Anthony Fontana


Anthony Fontana is an American professional soccer player who plays for the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer.

Playing career

Club

Youth
Anthony Fontana's parents signed him up for the recreational program at Kirkwood Soccer Club located in New Castle Delaware. He spent many of his youth years here before being scouted by Philadelphia Union.

Bethlehem Steel

Fontana developed at the Philadelphia Union Academy and made his way through to Bethlehem Steel FC, the Philadelphia Union's second team as an academy player. He made his professional debut against FC Cincinnati in July 2016 at 16 years of age. He would go on to make 8 appearances for Steel during their inaugural season.
The next season, Fontana saw an additional 11 appearances for Steel FC, and even earned an appearance for the Union during their summer friendly against Swansea City.

Philadelphia Union

On July 17, 2017, Fontana signed a homegrown player contract with Philadelphia Union. Fontana would become an active Union player on January 1, 2018.
On March 3, 2018, Fontana made his debut for Philadelphia Union in their season opener against New England Revolution. Fontana started the match and also scored a goal in his 1st team debut.

International

Fontana was born in the United States and is of Italian descent. Fontana has appeared in the 2018 CONCACAF U-20 Championship representing United States.