Wes Hart

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Wes Hart (born September 14, 1977, in Littleton, Colorado) is an American soccer defender, who last played for the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer.

After graduating from Columbine High School, Hart played his college soccer at the University of Wisconsin (1996-1997) and at the University of Washington (1998-1999) along with fellow Earthquake Craig Waibel. Hart was selected seventh overall in the 2000 MLS SuperDraft by the Colorado Rapids. In his first two years with the Rapids, Hart missed the beginning of each season due to injuries. However, the following two seasons saw Hart return from injury where he able to play a more substantial role with team.

Before the beginning of the 2004 season, Hart was traded to the San Jose Earthquakes from the Rapids for a conditional pick in the 2005 MLS SuperDraft. Hart saw a more limited role with the Quakes, appearing in less than half the games. After appearing in seven games in 2005, he was released in August.