Osaze De Rosario

Guyanese footballer (born 2001)

Osaze De Rosario

De Rosario with York United in 2022

Personal information
Full name|  Osaze Tafari De Rosario
Date of birth|  (2001-07-19) 19 July 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth|  San Jose, California, United States
Height|  1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)|  Striker
Team information

Current team

|  Tacoma Defiance
Number|  95
Youth career
|  Erin Mills Eagles
0000–2019|  Toronto FC
2019–2020|  New York City FC
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
2018|  Toronto FC III|  3|  (0)
2021–2022|  Rukh Lviv|  2|  (0)
2022–2023|  York United FC|  51|  (18)
2024–|  Tacoma Defiance|  22|  (6)
2024|  → Seattle Sounders FC (loan)|  0|  (0)
International career‡
2023–|  Guyana|  7|  (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 27, 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of November 19, 2024

Osaze Tafari De Rosario (/oʊˈsɑːzeɪ/ oh-SAH-zay; born 19 July 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for MLS Next Pro club Tacoma Defiance. Born in the United States and the son of former Canada national team player Dwayne De Rosario, he plays for the Guyana national team.

## Early life

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De Rosario was born in San Jose, California, where his father, Canada national team player Dwayne De Rosario, was playing for the San Jose Earthquakes.[1]

De Rosario is a product of the Toronto FC and New York City FC academies.[2] He spent the 2020 preseason with the NYCFC first-team, appearing in four matches, scoring twice, including a goal against Brazilian club Palmeiras.[3][4] He departed NYCFC after 2020, and in early 2021 went on trial with Spanish clubs UD San Sebastián de los Reyes[5] and CD Lugo.[6][7]

## Club career

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In 2018, he played with Toronto FC III in the Canadian third-tier League1 Ontario,[8] making his debut on August 19 against Ottawa South United.[9]

In September 2021, after a successful trial, De Rosario signed a three-year contract with Ukrainian Premier League club Rukh Lviv,[10] and was assigned to the reserves. He made his professional debut for Rukh in the UPL as a starter against Mynai the next month on October 24.[11] In February 2022, he left the club by mutual consent,[12][13] nine days before the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine after United States President Joe Biden urged all American citizens to leave Ukraine.[14]

After leaving Ukraine, De Rosario joined Canadian Premier League club York United on trial during their pre-season in March 2022.[15] The next month on April 6, York announced they had signed De Rosario to a one-year contract, with options for 2023 and 2024.[16] He made his debut in York's season opener against the HFX Wanderers on April 7.[17] In De Rosario's next match on April 15 against FC Edmonton, he started his first match, in which he scored his first goal.[18][19] On August 2, he was named Player of the Week for the first time for Week 17.[20] In September, he became the club's all-time leading scorer, when he scored his 12th goal.[21] At the end of the season, he was nominated for the CPL U21 Player of the Year Award,[22][23] which was ultimately won by Sean Rea. In November 2022, he signed a two-year extension with the club.[24][25] In August 2023, De Rosario was disqualified from official competitions for one month by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, after he had tested positive for THC in an in-competition urine test; in an official statement, the player confirmed he would abide by the sanction, while stating his ingestion of THC was accidental.[26][27] On October 7, he scored a brace in a 2–1 league victory over Vancouver FC, which allowed York United to qualify for the play-offs.[28] At the time of his departure from the club after the 2023, he was the club's all-time leading goalscorer with 19 goals.[29][30]

In March 2024, he moved to the Tacoma Defiance in MLS Next Pro.[31][32] He scored his first goal on March 31 against LA Galaxy II.[33] On May 9, 2024, he joined the Seattle Sounders FC first team on a short-term loan, making his debut in a 2024 US Open Cup match against Louisville City FC.[34] He signed another short-term loan later that month as well.[35]

## International career

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De Rosario was eligible to represent the United States (his country of birth), Canada (through his parents) and Guyana (through his paternal grandparents).[36]

In November 2023, De Rosario accepted a call-up to the Guyana senior national team ahead of their CONCACAF Nations League B matches against the Bahamas and Antigua and Barbuda.[37][38] He made his debut and scored his first international goal for the Golden Jaguars on November 21, in a 6–0 win over Antigua and Barbuda.[39][40][41] In November 2024, he participated in a training camp with the Canada senior team as his father was serving as an assistant, before then re-joining the Guyana team for their CONCACAF Nations League matches.[42] On November 19, he scored a hat trick for Guyana in a 5-3 victory over Barbados in the CONCACAF Nations League.[43][44]

## Personal life

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He is a son of former Canada national team player Dwayne De Rosario and the brother of Adisa De Rosario.[45] His name is of Nigerian origin and means "God chooses (for you)".[46]

## Career statistics

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### Club

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As of October 27, 2024[47]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition  Club  | Season  | League  | Playoffs  | National cup  | Other  | Total

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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals
Toronto FC III | 2018[8] | League1 Ontario | 3 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0
Rukh Lviv | 2021–22 | Ukrainian Premier League | 2 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 2 | 0
York United | 2022 | Canadian Premier League | 27 | 12 | – | 3 | 1 | – | 30 | 13
2023 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 27 | 6
Total  | 51 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 19
Tacoma Defiance | 2024 | MLS Next Pro | 22 | 6 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 13 | 6
Seattle Sounders FC (loan)  | 2024 | Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0
Career total  | 78 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 25

### International

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As of match played November 19, 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year  National team | Year | Apps | Goals

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Guyana | 2023 | 1 | 1
2024 | 6 | 4
Total | 7 | 5

## References

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1. ^ Sciaretta, Brian (6 May 2022). "Playing in the spotlight of his father's legacy, Osaze De Rosario building his own name with York United". American Soccer Now.
2. ^ Adams, J.J. (1 September 2023). "Hell, Heaven and into purgatory: Osaze De Rosario's chaotic soccer journey". The Province.
3. ^ Chale, Caitlyn (10 February 2020). "New York City FC: 3 things we learned from preseason". MLS Multiplex.
4. ^ Sigal, Jonathan (18 January 2020). "MLS Preseason 2020: New York City FC lose 2-1 against Palmeiras at Florida Cup". Major League Soccer.
5. ^ Blanco Calcárcel, Jesús (2 August 2021). "Osaze De Rosario CD Lugo: Un Canadiense a prueba en el Lugo" [Osaze De Rosario CD Lugo: A Canadian on trial at CD Lugo]. Lugoslavia (in Spanish).
6. ^ Davison, Neil (10 May 2021). "Canadian soccer icon Dwayne De Rosario opens up in new autobiography 'DeRo: My Life'". Toronto Star.
7. ^ Vila Martínez, Brais (2 August 2021). "Osaze De Rosario, nuevo jugador a prueba en el CD Lugo" [Osaze De Rosario, new player on trial at CD Lugo]. El Señor del Balón (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 24 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
8. ^ a b "Osaze De Rosario 2018 League1 Ontario Stats". League1 Ontario.
9. ^ Baldwin, Dan (20 August 2018). "L1O Review: Mistakes and Spit-takes". Northern Starting XI.
10. ^ «Рух» підписав чотирьох новачків [Rukh Signed Four New Players] (in Ukrainian). FC Rukh Lviv. 24 October 2021.
11. ^ VBET League. 12th round Match #94. Ukrainian Premier League. 26 October 2021.
12. ^ "ОСАЗЕ ДЕ РОЗАРІО ПОКИНУВ "РУХ"" [Osaze De Rosario left the movement]. FC Rukh Lviv (in Ukrainian). 16 February 2022.
13. ^ "Де Росарио Осазе покинул Рух" [De Rosario Osaze left Rukh]. Football UA (in Ukrainian). 16 February 2022.
14. ^ Sciaretta, Brian (3 May 2022). "Osaze De Rosario thrives with Canada's York United after Russian invasion ended his season in Ukraine". Soccer America.
15. ^ Jacques, John (14 March 2022). "De Rosario Trialing With York United". Northern Tribune.
16. ^ "York United FC announces signing of Osaze De Rosario". York United. 6 April 2022.
17. ^ York United FC [@yorkutdfc] (7 April 2022). "76' - SUBSTITUTION It's a #CanPL debut for Osaze De Rosario!" (Tweet). Retrieved 7 April 2022 - via Twitter.
18. ^ Gangué-Ruzic, Alexandre (16 April 2022). "The DeRo Show: Osaze nets stunner on very first start as spoils are shared in Edmonton". York United FC.
19. ^ "Big name, Big talent: How Osaze De Rosario is finding his own lane". York United FC. 23 April 2022.
20. ^ "York United forward Osaze De Rosario named CPL player of the week". Toronto Star. 2 August 2022.
21. ^ Tierney, Mitchell (22 September 2022). "York United's Osaze De Rosario looking to cap off record-breaking debut season with CPL Golden Boot". Canadian Premier League.
22. ^ "Osaze De Rosario Shortlisted for 2022 Best Canadian Under-21 Award". York United FC. 14 October 2022.
23. ^ "Angus McNab on why Osaze De Rosario is the best U21 player in the CPL". York United FC. 26 October 2022.
24. ^ Jacques, John (16 November 2022). "De Rosario Inks Two-Year Deal With York United". Northern Tribune.
25. ^ "After spectacular debut season, Osaze De Rosario signs two-year contract extension". York United FC. 16 November 2022.
26. ^ "York United's Osaze De Rosario banned for one month after positive cannabis test". Toronto Star. 7 August 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
27. ^ Jacques, John (7 August 2023). "Osaze De Rosario Suspended One Month For Unintentionally Eating Edible". Northern Tribune. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
28. ^ Jacques, John (7 October 2023). "De Rosario Fires York United Into Playoffs". Northern Tribune. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
29. ^ "York United FC confirm transfer of Osaze De Rosario". York United FC.
30. ^ "Osaze De Rosario leaves CPL club York United for MLS NEXT Pro move". Waking the Red. 19 March 2024.
31. ^ "Tacoma Defiance Acquires Osaze De Rosario and Brian Aguilar". Seattle Sounders FC. 19 March 2024.
32. ^ Oshan, Jeremiah (17 March 2024). "Defiance signing Osaze De Rosario". Sounder at Heart.
33. ^ "Match Recap: Tacoma Defiance Falls 5-2 on the Road to Ventura County FC". Seattle Sounders FC. 31 March 2024.
34. ^ "Match Recap: Sounders FC defeats Louisville City FC in penalty kicks to advance in 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup". Seattle Sounders FC. 9 May 2024.
35. ^ "Match Recap: Sounders FC Defeats Phoenix Rising FC 2-1 in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16". Seattle Sounders FC. 23 May 2024.
36. ^ Tierney, Mitchell (16 November 2023). "International Roundup: Shaw, Rampersad prepare for huge matchup vs. USMNT, De Rosario joins Guyana". Canadian Premier League.
37. ^ Jacques, John (16 November 2023). "Osaze De Rosario Accepts Guyana Call-Up". Northern Tribune.
38. ^ "York United's Osaze De Rosario, son of Canada and Toronto FC legend Dwayne, accepts Guyana call-up". Waking the Red. 16 November 2023.
39. ^ Toney, Rawle (22 November 2023). "Golden Jaguars ascend to League A". Kaieteur News.
40. ^ Jacques, John (22 November 2023). "De Rosario Scores On Guyana Debut". Northern Tribune.
41. ^ Tierney, Mitchell (27 November 2023). "CPL Headlines: De Rosario scores first international goal, Atlético Ottawa announce trio of signings". Canadian Premier League.
42. ^ Jacques, John (17 November 2024). "Three Former CPL Players Who Scored This Weekend". Northern Tribune.
43. ^ "De Rosario hat-trick powers Guyana to 5-3 victory over Barbados". Stabroek News. 20 November 2024.
44. ^ "De Rosario's hat-trick powers Golden Jaguars into Gold Cup prelims". News Room Guyana. 20 November 2024.
45. ^ "Goalkeeper Adisa De Rosario returns to CPL, joins brother Osaze at York United". Waking the Red. 5 August 2023.
46. ^ Meaning of Osaze Nigerian.name
47. ^ Osaze De Rosario at Soccerway

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