Luis Felipe Fernandes

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Fernandes and the second or paternal family name is Rodrigues.

Luis Felipe Fernandes Rodrigues (born January 29, 1996), or simply Luis Felipe, is an American professional soccer player^[1] who currently plays for USL Championship side Sacramento Republic.

Luis Felipe

Personal information
Full name	Luis Felipe Fernandes Rodrigues
Date of birth	(1996-01-29) January 29, 1996 (age 29)
Place of birth	Mineola, New York, United States
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Sacramento Republic
Number	96
Youth career
	Cruzeiro
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016	Fort Lauderdale Strikers	37	(0)
2017	Reno 1868	26	(5)
2018–2020	San Jose Earthquakes	21	(0)
2018	→ Reno 1868 (loan)	13	(1)
2021–	Sacramento Republic	116	(15)
International career‡
	United States U20
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of November 14, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals as of May 5, 2016

Career

North American Soccer League

On January 25, 2016, he signed his first professional contract with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. He was praised by Head Coach and General Manager Caio Zanardi: “We are confident that in our system he can develop his potential and blossom into a wonderful player for our team.”^[2] He started his first match on April 7, 2016, and his performance was considered "shining".^[3] Luis Felipe Fernandes was in 2016's season the player of Fort Lauderdale Strikers with most minutes played. He was nominated for the Young Player of the Year of NASL.

United Soccer League

Luis Felipe signed with USL side and San Jose Earthquakes affiliate Reno 1868 FC on May 12, 2017.^[4] He scored his first goal for the team on June 7 in Reno's 3–2 victory over Rio Grande Valley FC and assisted the winning goal eleven minutes later.^[5] Fernandes made his first appearance for San Jose as a 33rd minute substitution for Tommy Thompson during the MLS side's 4-1 friendly victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.^[6]

Major League Soccer

Luis Felipe was signed by the San Jose Earthquakes on December 14, 2017, along with Reno teammates Chris Wehan and Jimmy Ockford.^[7] He was then sent back to Reno on a temporary loan basis, playing in Reno's 2018 home opener against Swope Park Rangers.^[8]

Following the 2020 season, San Jose declined their option on Fernandes.^[9]

Return to the USL

On January 29, 2021, Felipe signed with USL Championship side Sacramento Republic.^[10]

Statistics

Statistics accurate as of 19 March 2018.

Club	Season	League		Open Cup		MLS Cup		Total
		Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Fort Lauderdale Strikers	2016	31	0	4	0	–	–	35	0
Total		31	0	4	0	–	–	35	0
Reno 1868 FC	2017	27	5	2	0	–	–	29	5
Total		27	5	2	0	–	–	29	5
San Jose Earthquakes	2018	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reno 1868 FC (loan)	2018	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Total		1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Career Total		59	5	6	0	0	0	65	5