Tomer Chencinski

College

Chencinski played two years of college soccer at Robert Morris University, where in 2004 he ranked 16th in the nation in saves per game and recorded six shutouts. He transferred to Fairleigh Dickinson University as a junior, where he played his final two collegiate seasons.

Toronto FC

Chencinski turned professional in 2007 when he signed with Major League Soccer side Toronto FC after impressing during a tryout, but never made an appearance for the team. He would also spend a portion of the 2007 season in the Canadian Soccer League with the North York Astros. After the conclusion of the season, he played indoor soccer for Major Indoor Soccer League side Detroit Ignition.

Nistru Otaci

He dropped down a division to play in the USL Premier Development League for expansion side Newark Ironbound Express in 2008, but left mid-season when he was offered a contract by Moldova National Division side Nistru Otaci.

Harrisburg City Islanders

After playing just three games for Nistru Otaci, he returned to the United States, and signed for the Harrisburg City Islanders in 2009. After completing his season with the Harrisburg City Islanders, Chencinski spent time training with Major League Soccer side Philadelphia Union.

VPS

Expecting to start another season with Harrisburg, Chencinski was given the chance of a week-long trial with Finnish side VPS. After a successful trial, he was signed by the Finnish club to provide competition for…

Chancinski is eligible to play for the national teams of Canada, Israel and Poland. Chencinski represented Canada at the 2005 Maccabiah Games. On March 14, 2013, Chencinski received his first call up by the Canada national team for friendlies against Japan and Belarus. Chencinski made his debut for the national team on March 25 starting the game against Belarus after Milan Borjan was benched following the loss to Japan, the game ended in a 2–0 defeat to the European nation.

Chencinski played as a goalkeeper. He was known for his leadership.

Chencinski was born in Bat Yam, Israel, to Ashkenazi Jewish parents originally from Poland. he has a brother. He and his family lived in Israel until he was eight years old, before moving to Thornhill, Canada, where he grew up. He attended Chapel School. He played youth soccer for the North York Hearts. He speaks both English and Hebrew fluently.