Name: Patrick Bueno Position: Defender
Height: 5’10” Weight: 150 Birthday: 01/01/1986
Hometown: Greenville, SC Last Club Played For: London City (Canadian Soccer League)
College: Played at Union College, 2nd team All Conference 2005 and 3rd team 2004 and 2007. 4 year captain.
Club/Prep/High School: Riverside High School, St. Giles Revolution and SF Mutiny
Personal: I have an amazing Cuban family and an amazing group of friends. They have supported me through thick and thin and if it wasn’t for them, I might not be where I am today.
Getting to know Bueno…
Pregame Superstition: I listen to Lil Wayne’s “I’m Me”.
What is your favorite move on the field: “The Dummy” or the “Flop-Flop”
Favorite pre-game meal: Candy
What is your most memorable soccer moment: Playing against Covenant College during their homecoming in 2004; we lost but it was fun!
Who was your favorite coach and why? Tyler Brock (Union College) He never let me settle with being good enough. He kept pushing me to reach ,my goals on and off the field.
What would you recommend to young players who want to become a professional athlete?: Never let anyone tell you you’re not good enough. Play with your heart!
Best part about being a professional athlete: Being able to walk around and say “I play professional soccer!”
Favorite movie: Anchorman
Hobbies & Interests: Playing the guitar, poker and soccer
Favorite music group/artist: Incubus, Lil Wayne, Bob Marley
Someone you would like to meet: Ryan Giggs
Where is your favorite vacation spot? Alaska
