Tony Tchani
Encyclopedia
Tony Tchani is a Cameroon
ian footballer who plays for Columbus Crew
in Major League Soccer
.
. He attended Maury High School, and played club soccer for Beach FC before playing college soccer
at the University of Virginia
. He started 12 matches and scored 9 goals as a freshman, was the 2008 ACC Freshman of the Year, a second team all-ACC selection, was named to the first team All-South Atlantic Region by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), and was a Soccer America first team All-Freshmen. During the 2009 season, Tchani was named First-Team All America by College Soccer News, a member of the NCAA College Cup All-Tournament team, First Team All-America by NSCAA, and a second team All-ACC member. In 2009, the UVa Men's Soccer team won the National Championship (a 3-2 penalty kick shootout against Akron), with Tchani scoring one of Virginia's penalty kicks.
During his college years he also played with the Hampton Roads Piranhas in the USL Premier Development League
.
by New York Red Bulls. He made his professional debut on March 27, 2010, in New York's opening game of the 2010 MLS season against Chicago Fire. On April 27, 2010 Tchani made his first start for New York helping the club to a 2-1 victory over Philadelphia Union in a 2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualification
match. On May 20, 2010 Tchani headed in his first career goal in a 3-1 loss to Columbus Crew
. During Tchani's initial campaign with New York he was gradually brought into the first unit by coach Hans Backe
and eventually began to form a solid partnership in the heart of the Red Bulls’ midfield with newly signed Rafael Marquez
. Tchani ended his first professional season appearing in 27 regular season matches for New York scoring 1 goal and providing 3 assists in helping his side capture the regular season Eastern Conference title.
Tchani was traded to Toronto FC
on April 1, 2011 along with teammate Danleigh Borman
and a 2012 SuperDraft 1st round
pick for Dwayne De Rosario
. The following day Tchani made his debut for Toronto in a 1-1 home draw against Chivas USA
. Tchani scored his first goal for Toronto in a 1-1 home draw versus Columbus Crew
on April 23, 2011, following his goal celebration he was shown his second yellow of the game leading to an ejection. Tchani was forced to change his number in late June from 22 to 32 with Toronto's new designated player signing of Torsten Frings
.
On July 15, 2011, Tchani was traded to the Columbus Crew
, in exchange for Andy Iro
, and Léandre Griffit
. Due to a left knee injury, Tchani was sidelined upon his arrival at the club, and underwent surgery in late August. Finally, on October 27, 2011, he made his debut for the Black & Gold, playing 90 minutes in the midfield in a 1-0 away defeat at the hands of the Colorado Rapids
in the Wild Card
round of the 2011 MLS Cup Playoffs
.
Last Update: July 9, 2011
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Cameroon
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon , is a country in west Central Africa. It is bordered by Nigeria to the west; Chad to the northeast; the Central African Republic to the east; and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south. Cameroon's coastline lies on the...
ian footballer who plays for Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
in Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
.
Amateur and college
Tchani moved to the United States from his native Cameroon in 2004, settling in Norfolk, VirginiaNorfolk, Virginia
Norfolk is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. With a population of 242,803 as of the 2010 Census, it is Virginia's second-largest city behind neighboring Virginia Beach....
. He attended Maury High School, and played club soccer for Beach FC before playing college soccer
College soccer
College soccer is a term used to describe association football played by teams who are operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes...
at the University of Virginia
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
. He started 12 matches and scored 9 goals as a freshman, was the 2008 ACC Freshman of the Year, a second team all-ACC selection, was named to the first team All-South Atlantic Region by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), and was a Soccer America first team All-Freshmen. During the 2009 season, Tchani was named First-Team All America by College Soccer News, a member of the NCAA College Cup All-Tournament team, First Team All-America by NSCAA, and a second team All-ACC member. In 2009, the UVa Men's Soccer team won the National Championship (a 3-2 penalty kick shootout against Akron), with Tchani scoring one of Virginia's penalty kicks.
During his college years he also played with the Hampton Roads Piranhas 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...
.
Professional
Tchani was drafted in the first round (2nd overall) of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft2010 MLS SuperDraft
The 2010 MLS SuperDraft was the eleventh annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It was held on January 14, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the 2010 NSCAA Convention. The 2010 SuperDraft consisted of four rounds with sixteen selections each, for a total of 64 players...
by New York Red Bulls. He made his professional debut on March 27, 2010, in New York's opening game of the 2010 MLS season against Chicago Fire. On April 27, 2010 Tchani made his first start for New York helping the club to a 2-1 victory over Philadelphia Union in a 2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualification
2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualification
The 2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup tournament proper features teams from the top five levels of the American Soccer Pyramid. These five levels, namely Major League Soccer, the United Soccer Leagues , and the United States Adult Soccer Association, each have their own separate qualification process...
match. On May 20, 2010 Tchani headed in his first career goal in a 3-1 loss to Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
. During Tchani's initial campaign with New York he was gradually brought into the first unit by coach Hans Backe
Hans Backe
Hans Backe is a Swedish former soccer player. He is currently the head coach of New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer....
and eventually began to form a solid partnership in the heart of the Red Bulls’ midfield with newly signed Rafael Marquez
Rafael Márquez
Rafael Márquez Álvarez is a Mexican footballer who plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer and the Mexico national team. He plays as a centre back or defensive midfielder....
. Tchani ended his first professional season appearing in 27 regular season matches for New York scoring 1 goal and providing 3 assists in helping his side capture the regular season Eastern Conference title.
Tchani was traded to Toronto FC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
on April 1, 2011 along with teammate Danleigh Borman
Danleigh Borman
Danleigh Borman is a South African footballer who currently plays for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:...
and a 2012 SuperDraft 1st round
2012 MLS SuperDraft
The 2012 MLS SuperDraft will be the thirteenth annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It will be held on January 12, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. . The draft will be reduced from three rounds to two. The 19 MLS clubs will select a total of 38 players...
pick for Dwayne De Rosario
Dwayne De Rosario
Dwayne Anthony De Rosario is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer. He also plays for the Canadian national team.-Early career:...
. The following day Tchani made his debut for Toronto in a 1-1 home draw against Chivas USA
C.D. Chivas USA
Club Deportivo Chivas USA is an American professional soccer club based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California that competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada....
. Tchani scored his first goal for Toronto in a 1-1 home draw versus Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
on April 23, 2011, following his goal celebration he was shown his second yellow of the game leading to an ejection. Tchani was forced to change his number in late June from 22 to 32 with Toronto's new designated player signing of Torsten Frings
Torsten Frings
Torsten Frings is a German football midfielder who plays for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer and is known for his vision and an explosive, powerful shot.-Early career:...
.
On July 15, 2011, Tchani was traded to the Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
, in exchange for Andy Iro
Andy Iro
Andrew "Andy" Iro is an English footballer who currently plays for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:...
, and Léandre Griffit
Leandre Griffit
Léandre Griffit is a French professional footballer who last played for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.-Europe:...
. Due to a left knee injury, Tchani was sidelined upon his arrival at the club, and underwent surgery in late August. Finally, on October 27, 2011, he made his debut for the Black & Gold, playing 90 minutes in the midfield in a 1-0 away defeat at the hands of the Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...
in the Wild Card
Wild card (sports)
The term wild card refers broadly to a tournament or playoff berth awarded to an individual or team that has not qualified through normal play.-International sports:...
round of the 2011 MLS Cup Playoffs
2011 MLS Cup Playoffs
The 2011 MLS Cup Playoffs will be the sixteenth post-season tournament culminating the Major League Soccer regular season. The tournament began on October 26 with the play-in round and will conclude on November 20 with the championship match. It will be the first playoff-series to include ten...
.
Career statistics
| Club | Season |   Major League SoccerMajor League Soccer Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada... |
Domestic Cup1 | MLS Playoffs MLS Cup Playoffs The MLS Cup Playoffs is the postseason elimination tournament of Major League Soccer held at the end of the regular season en route to the MLS Cup, the league's championship game. 10 teams in total from the Eastern Conference and Western Conference qualify for the tournament based on regular-season... |
CONCACAF CONCACAF The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football is the continental governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean... |
Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| New York Red Bulls |
2010 Major League Soccer Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada... |
27 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 31 | 1 |
| 2011 Major League Soccer Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada... |
2 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 0 | |
| Toronto FC Toronto FC Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
2011 Major League Soccer Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada... |
13 | 1 | 4 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 17 | 1 |
| Colombus Crew |
2011 Major League Soccer Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 51 | 2 | |
Last Update: July 9, 2011
1Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is a knockout tournament in American soccer. The tournament is the oldest ongoing American soccer competition and is presently open to all United States Soccer Federation affiliated teams, from amateur adult club teams to the professional clubs of Major League...
/Nutrilite Canadian Cup
Canadian Championship
The Canadian Championship—known as the Nutrilite Canadian Championship for sponsorship reasons—is an annual soccer tournament contested by premier Canadian professional teams...
University of Virginia
- NCAA Men's Division I Soccer Championship (1): 20092009 Division I Men's College CupThe 2009 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship was a tournament of 48 teams from NCAA Division I who played for the NCAA Championship in soccer. The semifinals and final were held at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. All the other games were played at the home field of the higher...