Konrad Plewa


Konrad Plewa is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a defender for New York Cosmos in the National Independent Soccer Association.

Career

Youth and college

Plewa played for the New York Red Bulls Academy since 2010. During the 2012 and 2013 seasons he played for the New York Red Bulls U-23 in the National Premier Soccer League. Plewa also played college soccer for Seton Hall University from 2010 to 2014. While with the Pirates he played in 54 matches scoring 5 goals and recording 9 assists.

Professional

In May 2013 Plewa went on trial with top Polish club Wisła Kraków.
Plewa signed with New York Red Bulls II for the 2015 season and made his debut as a starter for the side in its first ever match on March 28, 2015 in a 0–0 draw with Rochester Rhinos. On June 20, 2015 Plewa scored his first goal for the club, opening the scoring in a 2–0 victory over Louisville City FC. On June 27, 2015 Plewa scored two second half goals for New York in a 4–1 victory over Saint Louis FC. His performance against Saint Louis earned Plewa USL Team of the Week honors.
On July 23, 2015, Plewa made his debut with the New York Red Bulls first team in a 4–2 victory over Premier League Champions Chelsea in a 2015 International Champions Cup match. On 22 May 2016, Plewa assisted Junior Flemmings on a late match winner helping New York to a 1–0 victory against FC Montreal and was named to the USL Team of the Week for his performance.
On July 30, 2016, Plewa suffered a stroke following their game against Richmond Kickers caused by Protein S deficiency which is a rare blood disorder which can lead to an increased risk of thrombosis. After returning from his health scare, Plewa appeared for New York in every match during the team's playoff run, and on October 23, 2016, helped the club to a 5–1 victory over Swope Park Rangers in the 2016 USL Cup Final.
On January 27, 2017, Saint Louis FC has announced the signing of defender Konrad Plewa from the New York Red Bulls II, pending United States Soccer Federation approval.
On March 10, 2020, after two seasons with Real Monarchs in the USL Championship, Plewa joined New York Cosmos ahead of their inaugural fall season in the National Independent Soccer Association.

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Club

New York Red Bulls II
Real Monarchs