MLS San Jose Earthquakes

Earthquakes Sign Forward Davide Somma to Senior Roster

Published on February 6, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


SAN JOSE, CALIF. -- The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the team has signed Davide Somma to a senior roster contract. Per league and team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"Davide had a good finish to the season in 2008 and played very well on the Generation adidas tour," said General Manager of Soccer Operations John Doyle. "He has a nice touch and is a versatile player. We are excited to see what he can do over a full season."

Somma, 23, spent the last two months of 2008 with the Earthquakes as a developmental player. He appeared in three regular season games for the Quakes, making his debut against Real Salt Lake on Sept. 27, 2008. He played five reserve division matches for San Jose and scored two goals, while also notching one assist. In the offseason, he accompanied the Generation adidas team to London for a three-game tour. He played in three matches on the tour and scored two goals for the squad.

Somma was born in South Africa to Italian parents and then moved to Florida at age 12. He has Italian citizenship and also possesses a green card. He played one season at Tyler Junior College in Texas before starting his professional career with Logrones in the Spanish second division. He left Spain after one season and spent time with three Italian clubs. He started his career with Perugia in 2004, before signing with FC Pro Vasto in 2005. Somma played most recently for Olbia Calcio.

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