Lexton Moy
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Lexton de la Cruz Moy is a Filipino
international footballer who plays as a midfielder
for Kaya FC
and the Philippines national team
. He was a former player for Tai Chung
in the Hong Kong First Division League
.
, where he was awarded Independent School Athletic League Soccer Player of the Year and League Most Valuable Player from 2001-2003 for his contributions to the sport. After studying Exercise Sport Science at Rutger's University, Moy went on to Major in Exercise Physiology and Sports Science at Long Island University. Moy later graduated from Long Island University
with a Bachelors of Science in Physical Education (Summa Cum Laude), where he was awarded LIU's Scholar Athlete of the Year in 2008 for his performance on and off the field.
in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He broke his leg his freshmen year taking a medical red-shirt. In his following year, Moy saw limited action as a RU Scarlet Knight that prompted a transfer his junior year to Long Island University
Brooklyn Camps. He captained the Men's NCAA Division I Long Island University
Blackbird's his first year and played the remainder of his college eligibility at LIU.
During his college years, Moy played for the Laredo Heat
in the USL Premier Development League
capturing the National Championship
in the 2007 PDL Season
. He also played for the New York Athletic Club
in the National Premier Soccer League
in 2008 and 2009.
in the Hong Kong First Division League
in the 2009-2010 season. After his contract expired, Moy moved to the Philippines to sign up for Kaya FC
on August 16, 2011.
. He was called up as a substitute to Ian Araneta
in the match against Chinese Taipei
which ended up with a scoreless draw.
. Moy grew up in a small apartment on Bayard Street overlooking Chinatown's Columbus park with his parents, Emelita Dela Cruz Moy and Way Ping Moy, his grand parents, Tsun Wan Chin and Gwong Kang Chin and his older sister Noreen Moy.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
international footballer who plays as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
for Kaya FC
Kaya F.C.
Kaya Futbol Club is a Filipino association football club. They are currently playing in the First Division of the United Football League, the country's semi-professional football league....
and the Philippines national team
Philippines national football team
The Philippines national football team is the national football team of the Philippines and represents the country in international football. The team is controlled by the Philippine Football Federation , the governing body of football in the Philippines....
. He was a former player for Tai Chung
Tai Chung FC
Tai Chung Football Club is a Hong Kong football team, which playing in Hong Kong First Division League. Its emblem is a replica of that of a Japanese second division team Tochigi SC.-Current squad:-Recent seasons:...
in the Hong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
.
Education
Moy attended High School at Friends seminaryFriends Seminary
Friends Seminary is an elite private day school in Manhattan. It is owned and controlled by the New York Quarterly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. The school, the oldest continuous coeducational school in New York City, serves 694 college-bound day students in Kindergarten through...
, where he was awarded Independent School Athletic League Soccer Player of the Year and League Most Valuable Player from 2001-2003 for his contributions to the sport. After studying Exercise Sport Science at Rutger's University, Moy went on to Major in Exercise Physiology and Sports Science at Long Island University. Moy later graduated from Long Island University
Long Island University
Long Island University is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution of higher education in the U.S. state of New York.-History:...
with a Bachelors of Science in Physical Education (Summa Cum Laude), where he was awarded LIU's Scholar Athlete of the Year in 2008 for his performance on and off the field.
College and amateur
Moy started his college career at Rutgers UniversityRutgers University
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey , is the largest institution for higher education in New Jersey, United States. It was originally chartered as Queen's College in 1766. It is the eighth-oldest college in the United States and one of the nine Colonial colleges founded before the American...
in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He broke his leg his freshmen year taking a medical red-shirt. In his following year, Moy saw limited action as a RU Scarlet Knight that prompted a transfer his junior year to Long Island University
Long Island University
Long Island University is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution of higher education in the U.S. state of New York.-History:...
Brooklyn Camps. He captained the Men's NCAA Division I Long Island University
Long Island University
Long Island University is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution of higher education in the U.S. state of New York.-History:...
Blackbird's his first year and played the remainder of his college eligibility at LIU.
During his college years, Moy played for the Laredo Heat
Laredo Heat
Laredo Heat is an American soccer team based in Laredo, Texas, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid South Division of the Southern Conference....
in the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
capturing the National Championship
National championship
A national championship is the top achievement for any sport or contest in a particular nation or nation state. The title is usually awarded by contests, ranking systems, stature, ability, etc. This determines the best team, individual in a particular nation and in a particular field...
in the 2007 PDL Season
2007 PDL Season
The 2007 USL Premier Development League season was the 13th season of the PDL. The season started on April 28, 2007. The regular season ended on July 25, 2007....
. He also played for the New York Athletic Club
New York Athletic Club (NPSL)
New York Athletic Club is an American soccer team based in Pelham, New York, United States. Founded in 2008, the team fields clubs in both the National Premier Soccer League and the Cosmopolitan Soccer League...
in the National Premier Soccer League
National Premier Soccer League
The National Premier Soccer League is a United States soccer league recognized by the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA as a Division IV league...
in 2008 and 2009.
Professional
Moy played for Tai Chung FCTai Chung FC
Tai Chung Football Club is a Hong Kong football team, which playing in Hong Kong First Division League. Its emblem is a replica of that of a Japanese second division team Tochigi SC.-Current squad:-Recent seasons:...
in the Hong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
in the 2009-2010 season. After his contract expired, Moy moved to the Philippines to sign up for Kaya FC
Kaya F.C.
Kaya Futbol Club is a Filipino association football club. They are currently playing in the First Division of the United Football League, the country's semi-professional football league....
on August 16, 2011.
International
Towards the end of August, 2011, Moy joined the national team's training pool and was eventually called up to the 20-man squad for the 2011 Long Teng Cup2011 Long Teng Cup
The 2011 Long Teng Cup was the 2nd staging of the Long Teng Cup, an international football competition held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The tournament took place from 30 September to 4 October 2011.-Competing teams:...
. He was called up as a substitute to Ian Araneta
Ian Araneta
Ian Bayona Araneta is a Filipino footballer who plays as a forward for Philippine Air Force F.C. and the Philippines national team....
in the match against Chinese Taipei
Chinese Taipei national football team
The Chinese Taipei national football team is the official name given by FIFA to the national association football team of the Republic of China ....
which ended up with a scoreless draw.
Personal
Moy was born and raised in Chinatown, ManhattanChinatown, Manhattan
Manhattan's Chinatown , home to one of the highest concentrations of Chinese people in the Western hemisphere, is located in the borough of Manhattan in New York City...
. Moy grew up in a small apartment on Bayard Street overlooking Chinatown's Columbus park with his parents, Emelita Dela Cruz Moy and Way Ping Moy, his grand parents, Tsun Wan Chin and Gwong Kang Chin and his older sister Noreen Moy.