Stefan Jerome
Encyclopedia
Stefan Jerome is an American
soccer player currently playing for Sigma Olomouc in the Gambrinus Liga
on loan from Fort Lauderdale Strikers.
, who he led to the 2007 Florida High School Athletic Association's Class 3A title game, played club soccer for West Pines FC in Pembroke Pines, Florida
and Schulz Academy program in Boca Raton Florida until he was invited to attend the residency program, and spent two years in US soccer residency program at the famed IMG Soccer Academy
in Bradenton, Florida
, before being signed by Miami FC
in June 2010. At the time of his signing he was the youngest player in Miami FC team history.
He made his professional debut on June 19, 2010 as a substitute in a 3-1 loss to the Austin Aztex.
After trialling with Sigma Olomouc during the new year, Jerome signed on loan with the club until the end of the 2011-12 season.
in Nigeria. He has also received callups for the U-20 team
camp and also played with the U-20 men's at the 2010 Copa Chivas tournament.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player currently playing for Sigma Olomouc in the Gambrinus Liga
Gambrinus Liga
The Gambrinus liga is a Czech professional league for football clubs. At the top of the Czech football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 16 clubs, operating a system of promotion and relegation with the Czech 2. Liga. Seasons run from August to May,...
on loan from Fort Lauderdale Strikers.
Club
Jerome attended American Heritage High SchoolAmerican Heritage School (Florida)
American Heritage School is an American, private school located in the Plantation, Florida.-History:Founded by William R. Laurie in 1965. American Heritage, is modeled after Southern universities, in both its buildings and curriculum...
, who he led to the 2007 Florida High School Athletic Association's Class 3A title game, played club soccer for West Pines FC in Pembroke Pines, Florida
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Pembroke Pines is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. The city had a population of 154,750 at the 2010 census, making it the second most populous city in Broward County, the tenth most populous in Florida, and the 150th most populous in the United States...
and Schulz Academy program in Boca Raton Florida until he was invited to attend the residency program, and spent two years in US soccer residency program at the famed IMG Soccer Academy
IMG Soccer Academy
The IMG Soccer Academy is part of the IMG Academies located in Bradenton, Florida. It is U.S. Soccer's full-time residency program for the United States' U-17 and U-16 mens national teams. Started in 1999, it has become integral in developing the United States' top youth soccer prospects...
in Bradenton, Florida
Bradenton, Florida
Bradenton is a city in Manatee County, Florida, United States. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's 2007 population to be 53,471. Bradenton is the largest Principal City of the Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a 2007 estimated population of 682,833...
, before being signed by Miami FC
Miami FC
Fort Lauderdale Strikers is an American professional association football team based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
in June 2010. At the time of his signing he was the youngest player in Miami FC team history.
He made his professional debut on June 19, 2010 as a substitute in a 3-1 loss to the Austin Aztex.
After trialling with Sigma Olomouc during the new year, Jerome signed on loan with the club until the end of the 2011-12 season.
International
Jerome has been an active member of the US youth national teams and was on the team that played at the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
The 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup was the thirteenth tournament of the FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Nigeria from October 24 to November 15, 2009.The tournament was won by Switzerland, beating 1-0 the host team, Nigeria...
in Nigeria. He has also received callups for the U-20 team
United States U-20 men's national soccer team
The United States U-20 men's national soccer team is the national under-20 soccer team of the United States of America and is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. The highest level of competition in which the team competes is the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which is held every two years.The...
camp and also played with the U-20 men's at the 2010 Copa Chivas tournament.