Leo Folla
American soccer player
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Leo Folla (born March 2, 1995) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Chattanooga Red Wolves in USL League One.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Leo Tamashiro Folla | ||
| Date of birth | March 2, 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | New York, New York United States | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Chattanooga Red Wolves | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013 | Iowa Western Reivers | 4 | (0) |
| 2014 | Albany Great Danes | 12 | (0) |
| 2015–2017 | St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers | 53 | (5) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | F.A. Euro | 26 | (1) |
| 2018 | Härnösands FF | 4 | (1) |
| 2018 | F.A. Euro | 12 | (0) |
| 2018 | Lansdowne Yonkers | ||
| 2019–2020 | Chattanooga Red Wolves | 29 | (0) |
| 2021 | FC Tulsa | 9 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Northern Colorado Hailstorm | 45 | (1) |
| 2024– | Chattanooga Red Wolves | 28 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of November 14, 2024 | |||
Career
College and amateur
Folla started his college career at Iowa Western Community College in 2013 making 4 appearances.[1] Folla had to leave early in the 2013 season due to personal issues.
In 2014, Folla transferred to the University at Albany making 12 appearances.[2]
Following the 2014 season, Folla transferred to St. Francis College Brooklyn in 2015 and played 3 years with the Terriers winning two Northeast Conference regular seasons and conference championships in 2016 and 2017 respectively.[3]
From 2016 to 2018, Folla played three seasons with FA EURO in USL League Two.[4]
Professional career
In February 2018, Folla signed with Härnösands FF and made 4 appearances scoring 1 goal.[5] Folla stayed for a brief stint after having to return to the United States due to visa complications.
On January 9, 2019, Folla signed with USL League One Expansion side Chattanooga Red Wolves.[6]
On January 27, 2021, Folla moved to USL Championship side FC Tulsa.[7]
Folla made the move to USL League One club Northern Colorado Hailstorm ahead of their inaugural season.[8]
Folla returned to his former club Chattanooga Red Wolves ahead of their 2024 season.[9]
Personal
Folla also holds Brazilian and Italian citizenship and was born and raised on Roosevelt Island.[10]