Antoine Laurent Hoppenot (born 23 November 1990) is a French former professional footballer.
Career
College and amateur Hoppenot played college soccer at Princeton University between 2008 and 2011. During his time at Princeton, Hoppenot was named First-Team All-Ivy in 2011, Ivy League Player of the Year, semi-finalist for the Hermann Trophy, second-team NSCAA All-America, third-team College Soccer News All-America, first-team All-Ivy and first-team All-Region in 2010, first-team All-Ivy League and third-team All-Region by the NSCAA in 2009, and second-team All-Ivy in 2008.
During his time at college, Hoppenot also played for USL Premier Development League club Central Jersey Spartans between 2010 and 2011.
Professional Philadelphia Union Philadelphia Union selected Hoppenot in the third round (No. 51 overall) of the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft.
Hoppenot made his debut as a substitute during a 1–0 win against Columbus Crew on 14 April 2012.
Hoppenot was sent on loan to USL Pro club Harrisburg City Islanders on 20 April. He remained a Union player through 2015 with frequent loans to Harrisburg City.
FC Cincinnati On 21 January 2016, Hoppenot signed with expansion side FC Cincinnati of the United Soccer League.
Reno 1868 FC On 2 February 2017, Hoppenot signed with expansion side Reno 1868 FC of the United Soccer League. Hoppenot was released by Reno on December 3, 2018.
Tampa Bay Rowdies On 6 December 2018, Hoppenot joined USL Championship side Tampa Bay Rowdies ahead of their 2019 season.
Louisville City FC On 27 June 2019, Hoppenot joined Louisville City FC from the Rowdies, as part of a trade that sent Lucky Mkosana to Tampa Bay. Following the 2021 season, Louisville opted to decline their contract option on Hoppenot.
Detroit City FC Hoppenot joined Detroit City FC in February 2022, ahead of their inaugural season in the USL Championship. Hoppenot scored Detroit City's first goal in USL Championship history, during a 1–0 victory over the Charleston Battery.
Hartford Athletic Hoppenot signed with Hartford Athletic on December 1, 2022.
Personal He is the son of Hervé and Anne Hoppenot. He has a younger brother Maxime, who was captain of the Tufts soccer team. He also has an older brother Pierre, who played soccer at Washington University in St. Louis and a sister Claire.
In addition to playing professionally, Hoppenot also coached soccer to players in Pennsylvania.
Hoppenot also holds United States citizenship.
Career statistics
Club Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals USA League Open Cup League Cup North America Total2012Philadelphia UnionMajor League Soccer254310000285Harrisburg City Islanders (loan)USL Pro31000000312013Philadelphia UnionMajor League Soccer2131000002132014Philadelphia UnionMajor League Soccer130200000150Harrisburg City Islanders (loan)USL Pro1020000001022015Philadelphia UnionMajor League Soccer1000000010Harrisburg City Islanders (loan)USL93000000932016FC CincinnatiUSL1201000001302017Reno 1868 FC0000000000 Total USA941371000010014 Career total941371000010014
Honours Individual USL Championship Assists Champion: 2022
References
External links
Antoine Hoppenot's biography (2016) at FC Cincinnati