Introduction
Amando Moreno (born September 10, 1995) is an American soccer player who plays as a forward for Tijuana in Liga MX.
Career
Marlboro High School Mustangs
Moreno joined Marlboro High School (New Jersey) early in his career and would continue to play his first three years, but would forgo his senior season to join the Red Bulls Academy Team. Alongside him, high school stars Dylan O'Handley and Alex Arustamian, provided the Mustangs with phenomenal opportunities to succeed as the three of them along with center back Ryan Weilheimer led Marlboro to an undefeated freshmen season and a Monmouth County title.
New York Red Bulls
Moreno joined the New York Red Bulls Academy in November 2009 and has played for the under-15, under-16, and under-18 sides. While playing for the under-16s Moreno scored 33 goals from 2010–2012. Moreno signed his first professional contract for the New York Red Bulls on December 11, 2012. He made his professional debut for the Red Bulls on March 10, 2013 against the San Jose Earthquakes at Buck Shaw Stadium coming on as a late substitute for Roy Miller in a match the Red Bulls lost 2–1.
Club Tijuana
Moreno announced his move to Club Tijuana in February 2014 via his Instagram. After his previous contract expired, he rejected a new one with the New York Red Bulls and joined Club Tijuana.
On April 16, 2016, Moreno made his Liga MX debut after coming on at the 86th minute in Tijuana's 2-1 loss to Monterrey. Prior to his debut, Moreno had appeared in 15 Copa MX games with Tijuana.
International
Moreno has represented the United States at the Under-18 level. He is eligible to represent Mexico, due to his father, or El Salvador, due to his mother.
U.S. U-20 MNT head coach Tab Ramos called up Moreno for the U-21 International National Teams Football Tournament from November 9–19 in Marbella, Spain.
Moreno was called up to the United States senior team for a May 2016 friendly against Puerto Rico.
Honours
Club
New York Red Bulls
- MLS Supporters' Shield: 2013
Career Statistics
Club
Statistics accurate as of January 3, 2016
| Club | Season | League | League Cup | Domestic Cup | CONCACAF | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| New York Red Bulls | 2013 | Major League Soccer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Tijuana | 2014-2015 | Liga MX | 0 | 0 | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | — | 7 | 2 |
| 2015-2016 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | — | 13 | 1 | ||
| 2016-2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 3 | ||
| Career total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 3 | ||