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'''Taj Sangara''' (born December 10, 1992 in [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]) is an American-born Canadian [[association football|soccer]] player currently playing for CCBRT United FC in the [[Canada|Canadian]] [[Vancouver Metro Soccer League]],<ref>[http://www.bcsoccerweb.com/articles-february/vmsl-feb-11-make-up.htm VMSL Imperial Cup 2015 Begins | BC Soccer Web]</ref> after releasing by League rival Croatia SC.<ref>[http://www.bcsoccerweb.com/articles-may/vmsl-may-13-provcup-finals.htm Croatia's Taj Sangara ]</ref>
'''Taj Sangara''' (born December 10, 1992, in [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]) is an American-born Canadian [[association football|soccer]] player currently playing for CCBRT United FC in the [[Canada|Canadian]] [[Vancouver Metro Soccer League]],<ref>[http://www.bcsoccerweb.com/articles-february/vmsl-feb-11-make-up.htm VMSL Imperial Cup 2015 Begins | BC Soccer Web]{{Dead link|date=January 2021}}</ref> after releasing by League rival Croatia SC.<ref>[http://www.bcsoccerweb.com/articles-may/vmsl-may-13-provcup-finals.htm Croatia's Taj Sangara ]{{Dead link|date=January 2021}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==


===Youth and amateur===
===Youth and amateur===
Sangara passed through the youth ranks of [[Vancouver Whitecaps (1986–2010)|Vancouver Whitecaps FC]], playing in U14 and U15 Mountain WFC, and U16 Coastal WFC teams, competing in the [[Super Y-League]]. In 2010, with the folding of Whitecaps prior to their move to the [[Major League Soccer|MLS]] imminent, Sangara moved to the local Vancouver FC. He excelled there, playing in the [[Pacific Coast Soccer League|PCSL 2010 Men's U21 Reserve Challenge Cup]], scoring 18 goals in the 12 possible matches, and being selected the final game MVP,<ref>http://www.vancouverfc.info/pcsl-1st-season.htm</ref> aged only 17. He moved subsequently to another local club, Richmond FC Hibernians, playing in the [[Vancouver Metro Soccer League]]. In the spring of 2011, he moved across the pond to [[Croatia]], joining the [[NK Zagreb]] U-19 team. Outgrowing the U-19 league, he didn't get a contract from his club and after a few trials with [[Prva HNL]] clubs joined the [[Četvrta HNL|Četvrta HNL Središte A]] team NK Sloga Gredelj Zagreb, scoring 10 goals in 15 matches in the fall of 2011.
Sangara passed through the youth ranks of [[Vancouver Whitecaps (1986–2010)|Vancouver Whitecaps FC]], playing in U14 and U15 Mountain WFC, and U16 Coastal WFC teams, competing in the [[Super Y-League]]. In 2010, with the folding of Whitecaps prior to their move to the [[Major League Soccer|MLS]] imminent, Sangara moved to the local Vancouver FC. He excelled there, playing in the [[Pacific Coast Soccer League|PCSL 2010 Men's U21 Reserve Challenge Cup]], scoring 18 goals in the 12 possible matches, and being selected the final game MVP,<ref>http://www.vancouverfc.info/pcsl-1st-season.htm{{Dead link|date=January 2021}}</ref> aged only 17. He moved subsequently to another local club, Richmond FC Hibernians, playing in the [[Vancouver Metro Soccer League]]. In the spring of 2011, he moved across the pond to [[Croatia]], joining the [[NK Zagreb]] U-19 team. Outgrowing the U-19 league, he didn't get a contract from his club and after a few trials with [[Prva HNL]] clubs joined the [[Četvrta HNL|Četvrta HNL Središte A]] team NK Sloga Gredelj Zagreb, scoring 10 goals in 15 matches in the fall of 2011.


===Professional===
===Professional===
His performances at Sloga Gredelj were noticed by the [[GNK Dinamo Zagreb]] feeder team [[NK Lokomotiva|NK Lokomotiva Zagreb]], and he signed with them, making his professional debut by entering from the bench in the match against [[NK Osijek]]. He only featured once again until the end of the season, entering the pitch again from the bench against [[NK Lučko]].<ref>[http://www.soccerway.com/players/taj-charles-sangara/242212/ Taj Sangara] at Soccerway</ref> He began the 2012-2013 season on loan at another Dinamo feeder team, the [[Druga HNL]] club [[NK Radnik Sesvete]], being a starter in the first match, a 3-1 win against [[NK Šibenik]]. That would prove to be his only game for the club as he was recalled back to Lokomotiva, his contract being cancelled soon afterwards. He signed a one-year contract with [[RNK Split]] soon afterwards. Not getting a chance there, he moved on loan in early 2013 to the [[Druga HNL]] side [[NK Rudeš]] and went on to sign a contract with them after his [[RNK Split]] contract expired. He played nine games until winter 2013 and returned to Canada. Since them plays for [[Vancouver Metro Soccer League]] club Croatia SC, alongside former [[Bundesliga]] player [[Johnny Sulentic]] and former [[SAS Ligaen]] professional player [[Desmond Tachie]].<ref>[http://www.bcsoccerweb.com/articles-april/vmsl-apr-29-provcup-quarters.htm Croatia SC's Taj Sangara].</ref> In early 2015 signed for [[Vancouver Metro Soccer League]] rival CCBRT United FC along with former German [[Regionalliga]] club [[FC Pommern Stralsund]] player Coulton Jackson and [[Riley O'Neill]].<ref>[http://www.bcsoccerweb.com/articles-february/vmsl-feb-25-imp-cup-quarters.htm CCBRT United, Coulton Jackson, Taj Sangara, and Riley O’Neill ]</ref>
His performances at Sloga Gredelj were noticed by the [[GNK Dinamo Zagreb]] feeder team [[NK Lokomotiva|NK Lokomotiva Zagreb]], and he signed with them, making his professional debut by entering from the bench in the match against [[NK Osijek]]. He only featured once again until the end of the season, entering the pitch again from the bench against [[NK Lučko]].<ref>[http://www.soccerway.com/players/taj-charles-sangara/242212/ Taj Sangara] at Soccerway</ref> He began the 2012-2013 season on loan at another Dinamo feeder team, the [[Druga HNL]] club [[NK Radnik Sesvete]], being a starter in the first match, a 3–1 win against [[HNK Šibenik]]. That would prove to be his only game for the club as he was recalled back to Lokomotiva, his contract being cancelled soon afterwards. He signed a one-year contract with [[RNK Split]] soon afterwards. Not getting a chance there, he moved on loan in early 2013 to the [[Druga HNL]] side [[NK Rudeš]] and went on to sign a contract with them after his [[RNK Split]] contract expired. He played nine games until winter 2013 and returned to Canada. Since them plays for [[Vancouver Metro Soccer League]] club Croatia SC, alongside former [[Bundesliga]] player [[Johnny Sulentic]] and former [[SAS Ligaen]] professional player [[Desmond Tachie]].<ref>[http://www.bcsoccerweb.com/articles-april/vmsl-apr-29-provcup-quarters.htm Croatia SC's Taj Sangara].{{Dead link|date=January 2021}}</ref> In early 2015 signed for [[Vancouver Metro Soccer League]] rival CCBRT United FC along with former German [[Regionalliga]] club [[FC Pommern Stralsund]] player Coulton Jackson and [[Riley O'Neill]].<ref>[http://www.bcsoccerweb.com/articles-february/vmsl-feb-25-imp-cup-quarters.htm CCBRT United, Coulton Jackson, Taj Sangara, and Riley O’Neill ]{{Dead link|date=January 2021}}</ref>


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[[Category:Canadian men's soccer players]]
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[[Category:NK Zagreb players]]
[[Category:NK Zagreb players]]
[[Category:RNK Split players]]
[[Category:RNK Split players]]
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[[Category:Croatian First Football League players]]
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[[Category:Expatriate footballers in Croatia]]
[[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Croatia]]
[[Category:Canadian expatriate sportspeople in Croatia]]
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Latest revision as of 21:44, 18 October 2024

Taj Sangara
Personal information
Full name Taj Charles Sangara
Date of birth (1992-12-10) December 10, 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Croatis SC
Number 20
Youth career
-2009 Whitecaps FC Academy
2010 Vancouver FC
2011 Zagreb
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010-2011 Richmond FC Hibernians ? (?)
2011 Sloga Gredelj 15 (10)
2012 Lokomotiva 2 (0)
2012 → Radnik Sesvete (loan) 1 (0)
2012-2013 RNK Split 0 (0)
2013 → NK Rudeš 12 (2)
2013 NK Rudeš 9 (1)
2014 Croatia SC 22 (6)
2015- CCBRT United FC 9 (9[1])
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of December 7, 2013

Taj Sangara (born December 10, 1992, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American-born Canadian soccer player currently playing for CCBRT United FC in the Canadian Vancouver Metro Soccer League,[2] after releasing by League rival Croatia SC.[3]

Career

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Youth and amateur

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Sangara passed through the youth ranks of Vancouver Whitecaps FC, playing in U14 and U15 Mountain WFC, and U16 Coastal WFC teams, competing in the Super Y-League. In 2010, with the folding of Whitecaps prior to their move to the MLS imminent, Sangara moved to the local Vancouver FC. He excelled there, playing in the PCSL 2010 Men's U21 Reserve Challenge Cup, scoring 18 goals in the 12 possible matches, and being selected the final game MVP,[4] aged only 17. He moved subsequently to another local club, Richmond FC Hibernians, playing in the Vancouver Metro Soccer League. In the spring of 2011, he moved across the pond to Croatia, joining the NK Zagreb U-19 team. Outgrowing the U-19 league, he didn't get a contract from his club and after a few trials with Prva HNL clubs joined the Četvrta HNL Središte A team NK Sloga Gredelj Zagreb, scoring 10 goals in 15 matches in the fall of 2011.

Professional

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His performances at Sloga Gredelj were noticed by the GNK Dinamo Zagreb feeder team NK Lokomotiva Zagreb, and he signed with them, making his professional debut by entering from the bench in the match against NK Osijek. He only featured once again until the end of the season, entering the pitch again from the bench against NK Lučko.[5] He began the 2012-2013 season on loan at another Dinamo feeder team, the Druga HNL club NK Radnik Sesvete, being a starter in the first match, a 3–1 win against HNK Šibenik. That would prove to be his only game for the club as he was recalled back to Lokomotiva, his contract being cancelled soon afterwards. He signed a one-year contract with RNK Split soon afterwards. Not getting a chance there, he moved on loan in early 2013 to the Druga HNL side NK Rudeš and went on to sign a contract with them after his RNK Split contract expired. He played nine games until winter 2013 and returned to Canada. Since them plays for Vancouver Metro Soccer League club Croatia SC, alongside former Bundesliga player Johnny Sulentic and former SAS Ligaen professional player Desmond Tachie.[6] In early 2015 signed for Vancouver Metro Soccer League rival CCBRT United FC along with former German Regionalliga club FC Pommern Stralsund player Coulton Jackson and Riley O'Neill.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Premier Division Goal Scorers | Vancouver Metro Soccer ...[dead link‍]
  2. ^ VMSL Imperial Cup 2015 Begins | BC Soccer Web[dead link‍]
  3. ^ Croatia's Taj Sangara [dead link‍]
  4. ^ http://www.vancouverfc.info/pcsl-1st-season.htm[dead link‍]
  5. ^ Taj Sangara at Soccerway
  6. ^ Croatia SC's Taj Sangara.[dead link‍]
  7. ^ CCBRT United, Coulton Jackson, Taj Sangara, and Riley O’Neill [dead link‍]
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