Milton Blanco
Encyclopedia
Milton Blanco is an American
soccer player who currently plays for Fresno Fuego
in the USL Premier Development League
. He is the 2011 MVP award winner for the USL PDL League. It would be hard to argue against Blanco, who led the entire league in points (38) and assists (14) for the Southwest Division Champions.
A veteran leader for the Fuego, Blanco has had professional stints with USL PRO’ Harrisburg City Islanders as well as Chivas USA of MLS. Blanco is the 2nd Fuego player to receive this award joining former Fuego star Pablo Campos, the 2007 winner.
Blanco has played with the Columbus Crew and Chivas USA of the MLS, and is sure to sign again in Major League Soccer in 2012. He is training with the San Jose Earthquakes currently, and invited to play on the Reserve Squad..
PLAYING STYLE
As an Attacking Midfielder he is a skilled dribbler and Free Kick specialist. As a striker or second striker, he can score and cut for runs, as proven by his league scoring awards. Opponents find it hard to defend, due to his Spanish skill mixed with USA League toughness.
PERSONAL
Blanco is of Mexican heritage, but born in the United States. He carries both a Mexico and USA passport.
AWARDS:
United States
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soccer player who currently plays for Fresno Fuego
Fresno Fuego
Fresno Fuego is an American soccer team based in Fresno, California, United States. Founded in 2003, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.The team plays its home games at Chukchansi...
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...
. He is the 2011 MVP award winner for the USL PDL League. It would be hard to argue against Blanco, who led the entire league in points (38) and assists (14) for the Southwest Division Champions.
A veteran leader for the Fuego, Blanco has had professional stints with USL PRO’ Harrisburg City Islanders as well as Chivas USA of MLS. Blanco is the 2nd Fuego player to receive this award joining former Fuego star Pablo Campos, the 2007 winner.
Blanco has played with the Columbus Crew and Chivas USA of the MLS, and is sure to sign again in Major League Soccer in 2012. He is training with the San Jose Earthquakes currently, and invited to play on the Reserve Squad..
PLAYING STYLE
As an Attacking Midfielder he is a skilled dribbler and Free Kick specialist. As a striker or second striker, he can score and cut for runs, as proven by his league scoring awards. Opponents find it hard to defend, due to his Spanish skill mixed with USA League toughness.
PERSONAL
Blanco is of Mexican heritage, but born in the United States. He carries both a Mexico and USA passport.
AWARDS:
- 2011 North American USL PDL MVP
- 2011 PDL All-Star XI
- 2011 USL PDL All Western Conference Team
- 2011 USL PDL Scoring Champion (Goals/Assist)
- 2011 PDL Assist Champion
- 2011 Team MVP and Scoring Leader (Voted by Players)