Dan Stratford

Dan Stratford

Personal information
Full name	Daniel Stratford
Date of birth	29 May 1985 (1985-05-29) (age 26)
Place of birth	London, England
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Playing position	Midfielder / Right back
Club information
Current club	Hamilton Academical
Youth career
2001–2003	Fulham
2004–2007	West Virginia University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2007	Cape Cod Crusaders	16	(4)
2008	D.C. United	5	(0)
2009–2010	Inverness Caledonian Thistle	14	(1)
2010–2011	Hereford United	7	(0)
2011–	Hamilton Academical	0	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:22, 31 August 2011 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals).

Daniel Stratford (born May 29, 1985) is an English football midfielder currently without a club after leaving Hereford United. Born in London, Stratford last played for Scottish Division One side Inverness Caledonian Thistle, having previously played in the NCAA Division I for college side West Virginia University. He attended Wilson's School until 2003.

Stratford began his career playing for the youth academy at Fulham in England, eventually graduating to their reserve side.

At West Virginia he would finish his career as the all-time leader in assists (27) and most matches played (85). During his college career Stratford also played for the Cape Cod Crusaders in the USL Premier Development League.

He was drafted by D.C. United with the 24th overall pick in the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft on January 24, 2008. He made his debut as a sub against the Kansas City Wizards on 29 March 2008 in D.C.'s season opener and got his first start on 26 April 2008 in a 4-1 victory over Real Salt Lake.^[1]

Stratford was waived by D.C. United on August 15, 2008.

He joined Scottish side Inverness Caledonian Thistle, following a successful trial on July 23, 2009.

Stratford was released by Inverness Caledonian Thistle on May 6, 2010.

Following a successful trial period he signed a one year deal at Hereford United on 16 July. He left at the end of the season after finding first team opportunities rare.

Stratford signed for Scottish First Division side Hamilton Academical on August 31, 2011.

References

1. ^ Boehm, Charles. "United exacts revenge on RSL". mlsnet.com. http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080426&content_id=153224&vkey=news_dcu&fext=.jsp&team=t103. Retrieved 27 April 2008. 

External links

• Dan Stratford career stats at Soccerbase

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Name	Stratford, Dan
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Date of birth	1985-05-29
Place of birth	London, England
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