Riley O'Neill

Infobox Football biography
playername= Riley O'Neill
fullname = Riley O'Neill


dateofbirth = birth date and age|1985|9|9
cityofbirth = Vancouver, British Columbia
countryofbirth = Canada
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currentclub = Eintracht Braunschweig
clubnumber =
position = Striker
youthyears = -2003
2003-2007
youthclubs = Timberline High School
University of Kentucky
years = 2007
2007-2008
2008-
clubs = Colorado Rapids
SV Wilhelmshaven
Eintracht Braunschweig
caps(goals) =
nationalyears =
nationalteam = Canada U-20
nationalcaps(goals) = 16 (2)
pcupdate =
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Riley O'Neill (born September 9, 1985 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for German 3rd Liga side Eintracht Braunschweig. His position is striker. His rights are also held by Toronto FC in Major League Soccer

He was drafted 10th overall by the Vancouver Whitecaps in the 2007 USL First Division College Draft. He was also drafted 36th overall in the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft by the Colorado Rapids. His rights were later traded to Toronto FC for American striker Conor Casey.

O'Neill was a member of the 2005 Canadian Men's U-20 team that went to the World Youth Championships in the Netherlands. On 23 January 2007 he was on trial at FC St. Pauli.

Captain of soccer team at Timberline Secondary School ... Led team to 2001 to Provincial AAA title and was named tournament MVP. Named British Columbia’s “Soccer Boy”, the province’s top youth honor, in 1997. Has competed for the Canadian National U-20 Development Team since 2000. Team’s leading scorer during 2003 tour of Austria.

Privates

Parents are Kathleen and Kieran O’Neill ... Four siblings, including a twin brother, Keegan ... Suffered a broken neck in a 2002 auto accident; recovered quickly and rejoined national team the following season ...

Titles
# 2003 MAC Newcomer of the Year
# 2003 Second-Team All-MAC
# MAC Player of the Week (10/6/03)

External links

* [http://www.canadasoccer.com/eng/nationals/_profile.asp?playerid=127&sub=3 canadasoccer.com]