Hirofumi Moriyasu
Encyclopedia
is an American
-born professional footballer. He currently plays for Sydney FC
in the A-League
. Although being born in the U.S., Moriyasu grew up in Japan
.
before moving to Japan where he played football for his high school team, as well as college football.
He was on the verge of quitting football to get a "normal job" when he received the opportunity play in Australia in March 2010. He subsequently signed for New South Wales Premier League
club APIA Leichhardt Tigers for the 2010 NSW Premier League season
.
club Sydney FC
after impressing in several trials, including a friendly against Everton F.C.
. Moriyasu made his A-League
debut off the bench for the Sky Blues, in their Round 3, 1-0 loss to Brisbane Roar
After several pleasing performances for Sydney FC, Moriyasu was offered a 2-year extension to his contract, which he accepted gratefully.
He finally scored his first goal in Sydney FC
's colours in a match against Newcastle Jets at Energy Australia Stadium, in which Sydney FC
won 2-1 to break their five-game losing streak.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
-born professional footballer. He currently plays for Sydney FC
Sydney FC
Sydney FC is a professional football club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and competes in the country's premier football competition, the A-League...
in the A-League
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
. Although being born in the U.S., Moriyasu grew up in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
.
Club career
Moriyasu was born in the United States, and first played for Dallas Texans SCDallas Texans Soccer Club
Dallas Texans Soccer Club is one of the top youth soccer clubs in the United States. Founded in 1993 by Hassan Nazari, the club has produced many players who have played professionally at various levels in the U.S. and overseas, including US National Team Star Clint Dempsey...
before moving to Japan where he played football for his high school team, as well as college football.
He was on the verge of quitting football to get a "normal job" when he received the opportunity play in Australia in March 2010. He subsequently signed for New South Wales Premier League
New South Wales Premier League
The New South Wales Premier League is the highest state-level men's soccer competition in New South Wales, Australia. Nationally, it is considered one grade lower than the A-League...
club APIA Leichhardt Tigers for the 2010 NSW Premier League season
2010 NSW Premier League season
The 2010 NSW Premier League season was the 10th season of the revamped NSW Premier League. This season also marked the addition of a new team, in the Rockdale City Suns Football Club from the Super League ....
.
Sydney FC
He signed for A-LeagueA-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
club Sydney FC
Sydney FC
Sydney FC is a professional football club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and competes in the country's premier football competition, the A-League...
after impressing in several trials, including a friendly against Everton F.C.
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
. Moriyasu made his A-League
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
debut off the bench for the Sky Blues, in their Round 3, 1-0 loss to Brisbane Roar
After several pleasing performances for Sydney FC, Moriyasu was offered a 2-year extension to his contract, which he accepted gratefully.
He finally scored his first goal in Sydney FC
Sydney FC
Sydney FC is a professional football club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and competes in the country's premier football competition, the A-League...
's colours in a match against Newcastle Jets at Energy Australia Stadium, in which Sydney FC
Sydney FC
Sydney FC is a professional football club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and competes in the country's premier football competition, the A-League...
won 2-1 to break their five-game losing streak.