Chris Lema

Chris Lema

Personal information
Full name	Christopher Lema
Date of birth	(1996-08-05) August 5, 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth	Ridgefield, New Jersey, United States
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
2010–2014	New York Red Bulls
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2014–2017	Georgetown Hoyas	78	(5)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2015–2017	New York Red Bulls U-23	31	(5)
2018–2020	New York Red Bulls II	71	(6)
2020	New York Red Bulls	0	(0)
2021	San Antonio FC	26	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 26, 2022

Christopher Lema (born August 5, 1996) is an American soccer player who most recently played as a midfielder for USL Championship side San Antonio FC.

Career

Youth

Lema grew up in Ridgefield, New Jersey and played soccer at Ridgefield Memorial High School. He joined the New York Red Bulls Academy in 2010. He attended college at Georgetown University and played on the Hoyas soccer team for four seasons, making 78 appearances, scoring 5 goals and tallying 12 assists.[1]

While in college, Lema appeared for Premier Development League side New York Red Bulls U-23.[2]

New York Red Bulls II

On March 15, 2018, Lema signed his first professional contract with New York Red Bulls II.[3] Lema made his debut with New York Red Bulls II on April 14, 2018, coming on as a substitute in a 5–0 victory over Tampa Bay Rowdies.[4] On July 6, 2018, Lema scored his first goal for New York in a 6–1 victory over Atlanta United 2.[5] In Lema's first season with New York Red Bulls II he helped the club reach the Eastern Conference Final, falling short to the eventual winners Louisville City FC.

On July 17, 2019, Lema scored four goals in an 8–1 victory over Atlanta United 2.[6] As one of the top players in the league, at the conclusion of the 2019 season Lema was named to the USL Championship All-League Second Team.[7]

Lema was released by New York following their 2020 season.[8]

On January 14, 2021, Lema signed for USL Championship side San Antonio FC.[9]

Career statistics

As of March 29, 2020

Club	Season	League		League Cup		US Open Cup		Continental		Total
		Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
New York Red Bulls U-23	2015	13	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	13	2
	2016	11	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	11	2
	2017	7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	8	1
	Total	31	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	32	5
New York Red Bulls II	2018	27	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	30	1
	2019	33	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	34	5
	2020	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Total		61	6	4	0	0	0	0	0	65	6
Career total		92	11	5	0	0	0	0	0	97	11

References

1. Christopher Lema Archived March 17, 2018, at the Wayback Machine, Georgetown Hoyas men's soccer. Accessed March 17, 2018. "Hometown: Ridgefield, N.J.; High School: Ridgefield Memorial"
2. "Christopher Lema Premier Development League". USLPDL.com. Archived from the original on March 22, 2018. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
3. "NYRB II Sign Six Players to 2018 USL Roster". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
4. "Red Bulls II Romp Past Rowdies". uslsoccer.com. April 14, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
5. "NYRB II Score Six, Roll ATL UTD 2". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved July 7, 2018.
6. "Lema Becomes Ninth Player in USL Championship History to Score Four in a Match". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
7. "Jared Stroud and Chris Lema Named to 2019 USL Championship All-League Teams". newyorkredbulls.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
8. "New York Red Bulls Announce End of Year Roster Decisions | New York Red Bulls".
9. "San Antonio FC Brings Aboard Midfielder Chris Lema". January 14, 2021.

External links

• Chris Lema at Major League Soccer
• guhoyas.com Profile
• Chris Lema at Soccerway