Full name Michael Farfan Stopani Name Michael Farfan Playing position Role Soccer player | 2003–2005 IMG Soccer Academy Height 1.75 m 2006–2007 CSUF Titans Salary 57,200 USD (2012) | |
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Date of birth (1988-06-23) June 23, 1988 (age 27) Place of birth San Diego, California, United States Siblings Gabriel Farfan, Kathy Farfan, Louie Farfan Parents Kathy Stopani, Luis Farfan Similar People Gabriel Farfan, John Hackworth, Piotr Nowak, Jim Curtin, Nick Sakiewicz Profiles | ||
Fast fluid player spotlight michael farfan
Michael Farfán Stopani (born June 23, 1988) is a retired American soccer player.
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- Fast fluid player spotlight michael farfan
- Journey to excellence gabriel michael farfan
- Youth and College
- Professional
- Club
- Personal
- Individual
- References
Journey to excellence gabriel michael farfan
Youth and College
Played club soccer with the La Jolla Nomads of San Diego where he captured numerous team titles, including the 2002 national championship. He also played in the Youth World Championships in Japan in 2000.
Farfan played for Castle Park High School in Chula Vista, California where he won All-CIF honors as an underclassman. He later played for Edison Academic Center in Bradenton, Florida while training for the United States U-17 team. As a member of the U-17 team, Farfan played in the 2005 Youth World Cup. After a two-year residency on the United States U-17 team, he enrolled at Fullerton State in the Spring of 2006.
Farfan enrolled in the University of North Carolina in January 2009. He scored five goals with the Tar Heels, with three coming in the first four games, and had four assists. While at North Carolina, he was named NSCAA First Team All-America and All-ACC First Team.
During his college years Farfan also played extensively in the USL Premier Development League, for Orange County Blue Star, Ventura County Fusion, the Los Angeles Legends, and the Ogden Outlaws.
Professional
On January 13, 2011, Farfan was drafted in the second round (23rd overall) in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft by the Philadelphia Union. He made his professional debut on April 6, 2011 in a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup game against D.C. United and scored his first professional goal – a 25-yard drive from outside the box – on May 21, 2011 in a 2–1 win over Chicago Fire. He was part of the MLS Team of Week 10 for this performance.
After three seasons in Philadelphia, Farfan was sold to Cruz Azul of Liga MX ahead of the 2014 Clasura. He scored in his debut with Cruz Azul against Pachuca. Farfan was released by Cruz Azul just 6-months into his 3-year deal.
Farfan was signed by D.C. United on February 10, 2015.
Farfan signed with Seattle Sounders FC on January 20, 2016.
On February 24, 2017, Farfan announced his retirement via Facebook.
Club
Updated March 13, 2015
Personal
Michael's brother, Gabriel Farfán, is a professional soccer player for Miami FC.