Austin Washington

Austin Washington (born September 26, 1985) is an American professional soccer player who most recently played for Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer.

Austin Washington
Personal information
Date of birth (1985-09-26) September 26, 1985
Place of birth Spokane, Washington, USA
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
2004 Whitworth Pirates
2005–2007 Gonzaga Bulldogs
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2005 Spokane Shadow 22 (0)
2006 Boulder Rapids Reserve 15 (0)
2007 Spokane Spiders 6 (0)
2008–2009 Chicago Fire 9 (0)
2009Cleveland City Stars (loan) 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 October 2009

Career

College and amateur

Washington attended Joel E Ferris High School[1]

Professional

Washington was drafted in the fourth round (54th overall) of the 2008 MLS SuperDraft by Chicago Fire. He was sent on loan to the Cleveland City Stars for one game in early 2009 before returning to complete the season with the Chicago Fire.[2]

Post-soccer

As a doctoral student, Washington teaches religion at Phillips Exeter Academy.[3]

References

  1. "Fire select six players in SuperDraft", Major League Soccer, January 18, 2008.
  2. "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on 5 February 2013. Retrieved 30 April 2009.
  3. "Austin B. Washington". Phillips Exeter Academy.
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