Jeff Harwell
Jeff Harwell (born September 7, 1986) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Austin Aztex in the USL Premier Development League.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jeffery Daniel Dean Harwell Jr. | ||
Date of birth | September 7, 1986 | ||
Place of birth | Dallas, Texas, United States | ||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Austin Aztex | ||
Youth career | |||
2005–2008 | SMU Mustangs | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2009 | Austin Aztex U23 | 1 | (0) |
2009 | Austin Aztex | 15 | (2) |
2013– | Austin Aztex | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 June 2013 |
Career
Youth and Amateur
Harwell attended Jesuit College Preparatory School, and played college soccer at Southern Methodist University, where he was selected to the Conference USA All-Freshman team in 2005, and the All-Conference USA third-team as a junior.
Professional
Despite being invited to the 2008 MLS Combine,[1] Harwell was not drafted, and having been unable to secure a professional contract elsewhere, signed with Austin Aztex U23 of the USL Premier Development League for the 2009 season. After making one appearance for the U23 team, Harwell was promoted up to the Austin Aztex senior team in May 2009, and made his debut for the team on May 29, 2009, in a game against Puerto Rico Islanders.[2]
References
- "SMU PLAYERS GET MLS INVITE". Archived from the original on 2012-02-14. Retrieved 2009-05-30.
- "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on 2009-05-21. Retrieved 2009-05-30.