
Cavan Fernandes
TRAINER
I was born in Goa, India and moved to the United States in 2009. I spent the majority of my youth footballing career playing for Bethesda Soccer Club in Maryland, and then started my collegiate career at Mount St. Mary’s University. I then got an opportunity to play in Serbia, and decided to take the jump.
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After jumping from club to club in Eastern Europe, and a notable spell for OFK Vršac in the Prva Liga (2nd tier of Serbian football), I decided it was time for some more stability in my life. I finally came back to Maryland after over a year abroad. I am currently studying exercise science at Montgomery College, looking to transfer to a university to get my bachelors, and possibly even pursuing physical therapy in the long term.
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I have been playing for Arlington’s semi-pro men’s team for over a year now, and am enjoying my football as always, while still developing and improving my game.
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My love for the game has never changed, and never will. I have played football as long as I can remember, and have been lucky enough to go far and wide, meeting amazing people while playing the sport I love. Due to a recent knee injury, I have reached a new chapter now where I am fulfilled in sharing my knowledge and experience of the game with the youth.
CAREER
Playing Experience:
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Arlington Soccer Club (2023-current): 2023 UPSL Spring Season Champion, 2023 UPSL DMV South Spring Playoff Champion, 2023 UPSL DMV South Fall Playoff Champion, 2023 UPSL DMV South Fall Team of the Season
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SD Huesca B (Preseason 2023/24)
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OFK Vršac (2021/22, 2022/23)
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Mount St. Mary’s University (2021)
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Getafe CF Juvenil A (Preseason 2020/21)
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Bethesda SC (2016-2021): 2019 State Cup Champion, 2017 East Region Championships Best XI, 2017 East Region Championships Golden Boot
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ODP (2016-2018): 2016 East Region Team, 2017 East Region Team, 2018 East Region Team
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