Dante Polvara

Youth and college

Polvara played for the New York City FC academy during his high school years, and was a regular starter for four years in the academy. Polvara helped NYCFC win back-to-back US Soccer Development Academy National Championships, captaining the team for their second championship. While with NYCFC Academy, Polvara played three years of high school soccer for the Brunswick School in Connecticut, where he served as captain for the program his junior year. On December 17, 2018, Polvara signed a National Letter of Intent to play collegiately for Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Polvara made his college debut on August 30, 2019, against Syracuse University, where he also scored his first collegiate goal. In his second match on September 2, 2019, he scored again, against Temple University. Polvara concluded his freshman campaign with 24 appearances, scoring four goals and having two assists. Polvara was also named to the 2019 Big East Conference Men's Soccer Tournament All-Tournament Team. During his second year, Polvara became a starter for the Hoyas, making 14 appearances for the program. He had his first multi-goal game on February 27, 2021, against Villanova University. He finished the 2020 season with eight goals, and was named the Big East Midfielder of the Year. Polvara replicated his success from 2020 in the 2021 season, making 22 appearances, scoring seven times, including three goals in the 2021 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament. His…

As of match played January 30, 2026