Elijah Amo
{{Short description|American soccer player (born 1999)}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Elijah Amo
| image =
| full_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1999|2|3}}
| birth_place = Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
| height = 5 ft 10 in
| position = Winger
| currentclub = Virginia Dream
| clubnumber = 7
| youthyears1 = 2008–2017
| youthclubs1 = Bethesda SC
| collegeyears1 = 2017–2020
| college1 = Louisville Cardinals
| collegecaps1 = 60
| collegegoals1 = 6
| years1 = 2022
| clubs1 = Maryland Bobcats
| caps1 = 19
| goals1 = 5
| years2 = 2023
| clubs2 = South Georgia Tormenta
| caps2 = 27
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2024
| clubs3 = Maryland Bobcats
| caps3 = 13
| goals3 = 2
| years4 = 2025–
| clubs4 = Virginia Dream
| caps4 = 0
| goals4 = 0
| nationalyears1 =
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| club-update = October 18, 2024
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Elijah Amo (born February 3, 1999) is an American soccer player who plays as a winger for Maryland Bobcats in the NISA.
Career
=Youth & College=
Amo joined Bethesda SC in 2008 and remained part of the academy until 2017.{{Cite web|url=https://www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage-blog/playerprofile-elijah-amo-soccer-tormenta-bobcats-maryland-nisa-usl1|title=Player Profile: Elijah Amo|website=Protagonist Soccer}} He helped the team win the Maryland State Cup and US Youth Soccer Region 1 Championship in 2012. Amo graduated Cum Laude from Southern High School and was a four-year honor roll member. He also lettered in basketball at Southern High School from 2014 to 2015.{{Cite web|url=https://gocards.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/elijah-amo/11633|title=Elijah Amo - Men's Soccer|website=University of Louisville Athletic}}
In 2017, Amo attended the University of Louisville to play college soccer. Over four seasons with the Cardinals, Amo made 60 appearances, scoring six goals and tallying four assists.{{Cite web|url=https://gocards.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/elijah-amo/9443|title=Elijah Amo - Men's Soccer|website=University of Louisville Athletic}}
=Professional=
On January 21, 2021, Amo was selected 34th overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Real Salt Lake.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rsl.com/news/real-salt-lake-selects-midfielder-elijah-amo-second-round|title=Real Salt Lake Selects Midfielder Elijah Amo in Second Round | Real Salt Lake|website=rsl}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.rslsoapbox.com/2021/1/21/22243180/rsl-elijah-amo-louisville-mls-draft|title=RSL picks Louisville’s Elijah Amo in 2021 MLS Draft second round|first=Matt|last=Montgomery|date=January 21, 2021|website=RSL Soapbox}}{{Cite web|url=https://sportsworldghana.com/2021-mls-superdraft-louisvilles-forward-elijah-amo-picked-by-real-salt-lake/|title=2021 MLS SuperDraft: Louisville’s forward Elijah Amo picked by Real Salt Lake|date=January 22, 2021}} However, he went unsigned by the club.
In 2022, Amo signed with National Independent Soccer Association side Maryland Bobcats. He made 19 regular season appearances for the Bobcats, scoring five goals.{{Cite web|url=https://www.marylandbobcatsfc.com/roster/elijah-amo|title=Roster | Maryland Bobcats FC|website=www.marylandbobcatsfc.com}}
On January 18, 2023, Amo signed with USL League One side South Georgia Tormenta.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tormentafc.com/news/2023/01/18/tormenta-fc-adds-midfielder-elijah-amo-to-2023-usl-league-one-roster/|title=Tormenta FC Adds Midfielder Elijah Amo to 2023 USL League One Roster}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.griceconnect.com/featured/tormenta-fc-adds-midfielder-elijah-amo-to-2023-usl-league-one-roster-6506579|title=Tormenta FC adds midfielder Elijah Amo to 2023 USL League One Roster|website=Grice Connect}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.statesboroherald.com/sports/tormenta-begins-championship-defense-season-opening-win/|title=Tormenta begins championship defense with season-opening win|website=www.statesboroherald.com}} He made his debut for Tormenta on March 17, 2023, appearing as an 80th-minute substitute during a 1–0 win over North Carolina FC.{{Cite web|url=https://www.uslleagueone.com/northcarolinafc-southgeorgiatormentafc-2345465|title=Match Center | USLLeagueOne.com|website=www.uslleagueone.com}}
After been released by Tormenta following their 2023 season, Amo returned to the NISA to play with Maryland Bobcats in 2024.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nisasoccer.com/roster/elijah-amo|title=Player Details | National Independent Soccer Association|website=www.nisasoccer.com}}
Amo appeared for National Premier Soccer League side Virginia Dream during their US Open Cup run in 2025.
Personal
Amo is cousins with fellow US soccer player Joe Gyau. He comes from a soccer family where his father played and his younger brother is currently a soccer player with Stevenson University.
References
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External links
- {{Soccerway|elijah-amo/489761}}
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Category:American men's soccer players
Category:Men's association football midfielders
Category:Louisville Cardinals men's soccer players
Category:Maryland Bobcats FC players
Category:National Independent Soccer Association players
Category:Real Salt Lake draft picks
Category:Soccer players from Maryland
Category:Soccer players from Baltimore