.jpg) Angulo with Saint Louis in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | José Angulo | ||
| Date of birth | (1988-01-13)13 January 1988 (age 37) | ||
| Place of birth | Barranquilla, Colombia | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | New Amsterdam | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008 | New England Revolution | 0 | (0) |
| 2009 | Newark Ironbound Express | 1 | (0) |
| 2010 | Central Jersey Spartans | 11 | (10) |
| 2011 | Harrisburg City Islanders | 24 | (9) |
| 2012 | New York Red Bulls | 0 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 47 | (23) |
| 2015–2016 | Fort Lauderdale Strikers | 47 | (11) |
| 2017 | Saint Louis FC | 12 | (4) |
| 2017 | →Oklahoma City Energy (loan) | 16 | (11) |
| 2018 | Oklahoma City Energy | 4 | (0) |
| 2019 | Hartford Athletic | 29 | (6) |
| 2021– | New Amsterdam | 7 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19 June 2021 | |||
José Angulo (born 13 January 1988) is a Colombian professionalfootballer who currently plays as aforward forNew Amsterdam FC in theNational Independent Soccer Association (NISA).
Angulo grew up inPaterson, New Jersey, the son of Jose "El Perilla" Angulo, who had a 10-year professional career in Colombia. Angulo attendedSaint Benedict's Preparatory School, where he was a teammate of fellow professionalNelson Becerra. He was a Parade Magazine All-American at St. Benedict's, and was widely regarded as one of the best high school players in the country.[1]
Angulo turned professional straight out of high school but despite numerous trials, includingHannover 96,Lazio,Penafiel, he was unable to secure a professional contract due to visa issues.[2] Returning to the United States in January 2008, his rights were assigned toNew England Revolution through theMajor League Soccer discovery claim process.[3] Angulo eventually signed with New England in autumn.[4]
He played only one game for theNewark Ironbound Express in theUSL Premier Development League in 2009, and scored 10 goals for theCentral Jersey Spartans in 2010,[5] before finally signing his first professional contract in 2011 which he signed with theHarrisburg City Islanders of theUSL Professional Division.
He made his professional debut on 23 April in a 1–0 loss to thePittsburgh Riverhounds,[6] and scored his first professional goal on 7 May in a 1–1 tie withF.C. New York.[7] In his first year with Harrisburg City, Angulo was the club's top scorer with 9 goals in 26 matches.
On 5 March 2012 it was announced that Angulo had agreed to terms withNew York Red Bulls ofMajor League Soccer.[8] Eight months later, New York declined his contract option, making him a free agent.[9] During his time with Red Bulls, Angulo only made one appearance, coming in as a substitute in a friendly againstTottenham Hotspur on 31 July 2012.[9]
On 3 April 2013, Angulo returned toUSL Pro by signing for thePittsburgh Riverhounds.[10] Angulo had a breakout season with Pittsburgh. His performances included a 5-game scoring streak which saw him recognized as the USL Pro Player of the Week for week 14 of the2013 USL Pro season.[11] He also scored in a friendly match against reigningFA Cup winnersWigan Athletic on 19 July 2013.[12][13] On the final match-day of the 2013 regular season, Angulo scored his 15th goal of the season, tying the goal tally ofDom Dwyer. Angulo was crowned league scoring champion on total points, 34 to 31, due to his four assists versus Dwyer's one. At the time, the 15 goals scored set the single season USL Pro scoring record.[14][15] At the end of the season, Angulo was named USL Pro league MVP.[16]
On 29 October 2013, it was announced that Angulo signed a 2-year contract extension with the Riverhounds despite strong belief that he would attract interest from clubs inMajor League Soccer or other higher divisions during the offseason.[17] Angulo scored the Riverhounds' only goal in their opening match of the 2014 season in a 1-1 draw versusOrlando City.[18]
TheFort Lauderdale Strikers announced the signing of Angulo on 10 February 2015.[19] On 22 December 2016, he signed forSaint Louis FC.[20]
Angulo was officially loaned to fellow USL sideOKC Energy on 11 July 2017. As part of the deal, Saint Louis acquiredDaniel Jackson in a permanent addition.[21]
On 18 December 2018, Angulo joined USL sideHartford Athletic ahead of their inaugural 2019 season.[22]
In early 2021, Angulo signed withNational Independent Soccer Association sideNew Amsterdam FC ahead of the Spring 2021 season.[23]