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Diego Restrepo 
Personal information Full name Diego Alejandro Restrepo Garcia Date of birth February 25, 1988 Place of birth Merida, Venezuela Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1] Playing position Goalkeeper Club information Current club América de Cali Number 1 Youth career 2005 IMG Soccer Academy 2006–2008 South Florida Bulls 2009–2010 Virginia Cavaliers Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2007–2008 Bradenton Academics 21 (0) 2011– América de Cali 2 (0) National team‡ 2005 United States U17 11 (0) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 15, 2011.
† Appearances (Goals).
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of April 15, 2011Diego Restrepo (born February 25, 1988 in Merida, Venezuela), is an American soccer goalkeeper[2] who currently plays professionally for América de Cali.[3]
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Career
College and amateur
Restrepo lived in Colombia until he was 13 before moving to West Palm Beach, Florida with his family. He attended American Heritage School, and spent time at the IMG Soccer Academy in Bradenton, Florida, before going on to play three years of college soccer at the University of South Florida. He transferred to the University of Virginia prior to his junior year, and quickly installed himself as his team's starting goalkeeper for Virginia, with whom he won the ACC Championship and the NCAA National Championship in 2009.[4] During his championship season Restrepo broke school records previously held by Tony Meola for games played (25), minutes played (2348), shutouts (16), consecutive shutouts (11) and consecutive scoreless minutes (1176).[5] He was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the ACC Tournament[6] and Defensive Most Valuable Player of the NCAA Tournament.[7]
During his college years Restrepo also played for the Bradenton Academics in the USL Premier Development League.[8][9]
Professional
In January 2011, Restrepo signed a professional contract with Colombian soccer club América de Cali.[10] He made his professional debut on Wednesday, August 31 2011, in America's 1-1 tie vs. Pereira. [11]
International
Despite being born in Venezuela, Restrepo has represented the United States at youth level. He is a graduate of the USA U-17 Residency Program.[12] In 2005, he was a member of the USA U-17 World Cup squad that participated in the 2005 Youth World Cup in Peru.[13] He has also been a member of the USA U-20 National Team.[14]
Honors
University of Virginia
- NCAA Men's Division I Soccer Championship (1): 2009
América de Cali
- Copa Cafam (1): 2011
References
- ^ http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88787&SPID=10604&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=204763805&Q_SEASON=2010
- ^ http://www.ussoccer.com/Teams/U-20-MNT/R/Diego-Restrepo.aspx
- ^ http://www.nuevoamerica.com.co/equipo-profesional.html
- ^ http://www.cbscsp.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=21100&ATCLID=204848278
- ^ http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=204973309#Keeper
- ^ http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/15/AR2009111502309.html
- ^ http://www.cbscsp.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=21100&ATCLID=204848278
- ^ http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2007/roster/22301.html
- ^ http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2008/roster/22301.html
- ^ http://www.yanks-abroad.com/get.php?mode=content&id=7262
- ^ http://colombia.golgolgol.net/liga-postobon/noticias/noticias/america-saco-un-valioso-empate-en-pereira_112-114588.html
- ^ http://www.ussoccer.com/Teams/Youth/US-Under17-Men/Residency.aspx
- ^ http://www.ussoccer.com/News/U-17-MNT/2005/09/U-17S-In-Peru-Preparing-For-Saturday-U-17-World-Championship-Opener.aspx
- ^ http://www.soccermogul.com/rongen_names_u20_training_camp_roster.aspx
External links
Categories:- 1988 births
- Living people
- American soccer players
- South Florida Bulls men's soccer players
- Virginia Cavaliers men's soccer players
- Bradenton Academics players
- América de Cali footballers
- Expatriate footballers in Colombia
- USL Premier Development League players
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