Jonathan Osorio

Jonathan Osorio
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-06-12) June 12, 1992
Place of birth Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Toronto FC
Number 21
Youth career
2004–2007 Brampton Youth SC
2008–2010 Clarkson Sheridan SC
2010–2012 Nacional
2012 Toronto FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012 SC Toronto 17 (11)
2013– Toronto FC 114 (11)
National team‡
2011 Canada U20 3 (0)
2013– Canada 15 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23 October 2016.

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 11 October 2016

Jonathan Osorio (born June 12, 1992) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer and the Canadian National Team. He is of Colombian descent. His two younger brothers, Anthony and Nicholas, also play in the Toronto FC system.

Club career

Osorio began his career with SC Toronto in the Canadian Soccer League in 2012, where he had a successful season by finishing as the club's second highest goalscorer, and helped Toronto finish third in the overall standings, which secured a postseason berth for the club. He featured in the playoff quarterfinal match against the Serbian White Eagles, but were eliminated from playoff contention after losing the match to a score of 1-0.[1] For his successful debut season he was awarded the CSL Rookie of the Year.[2][3]

Toronto FC

Osorio made his debut for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer on March 9, 2013 against Sporting Kansas City, coming on for Terry Dunfield.[4] He scored his first goal against the Los Angeles Galaxy in a substitute appearance, in the 78th minute, on March 30, 2013.[5] Osorio scored his second goal against New York Red Bulls on April 27 after coming on in the final eleven minutes as a sub he was able to equalize the game; however, the match finished in a 2–1 defeat with Tim Cahill scoring the winning goal.[6] He was awarded MLS Goal of the Week 9 for the goal against New York, he narrowly beat out Andrés Romero for the award.[7]

After the 2013 season Osorio spent his off season training with Championship side Huddersfield Town and Bundesliga's Werder Bremen.[8]

International career

Osorio has represented Canada at various youth levels. In 2011 he represented Canada at the Under-20 level.

On May 23, 2013, Osorio earned his first called up to the Canadian senior team for a friendly in the following week against Costa Rica.[9] Osorio made his senior international debut on May 28, 2013, coming on as a second-half substitute for Samuel Piette in a 1–0 defeat to Costa Rica at Commonwealth Stadium.[10] On June 27, 2013 Osorio was listed as a part of the confirmed 23-man squad for Colin Miller's Canada squad for 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[11]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played November 30, 2016[12]
Club League Season League Playoffs Cup Continental Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Toronto FC MLS 2013[13] 285002000305
2014[13] 273002000293
2015[13] 291102000321
2016[13] 302524200396
Total 11411621020013015
Career total 11411621020013015

    International

    As of match played 11 October 2016
    Canada national team[13]
    YearAppsGoals
    201380
    201410
    201530
    201620
    Total150

    Honours

    Club

    Toronto FC

    Individual

    References

    1. ↑ Glover, Robin. "October 13, 2012 CSL Quarterfinal--SC Toronto vs Serbian White Eagles (by Rocket Robin)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2015-12-13.
    2. ↑ "November 25, 2012--2012 CSL Awards Dinner (from CSL website)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2015-12-13.
    3. ↑ Glover, Robin. "November 25, 2012 CSL Awards Dinner (by Rocket Robin)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2015-12-13.
    4. ↑ http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2013-03-09-TOR-v-SKC/rosters
    5. ↑ http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2013/04/osorio-ecstatic-score-his-first-goal
    6. ↑ http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2013/04/reds-routed-new-york
    7. ↑ http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2013/05/osorio-wins-goal-week
    8. ↑ "Buoyed by Europe stints, Toronto FC youngster Jonoathan Orsorio hopes to hold his own among star cast". MLS Soccer. January 31, 2014. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
    9. ↑ "Toronto FC midfieder Jonathan Osorio gets first call up for national team". Toronto Star. May 23, 2013. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
    10. ↑ "Costa Rica beats Canada in men's soccer friendly". CBC. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
    11. ↑ "Canada Finalize roster for Gold Cup, announces friendly". Canada Soccer. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
    12. ↑ "Jonathan Osorio Player Profile". Major League Soccer. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
    13. 1 2 3 4 5 "J. Osorio Summary". Soccerway. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
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