David Roth (soccer)

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David Roth
Personal information
Full name David Roth
Date of birth December 4, 1985 (1985-12-04) (age 22)
Place of birth    St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Red Bull New York
Number 5
Youth clubs
2004-2007 Northwestern University
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
2006-07
2008-
Chicago Fire Premier
Red Bull New York
19 (6)
0 (0)   

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 4 June 2008.
* Appearances (Goals)

David Roth (born December 4, 1985 in St. Louis, Missouri) is an American soccer midfielder who currently plays for Red Bull New York of the Major League Soccer.

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[edit] Youth Career

Roth played college soccer for Northwestern University from 2004 to 2007. During his career there he played 83 games and scored 19 goals and 32 assists. Roth was a Big 10 First Team member in 2006 and 2007 and a NSCAA All-American Second Team member in 2007. Roth was also a NSCAA All-Great Lakes Region First Team member in 2006 and 2007.[1]

[edit] Club Career

Roth was drafted by the New York Red Bulls with the 44th overall pick (4th round) in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft.[2][3] He injured his left knee on February 15, 2008 in a scrimmage against Hammarby IF. Roth had successful knee surgery six days later and is expected to return in 3-4 months.[4]

Roth has already become a fan favorite even though he has yet to take the field. Roth played the drums with the Empire Supporters Club on April 27, 2008.

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