Will Palmquist

William Palmquist (born December 3, 1997) is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for USL League One club Richmond Kickers.

Will Palmquist
Personal information
Full name William Palmquist
Date of birth (1997-12-03) December 3, 1997
Place of birth Denver, Colorado, United States
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Richmond Kickers
Number 29
Youth career
2014–2016 Colorado Rush
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2021 Denver Pioneers 40 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 New Mexico United 0 (0)
2022– Richmond Kickers 12 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 18, 2023

Career

Youth and college

Palmquist attended East High School in Denver, where he earned First Team All-Colorado honors in 2014. He also played two years of club soccer with Colorado Rush.[1]

In 2016, Palmquist attended the University of Denver to play college soccer. He redshirted his freshman year and had a truncated season in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but went on to make 40 appearances for the Pioneers between 2016 and 2021. Palmquist was named United Soccer Coaches All-West Region First Team in 2021, Summit League Goalkeeper of the Year in 2018, and Summit League First Team in both 2018 and 2021.[1]

Professional

Following college, Palmquist signed his first professional contract with USL Championship side New Mexico United on August 18, 2021.[2]

On March 21, 2022, Palmquist signed with USL League One side Richmond Kickers ahead of their 2022 season.[3][4] He made one appearance for Richmond in 2022, starting in a 1–0 extra-time win over North Carolina Fusion in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup on April 20, 2022.[5] He re-signed with Richmond on January 26, 2023, for the club's 2023 season.[6]

Personal

Palmquist co-launched his own soccer-based data and analytics startup called First Team Analytics.[7]

References
  1. "Will Palmquist - Men's Soccer". University of Denver Athletics.
  2. "NEW MEXICO UNITED SIGNS ROOKIE GOALKEEPER WILL PALMQUIST".
  3. "Richmond adds Will Palmquist to Goalkeeping Unit".
  4. USLLeagueOne com Staff (March 21, 2022). "Richmond add Will Palmquist to Goalkeeping Unit". USL League One.
  5. "Richmond Kickers vs. North Carolina Fusion - 21 April 2022 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
  6. "Shot Stopping Will Palmquist Returns for His Second Season Between the Pipes In RVA".
  7. "DU Startup Hopes to Usher Analytics Revolution to Soccer". University of Denver. January 19, 2023.
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