Greg McKeown (soccer)

Greg McKeown is a retired American soccer forward who played in the North American Soccer League and American Soccer League.

Greg McKeown
Personal information
Place of birth United States
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
1973–1976 San Francisco Dons
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1977–1978 San Jose Earthquakes 2 (0)
1980–1981 Sacramento Gold
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

McKeown attended the University of San Francisco, playing on the men's soccer team from 1973 to 1977. In 1976, he scored a goal and assisted on another as the Dons won the NCAA Men's Division I Soccer Championship.[1]

In 1977, McKeown captained the Dons to a second consecutive Division I championship.

In 1977, the San Jose Earthquakes selected McKeown in the first round of the North American Soccer League. He played two first-team games over two seasons. In 1980-1981, he played for the Sacramento Gold of the American Soccer League.[2]

In 1989, he was co-owner of the Sacramento Senators of the Western Soccer League.[3]

In 2003, McKeown was inducted into the University of San Francisco sports hall of fame.

Greg McKeown is the CFO for Somerston Estate and Wine Company in Napa Valley.

References

  1. Four NCAA Championships Under Stephen Negoesco
  2. Sports Illustrated: A Roundup Of The Week May 12-18
  3. SOCCER SENATORS GO UNDER SACRAMENTO BEE - Tuesday, December 12, 1989
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