- David Roth (soccer)
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David Roth Personal information Full name David Roth Date of birth December 4, 1985 Place of birth St. Louis, Missouri, United States Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Playing position Midfielder Youth career 2004-2007 Northwestern University Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2006-2007 Chicago Fire Premier 19 (6) 2008-2009 New York Red Bulls 0 (0) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 4 June 2008.
† Appearances (Goals).David Roth (born December 4, 1985, St. Louis, Missouri), a former American soccer midfielder.
Career
Roth played college soccer for Northwestern University from 2004 to 2007. During his career there he played 83 games and scored 19 goals and 32 assists. Roth was a Big 10 First Team member in 2006 and 2007 and a NSCAA All-American Second Team member in 2007. Roth was also a NSCAA All-Great Lakes Region First Team member in 2006 and 2007.[1]
Roth was drafted by New York Red Bulls with the 44th overall pick (4th round) in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft.[2][3] He injured his left knee on February 15, 2008 in a scrimmage against Hammarby IF. Roth had successful knee surgery six days later and was out 3–4 months.[4]
Roth become a fan favorite even before he took to the field. Roth played the drums with the Empire Supporters Club on April 27, 2008.
He made his professional debut on 1 July 2008, in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup against Crystal Palace USA, coming on as a 63rd minute substitution.[5] That was the only game Roth played for New York. The club released him in February 2009.
He trained many youth soccer teams in NJ.
References
- ^ Youth Career
- ^ Drafted by New York
- ^ Off to New York
- ^ Roth Injured
- ^ New York shutout by Crystal Palace From http://redbull.newyork.mlsnet.com, Posted 01 July 2008.
External links
Categories:- Living people
- 1985 births
- Chicago Fire Premier players
- New York Red Bulls players
- American soccer players
- Northwestern Wildcats men's soccer players
- USL Premier Development League players
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