- Chris Banks (soccer)
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Chris Banks Personal information Full name Christopher Banks Date of birth December 6, 1987 Place of birth Westborough, Massachusetts, United States Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Playing position Forward Club information Current club Wilmington Hammerheads Number 18 Youth career 2006–2009 New Hampshire Wildcats Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2009 New Hampshire Phantoms 11 (5) 2010 MPS Portland Phoenix 11 (9) 2011– Wilmington Hammerheads 19 (7) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of September 16, 2011.
† Appearances (Goals).Chris Banks (born December 6, 1987 in Westborough, Massachusetts) is an American soccer player currently playing for Wilmington Hammerheads in the USL Professional Division.
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Career
College and Amateur
Banks played his college soccer at the University of New Hampshire, where during his time there was named the America East Striker and Rookie of the Year during his Freshman year. In 2006, was named to the All-Northeast Region and to the All-New England second teams, was fourth on UNH's all-time goals list with 23, seventh on UNH's all-time points list with 46 and was selected as a member of the America East Academic Honor Roll in both 2006 & 2008.[1]
During his college career, Banks played with USL Premier Development League club New Hampshire Phantoms during their 2009 season.[2] After leaving college, he also played one season for MPS Portland Phoenix during their 2010 season in the USL PDL, netting 9 goals in 11 appearances.[3]
Professional
Banks signed his first professional contract in February 2011, joining USL Pro club Wilmington Hammerheads,[4] and made his professional debut on April 29, 2011 in a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.[5] He scored his first two professional goals on May 14, 2011 in a 3-1 win over F.C. New York.[6]
References
- ^ http://www.unhwildcats.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/bios/Banks%20Chris
- ^ http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2009/22354.html#STATS
- ^ http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2010/20204270.html#STATS
- ^ http://www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com/news/490794.html
- ^ http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/scripts/runisa.dll?M2:gp::72013+Elements/Display+E+47107+Stats/+2175607
- ^ http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/scripts/runisa.dll?M2:gp::72013+Elements/Display+E+47107+Stats/+2175627
External links
Categories:- 1987 births
- Living people
- American soccer players
- New Hampshire Phantoms players
- MPS Portland Phoenix players
- Wilmington Hammerheads players
- USL Premier Development League players
- USL Professional Division players
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