Eddie Munjoma

Edwin Munjoma (born July 18, 1998) is an American[2] professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Tampa Bay Rowdies of the USL Championship.

Eddie Munjoma
Personal information
Full name Edwin Munjoma
Date of birth (1998-07-18) July 18, 1998
Place of birth McKinney, Texas, United States
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Tampa Bay Rowdies
Number 23
Youth career
2011–2016 FC Dallas
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 SMU Mustangs 66 (12)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2022 FC Dallas 15 (0)
2020–2021 North Texas SC 14 (5)
2023–2024 Phoenix Rising 33 (2)
2024– Tampa Bay Rowdies 0 (0)
International career‡
2016 United States U19 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of March 29, 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of October 7, 2020

Career

Youth & College

Munjomoa joined the FC Dallas academy in 2011,[3] before heading to Southern Methodist University to play college soccer. At SMU, Munjoma made 66 appearances, scoring 12 goals and tallying 22 assists. During his time with the Mustangs, Munjoma was East Region First Team Selection by United Soccer Coaches and AAC defensive player of the year. He was also a 2019 MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist.[4]

Professional

On January 13, 2020, Munjoma signed with MLS side FC Dallas as a homegrown player, the 27th in the club's history.[5]

He made his professional debut on October 7, 2020, starting for Dallas' USL League One affiliate side North Texas SC in a fixture against Chattanooga Red Wolves.[6] On October 10, 2020, he scored his first career goal in 2–1 victory over Richmond Kickers.

Munjoma was released by Dallas following the 2022 season.[7]

Munjoma was signed by Phoenix Rising FC on January 13, 2023.[8] Munjoma transferred to Tampa Bay Rowdies on March 29, 2024.[9]

Personal life

Born in the United States, Munjoma is of Zimbabwean descent.[10]

References
  1. "Eddie Munjoma". FC Dallas. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  2. Walker, Kelly (March 17, 2020). "A Full Circle Journey from Academy to College to Professional". Lifestyle Frisco. Archived from the original on 15 July 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
  3. "Eddie Munjoma | FC Dallas".
  4. "Eddie Munjoma - Men's Soccer". SMU Athletics.
  5. "FC Dallas sign Eddie Munjoma as Homegrown after All-American career at SMU | MLSSoccer.com". mlssoccer.
  6. "Chattanooga Red Wolves SC vs. North Texas SC - October 7, 2020 | USLLeagueOne.com". www.uslleagueone.com.
  7. Dallas, F. C. "FC Dallas Announces Roster Decisions for 2023 Season". FC Dallas.
  8. Duran, Isabella (January 13, 2023). "Phoenix Rising Signs Former FC Dallas Defender Eddie Munjoma". Phoenic Rising Communications. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  9. "Rowdies Acquire Defender Eddie Munjoma from Phoenix".
  10. Zimbabwe, New (January 24, 2023). "USA-born Zimbabwean defender Munjoma joins Phoenix Rising FC".


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