Eddie_Munjoma
Eddie Munjoma
American soccer player
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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Edwin Munjoma | ||
| Date of birth | (1998-07-18) July 18, 1998 (age 25) | ||
| 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) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of March 29, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of October 7, 2020 | |||
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]
Born in the United States, Munjoma is of Zimbabwean descent.[10]
- "Eddie Munjoma". FC Dallas. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- 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.
- "Eddie Munjoma - Men's Soccer". SMU Athletics.
- "Chattanooga Red Wolves SC vs. North Texas SC - October 7, 2020 | USLLeagueOne.com". www.uslleagueone.com.
- Dallas, F. C. "FC Dallas Announces Roster Decisions for 2023 Season". FC Dallas.
- Duran, Isabella (January 13, 2023). "Phoenix Rising Signs Former FC Dallas Defender Eddie Munjoma". Phoenic Rising Communications. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- Zimbabwe, New (January 24, 2023). "USA-born Zimbabwean defender Munjoma joins Phoenix Rising FC".
