| Birth date | February 3, 1999 (age 27) |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Silver Spring, Maryland, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Position | Winger |
| Currentclub | Virginia Dream |
| Clubnumber | 7 |
| Youthyears 1 | 2008–2017 |
| Youthclubs 1 | Bethesda SC |
| Collegeyears 1 | 2017–2020 |
| College 1 | Louisville Cardinals |
| Collegecaps 1 | 60 |
| Collegegoals 1 | 6 |
| Years 1 | 2022 |
| Clubs 1 | Maryland Bobcats |
| Caps 1 | 19 |
| Goals 1 | 5 |
| Years 2 | 2023 |
| Clubs 2 | South Georgia Tormenta |
| Caps 2 | 27 |
| Goals 2 | 0 |
| Years 3 | 2024 |
| Clubs 3 | Maryland Bobcats |
| Caps 3 | 13 |
| Goals 3 | 2 |
| Years 4 | 2025– |
| Clubs 4 | Virginia Dream |
| Caps 4 | 0 |
| Goals 4 | 0 |
| Club-update | October 18, 2024 |
Elijah Amo (born February 3, 1999) is an American soccer player who plays as a winger for Maryland Bobcats in the NISA.
Career
Youth and college
Amo joined Bethesda SC in 2008 and remained part of the academy until 2017.[1] He helped the team win the Maryland State Cup and US Youth Soccer Region 1 Championship in 2012. Amo graduated Cum Laude from Southern High School and was a four-year honor roll member. He also lettered in basketball at Southern High School from 2014 to 2015.[2]
In 2017, Amo attended the University of Louisville to play college soccer. Over four seasons with the Cardinals, Amo made 60 appearances, scoring six goals and tallying four assists.[2][3]
Professional
On January 21, 2021, Amo was selected 34th overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Real Salt Lake.[4][5][6] However, he went unsigned by the club.
In 2022, Amo signed with National Independent Soccer Association side Maryland Bobcats. He made 19 regular season appearances for the Bobcats, scoring five goals.[7]
On January 18, 2023, Amo signed with USL League One side South Georgia Tormenta.[8][9][10] He made his debut for Tormenta on March 17, 2023, appearing as an 80th-minute substitute during a 1–0 win over North Carolina FC.[11]
After being released by Tormenta following their 2023 season, Amo returned to the NISA to play with Maryland Bobcats in 2024.[12]
Amo appeared for National Premier Soccer League side Virginia Dream during their US Open Cup run in 2025.
Personal
Amo is cousins with fellow US soccer player Joe Gyau.[1] He comes from a soccer family where his father played and his younger brother is currently a soccer player with Stevenson University.
References
- ^ "Player Profile: Elijah Amo". Protagonist Soccer. Archived from the original on 2023-03-18. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ^ "Elijah Amo - Men's Soccer". University of Louisville Athletic
- ^ "Elijah Amo - Men's Soccer". University of Louisville Athletic
- ^ "Real Salt Lake Selects Midfielder Elijah Amo in Second Round | Real Salt Lake". rsl
- ^ Montgomery, Matt (January 21, 2021). "RSL picks Louisville’s Elijah Amo in 2021 MLS Draft second round". RSL Soapbox
- ^ "2021 MLS SuperDraft: Louisville’s forward Elijah Amo picked by Real Salt Lake". January 22, 2021.
- ^ "Roster | Maryland Bobcats FC". www.marylandbobcatsfc.com
- ^ "Tormenta FC Adds Midfielder Elijah Amo to 2023 USL League One Roster"
- ^ "Tormenta FC adds midfielder Elijah Amo to 2023 USL League One Roster". Grice Connect
- ^ "Tormenta begins championship defense with season-opening win". www.statesboroherald.com
- ^ "Match Center | USLLeagueOne.com". www.uslleagueone.com
- ^ "Player Details | National Independent Soccer Association". www.nisasoccer.com