Justin Milovanov
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Justin Milovanov | ||
| Date of birth | 11 September 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Brooklyn, New York, United States | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | New York Cosmos | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014-2016 | Met Oval | ||
| 2017–2018 | Chernamorets SC | ||
| 2019-2020 | NY Chelsea FC | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023 | UMass Lowell | 15 | (2) |
| 2024–2025 | Marquette | 30 | (5) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | F.A. Euro | 7 | (0) |
| 2024 | Boston Bolts | 3 | (0) |
| 2025 | FC Tucson | 13 | (1) |
| 2026– | New York Cosmos | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 31 October 2025 | |||
Justin Milovanov (born 11 September 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for New York Cosmos in the USL League One.
Career
Youth, college and amateur
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Milovanov played youth soccer in New York with Met Oval, starting at U13. He also played for Chernamorets in the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League, as well as NY Chelsea FC. He also played for James Madison High School (Brooklyn).
In 2021 he joined F.A. Euro playing in the USL Academy League. He was also promoted to the first team and played 7 matches in USL League Two.[1]
In 2023, Milovanov played college soccer with UMass Lowell. He played one season with the River Hawks, making 15 appearances and scoring two goals, playing as a central midfielder.[2] In 2024, Milovanov transferred to Marquette, where he played a further two seasons at the college level. He scored five goals and recorded 1 assist in 30 appearances for the Golden Bears.[3]
In 2024, Milovanov also played in the USL Academy League and USL League Two with Boston Bolts, making three appearances in USL League Two. In 2025 he played in USL League Two with FC Tucson, appearing in 13 matches, scoring 1 goal and providing 7 assists.[4]
Professional
New York Cosmos
On December 23, 2025, Milovanov signed his first professional contract with USL League One side New York Cosmos ahead of their return to professional competition.[5] Milovanov made his debut for the club and professional debut on March 14, 2026, appearing as a starter in the midfield in a 1–3 loss to Hearts of Pine.[6][7] [8]
References
- ^ "Justin Milovanov #21·M". FA Euro New York. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ^ "2023 Men's Soccer Milovanov". The official website of UMASS Lowell Athletics. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ^ "Justin Milovanov - Men's Soccer". gomarquette.com. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ^ "Justin Milovanov". fctucson.com. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ^ "New York Cosmos add two more promising players, raising roster to 17". Cosmos. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ^ "Hearts of Pine open second season with win over New York Cosmos". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ^ Battista, Michael (14 March 2026). "Cosmos return, lose 3-1 to Portland at home". Hudson River Blue. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ^ "Cosmos Showcase Young Talent in USL League One Debut". nycosmos.com. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
External links
- Justin Milovanov at Soccerway
- nycosmos.com player profile