Anthony Fontana (born October 14, 1999) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Brooklyn FC in the USL Championship.
Youth soccer Fontana began his recreational youth league development with Kirkwood Soccer Club in New Castle, Delaware at age 4. By age 10, Fontana had his first participation with the Philadelphia Union Academy and became a full-time participant in 2014.
Club career Bethlehem Steel Fontana developed at the Philadelphia Union Academy and made his way through to Bethlehem Steel FC, the Philadelphia Union's second team as an academy player. He made his professional debut against FC Cincinnati in July 2016 at 16 years of age. He would go on to make 8 appearances for Steel during their inaugural season.
The next season, Fontana saw an additional 11 appearances for Steel FC, and even earned an appearance for the Union during their summer friendly against Swansea City.
Philadelphia Union On July 17, 2017, Fontana signed a homegrown player contract with Philadelphia Union. Fontana became an active Union player on January 1, 2018.
On March 3, 2018, Fontana made his debut for Philadelphia Union, starting in the season opener against New England Revolution. He scored the opening goal of the season against the Revolution which was ultimately the game-winner. Fontana became the first Union homegrown player to score a brace when he came into the match as a substitute against the New England Revolution in September 2020. Fontana became a standout in the substitution role and finishing the 2020 season scoring six goals in 523 minutes of play, contributing the Union's first major trophy in the 2020 Supporters' Shield.
In the Union's debut season in the CONCACAF Champions League, Fontana became the first homegrown player to score a Champions League goal in a 4–0 home victory over Deportivo Saprissa, advancing to the quarterfinals. Despite being a starter at the beginning of the 2021 season, Fontana missed nearly two months due to concussion protocol. Fontana's contract concluded at the end of the 2021 season finishing with 51 appearances and 12 goals for the Union.
Ascoli In February 2022, Fontana officially signed for Serie B club, Ascoli. On January 31, 2023, Fontana's contract with Ascoli was terminated by mutual consent.
PEC Zwolle On March 8, 2023, Fontana signed with Eerste Divisie side PEC Zwolle on a deal until the end of the season. On January 2, 2025, Fontana and Zwolle mutually agreed to terminate his deal with the club.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks On January 6, 2025, Fontana returned to the United States, joining USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks.
Brooklyn FC In September 2026, Fontana signed with USL Championship side Brooklyn FC for the remainder of the 2026 season.
International career Fontana was born in the United States and is of Italian descent. Fontana has appeared in the 2018 CONCACAF U-20 Championship representing United States.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBethlehem Steel FC2016USL Championship80———802017110———110Total190000000191Bethlehem Steel FC (loan)2018USL Championship151——10161Philadelphia Union II (loan)2019USL Championship140———140Philadelphia Union2018Major League Soccer5111——6220198111——922020176——2Appearances in the MLS is Back TournamentAppearance(s) in the MLS Cup Playoffs01962021120—4Appearances in the CONCACAF Champions League210172Total4282242305112Ascoli2021–22Serie B10———10Career total91922424010113
Honors Philadelphia Union Supporters' Shield: 2020
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