Michael D'Agostino
Encyclopedia
Michael D'Agostino is a Canadian
footballer who currently plays for Sportfreunde Siegen
. He plays as a wide midfield
er.
He has played at Under-15 and Under-20
levels for Canada.
for Whitecaps FC Reserves
with whom he won the championship.
and Messina
, he had trials in England with Leeds United and then Blackpool where he played in a Reserves match. D'Agostino signed a one-year contract in September 2007 with Blackpool with an option for an additional year. On 4 October 2007, Blackpool received international clearance for him to play for the club.
club Cheltenham Town
on 22 November until 1 January 2008. Blackpool manager, Simon Grayson
said of the move, "This is a great opportunity for the lad to go and play some first team matches and we will be monitoring his progress closely."
D'Agostino went straight into the Cheltenham squad for their home match against Leeds United
on 25 November. He was an unused substitute in the match, which Cheltenham won 1-0. Following three substitute appearances, D'Agostino made his full debut for the club on 29 December in a 1-0 away defeat to Tranmere Rovers
. On 31 December his loan deal was extended by a further four weeks. On 2 January 2008 he made his home debut for the club in a 1-0 win against Port Vale
. D'Agostino combined with Steven Gillespie
to set up Paul Connor
to score Cheltenham's goal. He received praise from the club's manager, Keith Downing
, who said he had a "terrific home debut", D'Agostino won the "Man of the Match
" award. The club's fans nicknamed him "Daggers" and his loan spell was due to end following the 1-0 home defeat to Millwall
on 29 January. However, Cheltenham had already confirmed that they would try and extend the loan period further, and Blackpool manager Simon Grayson confirmed that the club were willing to extend the loan period by a further four weeks. His loan deal was extended by a further four weeks. Then on 31 January Blackpool agreed to extend the loan period until the end of the season
, when he would return to Bloomfield Road
and Blackpool expected to activate the one year contract extension. Keith Downing said of the deal, "Hopefully they (Blackpool) are pleased with the progress Michael has made with us as we are helping him develop as a player as well." Simon Grayson added "Michael has done well. We will keep a regular check on his progress and next season I would imagine he will be in and around our squad."
On 16 December 2008 he was released by Blackpool.
on an initial one month contract.
D'Agostino never played a competitive match for Hereford, featuring as an unused substitute five times.
for the 2010 season.
that competed in the FIFA U-20 World Cup
in 2007
which took place in Canada. Canada lost all three of its matches in the group stage, to Austria
, Congo
and Chile
. D'Agostino played in just the one match against Austria. He has fourteen caps for the Canadian Under 20 team.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
footballer who currently plays for Sportfreunde Siegen
Sportfreunde Siegen
Sportfreunde Siegen is a German association football club based in Siegen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The club was founded in 1899 as the football department of the gymnastics club Turn Verein Jahn von 1879 Siegen...
. He plays as a wide midfield
Midfield
Midfield is the part of a sports pitch that lies approximately in the center. It is a term most commonly associated with football to refer to the area in and around the center circle, as well as the players who occupy that region, but it can be used in field hockey to describe the same area, or in...
er.
He has played at Under-15 and Under-20
Canada U-20 men's national soccer team
Canada U-20 men's national soccer team, also known as Canada Under-20s or Canada U-20s, is the youth club for national soccer in Canada. It plays a large role in the development of Canadian soccer, and is considered to be the feeder team for the Canada men's national soccer team...
levels for Canada.
Background
D'Agostino was born in Langley, British Columbia and attended NCAA Men's Soccer Championship Division 1. In 2005 he was the Wildcats' leading scorer with three goals and eleven assists. During his youth and university years he played every position on the pitch except goalkeeper.Early career
In 2006 D'Agostino played in the Pacific Coast Soccer LeaguePacific Coast Soccer League
The Pacific Coast Soccer League is a soccer league featuring teams from British Columbia, although the league has also featured teams from Washington in the past as well...
for Whitecaps FC Reserves
Vancouver Whitecaps Residency
Vancouver Whitecaps Residency, formerly known as Whitecaps FC Reserves, is a Canadian soccer team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Although founded in 2005 as part of the development system for the Vancouver Whitecaps USL First Division franchise, beginning in 2011 they are part of the...
with whom he won the championship.
Blackpool
After having trials in Italy with RegginaReggina Calcio
Reggina Calcio are an Italian association football club, the main club of the city of Reggio Calabria. Founded in 1914, they currently play in the Italian Serie B, and play their home matches at the 27,763 seater Stadio Oreste Granillo...
and Messina
F.C. Messina Peloro
Associazione Calcio Rinascita Messina is an Italian football club based in Messina, Sicily. It currently plays in Serie D.- Brief history :The origins of the team go back to 1900 when Messina F.C was founded in the city. The club has spent most of its history in the lower Italian football leagues...
, he had trials in England with Leeds United and then Blackpool where he played in a Reserves match. D'Agostino signed a one-year contract in September 2007 with Blackpool with an option for an additional year. On 4 October 2007, Blackpool received international clearance for him to play for the club.
Loan move to Cheltenham Town
After playing a few games for the Blackpool reserves team, Blackpool sent D'Agostino on loan to Football League OneFootball League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
club Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
on 22 November until 1 January 2008. Blackpool manager, Simon Grayson
Simon Grayson
Simon Nicholas Grayson is a retired English footballer and current manager of Leeds United. He is the elder brother of cricketer Paul Grayson....
said of the move, "This is a great opportunity for the lad to go and play some first team matches and we will be monitoring his progress closely."
D'Agostino went straight into the Cheltenham squad for their home match against Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
on 25 November. He was an unused substitute in the match, which Cheltenham won 1-0. Following three substitute appearances, D'Agostino made his full debut for the club on 29 December in a 1-0 away defeat to Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere Rovers F.C.
Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system...
. On 31 December his loan deal was extended by a further four weeks. On 2 January 2008 he made his home debut for the club in a 1-0 win against Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
. D'Agostino combined with Steven Gillespie
Steven Gillespie
Steven Gillespie is an English professional footballer currently playing for Colchester United.-Early career:Gillespie, who plays as a striker, began his career as a trainee for Liverpool....
to set up Paul Connor
Paul Connor (footballer)
Paul Connor is an English footballer who is currently playing for Gainsborough Trinity.-Career:He was signed by Middlesbrough straight after he left school...
to score Cheltenham's goal. He received praise from the club's manager, Keith Downing
Keith Downing
Keith Gordon Downing is an English former footballer. He made the vast majority of his appearances for Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he was nicknamed “Psycho” for his robust style playing in central midfield.-Playing career:...
, who said he had a "terrific home debut", D'Agostino won the "Man of the Match
Man of the match
In sport, a Man of the Match or Player of the Game or Man of the Series award is given to the outstanding player, almost always the one who makes the most impact, in a particular match or series. The term was originally used more often in cricket before being adopted by other sports. This can be a...
" award. The club's fans nicknamed him "Daggers" and his loan spell was due to end following the 1-0 home defeat to Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
on 29 January. However, Cheltenham had already confirmed that they would try and extend the loan period further, and Blackpool manager Simon Grayson confirmed that the club were willing to extend the loan period by a further four weeks. His loan deal was extended by a further four weeks. Then on 31 January Blackpool agreed to extend the loan period until the end of the season
2007-08 in English football
The 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool...
, when he would return to Bloomfield Road
Bloomfield Road
Bloomfield Road is an all-seater football stadium in the English town of Blackpool, Lancashire. It has been the permanent home of Blackpool F.C. since 1901 and is named after the road on which the stadium's main entrance used to stand. The stadium has been in a process of redevelopment since 2000...
and Blackpool expected to activate the one year contract extension. Keith Downing said of the deal, "Hopefully they (Blackpool) are pleased with the progress Michael has made with us as we are helping him develop as a player as well." Simon Grayson added "Michael has done well. We will keep a regular check on his progress and next season I would imagine he will be in and around our squad."
Return to Blackpool
After returning to Blackpool, on 7 May 2008 Blackpool activated an option to extend his contract with the club by one year.On 16 December 2008 he was released by Blackpool.
Hereford United
On 20 February 2009, after a short trial, D'Agostino joined League One club Hereford UnitedHereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
on an initial one month contract.
D'Agostino never played a competitive match for Hereford, featuring as an unused substitute five times.
ICSF INTER
It was reported that Michael returned to Canada from England and signed with ICSF Inter of the VMSLVancouver Metro Soccer League
The Vancouver Metro Soccer League ' is a soccer league for men operating in British Columbia, primarily in the Lower Mainland area.-History:The league is an amateur league, and does not compete against or promote teams to the Canadian Soccer Pyramid...
for the 2010 season.
International career
In 2003 D'Agostino played for the Canadian Under 15 team in a tour of Germany. He was a member of the Canada U-20sCanada U-20 men's national soccer team
Canada U-20 men's national soccer team, also known as Canada Under-20s or Canada U-20s, is the youth club for national soccer in Canada. It plays a large role in the development of Canadian soccer, and is considered to be the feeder team for the Canada men's national soccer team...
that competed in the FIFA U-20 World Cup
FIFA U-20 World Cup
The FIFA U-20 World Cup, until 2005 known as the FIFA World Youth Championship, is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association...
in 2007
2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup
The 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup was the sixteenth edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup , hosted by Canada from June 30 to July 22, 2007. Argentina defeated Czech Republic in the title game by the score of 2–1, thus managing a back-to-back world title, its fifth in the past seven editions, and sixth...
which took place in Canada. Canada lost all three of its matches in the group stage, to Austria
Austria national football team
The Austria national football team is the association football team that represents the country of Austria in international competition and is controlled by the Austrian Football Association ....
, Congo
Congo national football team
The Congo national football team, nicknamed the Diables Rouges , is the national team of the Republic of the Congo and is controlled by the Fédération Congolaise de Football. They have never qualified for the World Cup, but did win the Africa Cup of Nations in 1972...
and Chile
Chile national under-20 football team
Chile national U-20 football team, also known as Chile Sub-20 or La Rojita, is part of the Federación de Fútbol de Chile. The U-20 team is considered to be the breeding ground for future Chile national soccer team players...
. D'Agostino played in just the one match against Austria. He has fourteen caps for the Canadian Under 20 team.
Honours
- Whitecaps FC ReservesVancouver Whitecaps ResidencyVancouver Whitecaps Residency, formerly known as Whitecaps FC Reserves, is a Canadian soccer team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Although founded in 2005 as part of the development system for the Vancouver Whitecaps USL First Division franchise, beginning in 2011 they are part of the...
- Pacific Coast Soccer LeaguePacific Coast Soccer LeagueThe Pacific Coast Soccer League is a soccer league featuring teams from British Columbia, although the league has also featured teams from Washington in the past as well...
champion (1): 2006
- Pacific Coast Soccer League