Greg McKeown (soccer)
Greg McKeown is a retired American soccer forward who played in the North American Soccer League and American Soccer League.
| 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
- Four NCAA Championships Under Stephen Negoesco
- Sports Illustrated: A Roundup Of The Week May 12-18
- SOCCER SENATORS GO UNDER SACRAMENTO BEE - Tuesday, December 12, 1989