Jeremy Rafanello

Jeremy Michael Rafanello (born April 14, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward and winger for the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer.

Early career
A native of Delran Township, New Jersey, Rafanello attended Delran High School while participating in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, after playing a single year of high school soccer.

Rafanello appeared as an amateur player for United Soccer League side Bethlehem Steel FC during their 2018 season via the Philadelphia Union academy.

Rafanello committed to playing college soccer for the Penn State Nittany Lions men's soccer from 2018 onward. In his one year with Penn State he appeared in 18 matches scoring three goals.

FC Helsingør
After a trial at Danish club FC Helsingør it was announced on July 11, 2019, that Rafanello had signed a 2-year contract with the Danes.

Indy Eleven
On February 19, 2020, Rafanello returned to the United States, signing with USL Championship club Indy Eleven. On September 9, 2020, Rafanello scored his first goal as a professional in a 2–1 victory over Sporting Kansas City II.

New York Red Bulls II
On March 3, 2021, it was announced that Rafanello had signed with New York Red Bulls II. He made his debut for the club on April 30, 2021, starting in a 3–2 loss to Hartford Athletic. On June 16, 2021, Rafanello scored his first two goals for New York and also recorded an assist in a 3–1 victory over Charlotte Independence.

Philadelphia Union
Rafanello signed a Homegrown Player contract with the Philadelphia Union on August 23, 2022.

International career
Rafanello made his international debut in 2018 for the U.S. Under-19 team at the Slovakia Cup, with substitute appearances against Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic. In his lone start, he scored the game-winning goal in the 3–0 victory over Azerbaijan in the 3rd Place match.