Full name Leonard Stolz 2011 George Mason Patriots Weight 77 kg 2004–2011 1860 Munich Height 1.81 m | Playing position Role Footballer Place of birth Munich, Germany Name Leo Stolz Date joined January 17, 2015 | |
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Date of birth (1991-02-15) February 15, 1991 (age 24) Current team New York Red Bulls (Midfielder) | ||
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Leo Stolz (born 15 February 1991) is a retired German footballer.
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Youth and college
Stolz began his career playing at SV Pullach. Soon he joined the youth system of 1860 Munich in 2004. He progressed in the youth system and became a regular starter for the club in the Under 19 Bundesliga. In 2010, he joined 1860 Munich II in the Regionalliga Süd. He made his debut for the team on 15 October 2010 in a 3–1 victory over SV Wehen Wiesbaden II. In his first season with Munich II Stolz appeared in 11 league matches as a central midfielder.
Stolz was offered a senior contract with Munich 1860 in 2011 but decided to play college soccer in the United States joining George Mason University. In his first season in the United States Stolz appeared in 18 matches and scored four goals. After a strong first season, Stolz decided to transfer to UCLA. In three years with the Bruins, Stolz played in 63 matches and scored 20 goals and recorded 22 assists. At the end of the 2014 season, Stolz was awarded the Hermann Trophy recognizing him as the top college soccer player in the country.
MLS
On 15 January 2015, Stolz was selected 18th overall by New York Red Bulls in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft. Stolz dropped in the draft after he had initially stated that he would not be signing with Major League Soccer; however, he contacted New York and informed them he would sign with the club if selected by them. Stolz signed a contract with the Red Bulls on 17 January 2015.
Stolz was loaned to affiliate side New York Red Bulls II and captained the side in its first ever match on 28 March 2015 in a 0–0 draw with Rochester Rhinos. On 4 April 2015 Stolz scored his first goal for New York Red Bulls II in a 4–1 victory over Toronto FC II, the first victory in club history. On 6 June 2015 Stolz scored on a free kick to help New York Red Bulls II to a 2–2 draw with FC Montreal, his performance earned him USL Team of the Week honors. On 18 July 2015, Stolz scored his third goal of the season in a 2–0 victory over Harrisburg City Islanders. On 5 August 2015, Stolz scored a second half equalizer, helping New York to a 2–2 draw at Charlotte Independence.
Stolz was released by Red Bulls at the end of the 2015 MLS season.