Sam Petrone, product of Glen Rock High School and graduate of Seton Hall, recently signed with Swedish Club, Mjallby AIF in 2011 after a short stint with USL squad, New Jersey Rangers. After
transferring from Clemson, Petrone made his largest contribution to the team in his first year with the Pirates, tallying 9 goals and 3 assists. After a mere 10 games with the New Jersey Rangers, Sam signed with MJallby AIF. Since then, he has made four appearances for the club. After signing in Sweden, Sam was interviewed about his move and how he liked his new home. He replied anxious to contribute to the team and added that he had started learning the rest of his teammates’ playing styles. Now that he has been with the club for a year, when asked recently about his experiences in Sweden, Sam had this to say: “I am starting the second year of my contract at Mjallby. I am enjoying the life here a lot. The club is small (for a club in the top flight) but so far it has been a great place to start my career, and grow as a player. There has not been too much pressure on me to make an impact early on, which is a good thing, cause it has allowed me to play without worries of disappointing my coaches/teammates here. So all I need to focus on is working 100% every time I am on the field, and becoming a better player.. Of course this being my second year I am putting a lot more pressure on myself to make an impact with the first team.”
Written By: Chris Demczuk
