Full name Mitchell Taintor Number 42 Current team Toronto FC II | Playing position Height 1.85 m Position Defender | |
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Date of birth (1994-09-11) September 11, 1994 (age 22) Place of birth Willimantic, Connecticut, United States 2012–2015 Rutgers Scarlet Knights | ||
Mitchell Taintor (born September 11, 1994) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for Toronto FC II in the USL.
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Youth
Prior to his collegiate career, Taintor represented New England Revolution's youth set-up. Totalling 58 appearances for the Under-16s and a further 24 appearances for the Under-18s, he featured in the MLS Reserve Division while being named to the Adidas Interregional All-Star Select in 2008 and the Region I team in 2009.
College
Taintor attended Rutgers University for four years, where he played for the Scarlet Knights. Scoring 13 times in 71 appearances, while also recording eight assists, he was named to the NSCAA Second Team All-Midwest Region, Second Team All-Big Ten Conference and Big Ten Conference All-Tournament Team.
During his time in college, Taintor also played 24 times for Professional Development League side Real Boston Rams during 2014 and 2015. His final year with the Scarlet Knights was spent in the same league.
Professional
Taintor was drafted in the third round, 59th overall, in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft by Toronto FC on January 19, 2016. After spending four games of pre-season with the first team, he made five appearance in Toronto FC II's pre-season campaign. On March 15 it was announced that he had signed with the affiliate team ahead of their USL season. He made his debut on March 26, in a 2-2 draw with New York Red Bulls II.
Personal life
Taintor was born in Willimantic, Connecticut to Rob and Missy Taintor. He was raised in Storrs, Connecticut alongside siblings Amy and Jared. His grandfather, Joseph Morrone, was a former Connecticut head coach. He majored from Rutgers University in Labor & Employment Relations.