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Jeorgio Kocevski
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-08-19) August 19, 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Liverpool, New York, United States
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Orlando City
Number 33
Youth career
2016–2019 Empire United SA
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2023 Syracuse Orange 71 (7)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2021 Syracuse FC
2022 Ocean City Nor'easters 4 (0)
2023 Long Island Rough Riders 11 (4)
2024– Orlando City 11 (0)
2024– → Orlando City B (loan) 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 21, 2024

Jeorgio Kocevski (born August 19, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club Orlando City.

Early life

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Kocevski grew up in Liverpool, New York.[1] He played youth soccer in nearby Rochester with the U.S. Soccer Development Academy team Empire United Soccer Academy.[2][3][4] He is of Macedonian descent.[5]

College career

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In 2020, Kocevski began attending Syracuse University, where he played four seasons for the men's soccer team.[6] He made his collegiate debut in the season opener on October 6, 2020, recording his first collegiate assist.[7] On February 12, 2021, he scored his first and only goal of the season as an 86th-minute winner in a 2–1 victory over the Hofstra Pride.[8] In total he played 12 matches as a freshman including 10 starts. He made a further 17 appearances as a sophomore, creating one assist. Kocevski had a breakout season as a junior in 2022 as Syracuse won the treble of the 2022 Atlantic Coast Conference regular season, 2022 ACC tournament and 2022 NCAA College Cup, marking the program's first national championship title in history.[9] He was a prominent figure starting in 21 of his 22 appearances, including starting every ACC and NCAA tournament match, and earned All-Tournament team honors for both. He scored a career-high five goals and registered four assists on the year.[10][11]

Ahead of his senior season, he was named team captain.[12] He started all 20 appearances and made a career-high 12 assists, the third most in a single season in program history, as well as scoring one goal. At the end of the season, he was named the ACC Co-Midfielder of the Year jointly with Mouhameth Thiam,[13][14] and was named to the All-ACC First Team,[15] the All-South Region First Team,[16][17] and was a Third Team All-American.[18] He was also invited to participate in the MLS College Showcase.[19][20]

Club career

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In 2019 and 2021, he played with Syracuse FC in the National Premier Soccer League.[21] In 2021, he was named to the Rust Belt Conference Best XI.[22]

In 2022, he played with the Ocean City Nor'easters in USL League Two.[23]

In 2023, he joined USL League Two club Long Island Rough Riders.[24] In his debut on May 27, he scored his first goal in a 3–0 victory over the Hudson Valley Hammers.[25] He scored four goals in 12 matches for the club.[26] He helped them win the Metropolitan Division Championship and was named the club's Player of the Year and was named to the USL League Two Team of the Year.[27]

In December 2023, Kocevski was selected in the first round (21st overall) of the 2024 MLS SuperDraft by Orlando City. Orlando traded $75,000 in General Allocation Money during the draft to acquire the pick from Colorado Rapids.[28][29] In February 2024, Orlando signed him to a one-year contract with three option years.[30][31]

Career statistics

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College

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Team Season ACC regular season ACC Tournament NCAA Tournament Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Syracuse Orange 2020–21 Div. I 12 1 — — 12 1
2021 16 0 1 0 — 17 0
2022 14 4 3 1 5 0 20 5
2023 16 1 3 0 1 0 20 1
Career total 58 6 7 1 6 0 71 7

Club

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As of September 21, 2024[32]
Club Season League Playoffs Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Ocean City Nor'easters 2022[23] USL League Two 4 0 1 0 — — — 5 0
Long Island Rough Riders 2023 11 4 1 0 — — — 12 4
Orlando City 2024 Major League Soccer 11 0 — — 0 0 1[a] 0 12 0
Orlando City B 2024 MLS Next Pro 3 0 — — — — 3 0
Career total 29 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 32 4
  1. ^ Appearances in Leagues Cup

Honors

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Syracuse Orange

Ocean City Nor'easters

Long Island Rough Riders

Individual

References

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  1. ^ Carlson, Chris (December 19, 2023). "Syracuse men's soccer player and Liverpool native taken in first round of MLS SuperDraft". The Post-Standard.
  2. ^ Callaway, Kate (October 8, 2022). "Kocevski living the dream playing for hometown team". Spectrum News 1 Central New York.
  3. ^ Ditota, Donna (August 11, 2023). "Liverpool's Jeorgio Kocevski lived 'a dream come true' during Syracuse soccer's 2022 title season". The Post-Standard.
  4. ^ O'Brien, Henry (October 25, 2021). "Jeorgio Kocevski shines in the spotlight of SU midfield". The Daily Orange.
  5. ^ "Macedonian Football | Macedonian diaspora players performances (15-18.03.2024)". March 18, 2024.
  6. ^ "McIntyre Announces Additions to Recruiting Class". Syracuse Orange. May 14, 2020.
  7. ^ Storms, Eric (October 7, 2020). "Freshmen Jeorgio Kocevski, Deandre Kerr provide optimism despite 3-2 loss". The Daily Orange.
  8. ^ "Orange Beat Hofstra in Spring Opener". Syracuse Orange. February 12, 2021.
  9. ^ Andrews, Cooper (December 19, 2023). "Orlando City selects SU's Jeorgio Kocevski 21st overall in MLS SuperDraft". The Daily Orange.
  10. ^ "McIntyre, Five Orange Earn ACC Accolades". Syracuse Orange. November 9, 2022.
  11. ^ "Jeorgio Kocevski Syracuse profile". Syracuse Orange.
  12. ^ Rollins, Sean (December 19, 2023). "2024 MLS Draft: Orlando City Selects Jeorgio Kocevski at No. 21 Overall". The Mane Land.
  13. ^ "Kocevski Named ACC Co-Midfielder of the Year". Syracuse Orange. November 8, 2023.
  14. ^ Sherman, Holden (November 8, 2023). "Jeorgio Kocevski earns ACC Co-Midfielder of the Year honors". The News House.
  15. ^ Wolf, Zak (November 8, 2023). "Jeorgio Kocevski, Lorenzo Boselli earn All-ACC honors". The Daily Orange.
  16. ^ Wolf, Zak (December 6, 2023). "Jeorgio Kocevski named to United Soccer Coaches All-South Region 1st Team". The Daily Orange.
  17. ^ "Kocevski Earns USC All-Region Honors". Syracuse Orange. December 6, 2023.
  18. ^ "Kocevski Tabbed College Soccer News All-American". Syracuse Orange. December 21, 2023.
  19. ^ "Kocevski, Leibold Invited to 2023 adidas MLS College Showcase". Syracuse Orange. December 5, 2023.
  20. ^ Andrews, Cooper (December 5, 2023). "SU midfielders Jeorgio Kocevski, Giona Leibold invited to Adidas MLS College Showcase". The Daily Orange.
  21. ^ "Season-High Crowd on Hand for 7-1 Syracuse FC Win". National Premier Soccer League. July 12, 2019.
  22. ^ "NPSL Announces 2021 Conference XI Selections". National Premier Soccer League. July 22, 2021.
  23. ^ a b "Jeorgio Kocevski 2022 USL2 Stats". USL League Two.
  24. ^ Lewis, Michael (February 10, 2023). "USL League 2023 New Signings". Long Island Rough Riders.
  25. ^ "Men's Player of the Year: Jeo Kocevski". Long Island Rough Riders. September 20, 2023.
  26. ^ "Presenting the 2023 USL League Two Team of the Year". USL League Two. August 11, 2023.
  27. ^ Wolf, Zak (October 26, 2023). "Jeorgio Kocevski starred in USL 2 prior to senior season at SU". The Daily Orange.
  28. ^ "Orlando City selects midfielder Jeorgio Kocevski No. 21 overall in 2024 MLS SuperDraft". Orlando City SC. December 19, 2023.
  29. ^ Fernandes, Arthur (February 21, 2024). "Orlando City is betting on young prospect Jeorgio Kocevski to strengthen the midfield". MLS Multiplex.
  30. ^ "Orlando City SC signs 2024 MLS SuperDraft selection Jeorgio Kocevski". Orlando City SC. February 20, 2024.
  31. ^ David, Willie (February 20, 2024). "Orlando City SC Signs 2024 MLS SuperDraft Selection Jeorgio Kocevski". Florida National News.
  32. ^ Jeorgio Kocevski at Soccerway
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