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Shannon Gomez
Shannon Gomez (born 5 October 1996) is a Trinidadian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for San Antonio FC in the USL Championship and the Trinidad and Tobago national team. CareerYouthGomez attended Carapichaima RC Primary and St Augustine Secondary School as a child. Representing St Augustine as captain, he lifted the Intercol title in 2013 after beating Fatima College.[1] He later lined-up for Waterloo Institute, before earning a move to Cap Off Youths. Gomez also played for St Mary's United, before joining San Juan Jabloeth.[1] ProfessionalHe joined TT Pro League club W Connection in August 2014, finishing second in his inaugural season and qualifying for the 2016 CFU Club Championship preliminary round. Gomez played every minute of the Savonetta Boys four-game run in the 2015–16 CONCACAF Champions League, notably recording a 2–1 victory over Costa Rican club Deportivo Saprissa.[2] In March 2016, Gomez joined MLS side New York City FC as a Discovery Signing on loan from W Connection. He joined the club for their final pre-season camp of 2016 and later signed a contract with the club.[3] Gomez holds a green card holder, meaning he does not require an international roster spot.[4] New York City FC have the option to sign the right-back ahead of the 2017 MLS campaign.[5] He was named on the bench in a 0–0 draw with Chicago Fire on 11 April, but did not make his first team debut.[6] Gomez will return to Trinidad & Tobago club W Connection on 31 December 2016.[7] On 28 November 2016 NYCFC announced they had exercised their option to make Gomez a permanent squad member.[8] Gomez was released by NYCFC on 27 November 2017.[9] On 7 February 2018, Gomez joined the Sacramento Republic of the United Soccer League.[10] On November 17, 2020, Sacramento exercised the option on Gomez's contract, retaining him for the 2021 season.[11] Gomez was released by Sacramento following the 2021 season.[12] On 13 January 2022, Gomez signed with USL Championship side San Antonio FC.[13] International careerGomez's first international involvement came with the Trinidad & Tobago Under-17s in July 2015, 2012,[clarification needed] making his debut in a 23–0 win over British Virgin Islands Under-17s. He made a further five appearances for the youth side, with his last cap coming in April 2013.[7] He made his debut for the Trinidad & Tobago Under-20s on January 10, 2015, in a 2–2 draw with Jamaica Under-20s. He soon gained a further four caps as captain during the month. Gomez played a single minute for the Under-21s in a 3–0 win over St Vincent & The Grenadines in August 2013, and made his debut for the Trinidad & Tobago Under-22s on July 13, 2015, appearing in a 4–0 defeat to Uruguay Under-22s. He also played in defeats to Paraguay Under-22s and Mexico Under-22s.[7] He made his international debut for Trinidad & Tobago on March 28, 2015, in a 1–0 friendly defeat to Panama. He played for 77 minutes before being replaced by Jomal Williams. Gomez made his second international appearance in a friendly on June 6, 2015, featuring for seven minutes in a 1–0 loss to Curaçao.[7] In June 2023 Gomez was named to the Trinidad squad ahead of the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[14] References
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