Player Details

Name

Bernard Kamungo

Pronunciation

kuh-mun-go

Height

5' 9"

Weight

150 lbs

Date of Birth

1.1.2002 (23)

Birthplace

Kasulu, Tanzania

Position

Forward

Roster Category

Supplemental Slots 21-24
Career Summary

PROFESSIONAL

  • Contract: Acquired from North Texas SC on Aug. 30, 2022; signed three-year extension with club options for 2027 and 2028 on Jan. 7, 2025.
  • Scored first career MLS goal in 2023 that was the game winner vs. RSL (April 15) in the 88’ after coming in as a sub in the 72’.
  • Made his MLS debut as a sub vs. San Jose (Sept. 17, 2022) logging 20 minutes.
  • Scored 16 goals and had five assists in 25 games with North Texas SC in 2022.
  • Discovered at an NTSC open tryout in January 2021 and one of four players invited to participate in the NTSC’s preseason training camp and signed his first professional contract on March 25, 2021.

NATIONAL TEAM

  • Made USMNT senior team debut on Jan. 20, 2024.
  • Received his first call-up to the U.S. Men’s Olympic Team domestic training camp making his debut vs. Mexico on October 11, 2023 and assisted the game-winning goal.

PERSONAL

  • Family now lives in Texas, moved from Abilene to Michigan and back to Dallas.
  • Favorite pregame meal is rice with chicken.