Gonzalez played college soccer at Cerritos College between 2008 and 2009, before transferring to Cal Poly Pomona for the 2010 and 2011 seasons. Gonzalez was a two-time NCAA Division II All-American while with the Broncos and made the All-CCAA First Team both seasons. In 2011, he took home the CCAA Most Valuable Offensive Player of the Year award. The California-native totaled 26 goals and 14 assists during his time at Cal Poly Pomona. In addition, he had five goals and four assists for USL PDL outfit Thunder Bay Chill in 2010 and 2011, helping the Canadian side to the Heartland and Central Conference title last season.
