Zachary Zandi was born on July 18,1996 and is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks in the USL Championship.
12 Facts About Zach Zandi
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Zach Zandi was a part of Philadelphia Union's under-17 team that won the 2012 Generation Adidas Cup.
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Zach Zandi played college soccer for Villanova University, where in four seasons he made 63 appearances, scored 14 goals and provided 10 assists, leading the team with seven goals scored in 2018 and receiving Big East honors throughout his collegiate career.
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In 2016, Zach Zandi notably helped the Wildcats reach their first NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament in program history.
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Zach Zandi joined Reading United AC in 2016 while in college where he made 24 appearances, scored two goals and provided five assists in three seasons, while making three appearances in the US Open Cup.
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Zach Zandi was acquired by Philadelphia Union II on January 8,2019, and made his club debut for the then Bethlehem Steel in their season opener on March 10,2019, scoring a goal in his debut and earning USL Championship Team-of-the-Week honors for his performance.
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On December 21,2020, Zach Zandi joined the Colorado Springs Switchbacks ahead of the 2021 USL Championship season.
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Zach Zandi scored his first goal for the club on July 17,2021, in a league match against San Antonio FC.
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Zach Zandi received the number 10 jersey ahead of the 2023 season and scored a goal in their home opener on March 18,2023, against Hartford Athletic.
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Zach Zandi subsequently helped lead the Switchbacks to their first silverware in club history, securing the Western Conference title on November 16,2024, and earning the club's first-ever appearance in the USL Championship final.
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Zach Zandi was a pool player for the US Soccer national training center since 2010.
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Zach Zandi has been praised for his attacking movement, combinations, and ability to create scoring chances.