Elijah Amo (born February 3, 1999) is an American soccer player who plays as a winger for Maryland Bobcats in the NISA.
Career
Youth & College
Amo joined Bethesda SC in 2008 and remained part of the academy until 2017. He helped the team win the Maryland State Cup and US Youth Soccer Region 1 Championship in 2012. Amo graduated Cum Laude from Southern High School and was a four-year honor roll member. He also lettered in basketball at Southern High School from 2014 to 2015.
In 2017, Amo attended the University of Louisville to play college soccer. Over four seasons with the Cardinals, Amo made 60 appearances, scoring six goals and tallying four assists.
Professional
On January 21, 2021, Amo was selected 34th overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Real Salt Lake. However, he went unsigned by the club.
In 2022, Amo signed with National Independent Soccer Association side Maryland Bobcats. He made 19 regular season appearances for the Bobcats, scoring five goals.
On January 18, 2023, Amo signed with USL League One side South Georgia Tormenta. He made his debut for Tormenta on March 17, 2023, appearing as an 80th-minute substitute during a 1–0 win over North Carolina FC.
After been released by Tormenta following their 2023 season, Amo returned to the NISA to play with Maryland Bobcats in 2024.
Amo appeared for National Premier Soccer League side Virginia Dream during their US Open Cup run in 2025.
Personal
Amo is cousins with fellow US soccer player Joe Gyau. He comes from a soccer family where his father played and his younger brother is currently a soccer player with Stevenson University.
References
External links
- Elijah Amo at Soccerway
