Jason Romero (soccer)

Jason Romero (born 27 February 1995) is an American professional association footballer who plays as a forward (association football) for A-League club Macarthur FC.
==Early Life==
Romero was born in San Jose, California to Ignacio and Evangelina Romero where he grew up watching and playing soccer. He attended Evergreen Valley High School and played for the school's soccer team, becoming their leading goalscorer in 2011.
==Club career==
===Youth Career===
As a youth, Romero trained under the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. During his time at the academy, he played against professional clubs preferably academies teams of the Major League Soccer|MLS where he would frequently score against. In March 2013, he was called into the U.S. National Youth Camps after receiving player of the week in his previous match where he scored the game-winning goal. Due to his goalscoring talent, it earned him a trial at the Colorado Rapids and interest from top clubs in the United States and Mexico.
===College Career===
====Pima College====
Romero played in Arizona for Pima Community College. He was the top goalscorer for the college, breaking the record for most goals scored in a season and winning the ACCAC Division I Player of the Year. The college finished third in the division and Romero left soon after to move back to California.
====UCLA Bruins====
On 3 February 2016, Romero moved to UCLA Bruins men's soccer|UCLA Bruins.
===FC Tucson===
On 27 April 2018, Romero signed with FC Tucson among 5 other new signings. Romero helped Tucson advance to the second round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup|U.S. Open Cup scoring a goal in a 2-1 win over La Máquina FC|Máquina. Romero scored again in the second round but his side eventually lost 4-2 to Las Vegas Lights FC|Las Vegas Lights.
===St George FC===
Romero joined Australian club St George FC in 2018. He played in the NSW League Two grand final where he scored a hattrick and eventually won the title on penalties against Mounties Wanderers FC|Mounties Wanderers.
===Nyköpings BIS===
On 24 January 2019, Romero signed with Swedish club Nyköpings BIS. On 8 April 2019, He made his league debut against Gefle IF|Gefle. Romero was the clubs top goalscorer before departing mid-season, scoring 5 goals in the league and two goals in the Svenska Cupen|Swedish Cup.
===Umeå FC===
On 7 July 2019, Romero signed with Ettan Fotboll rivals Umeå FC on a 1 year deal. He made his club debut as substitute in a 2-1 win against Vasalunds IF|Vasalunds, coming on in the 75th minute for Isaac Boye. On 21 October 2019, Romero scored his first goal for the club against Rynninge IK|Rynninge. On the 25 November 2019, it was announced that Romero's contract was not to be extended and was allowed to leave the club as a free agent.
===St George City===
On 4 March 2020, Romero signed with St George City as a marquee player ahead of the 2020 Football NSW season|2020 season. During his two years at the club, Romero helped his club win the league title but due to COVID-19 the season was cancelled.
===APIA Leichhardt===
On 25 September 2021, Romero signed with APIA Leichhardt FC after his impressive form with St George City. He remained prolific during the 2022 season, scoring a hat-trick against former National Soccer League|NSL giant Sydney Olympic FC|Sydney Olympic and helped his side defeat A-League Men|A-League club Western Sydney Wanderers FC|Western Sydney Wanderers in a 2-1 upset in the FFA Cup. 
Romero was announced to play in the 2023 National Premier Leagues NSW season for APIA. He started the season scoring 4 goals against South Sydney club Rockdale Ilinden FC in a 6-0 home win.
===Macarthur FC===
On 24 February 2023, Romero signed with Macarthur FC as an injury replacement for star player Ulises Dávila who is recovering from a knee injury. Romero made his club debut on the 5 March 2023, being substituted on, in a 3-2 league win against Brisbane Roar FC.
==Honours==
St George FC
*NSW League One: 2018 Football NSW season#2018 National Premier League NSW Men's 2
Category:1995 births
Category:American Professional Soccer League players
Category:People from San Jose, California