Erik Ustruck

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Erik Ustruck
Personal information
Full name Erik John Ustruck
Date of birth January 4, 1985 (1985-01-04) (age 23)
Place of birth    St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing position forward
Club information
Current club Houston Dynamo
Youth clubs
2003-06 Santa Clara
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
2007— Houston Dynamo
   

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 13 March 2007.
2 National team caps and goals correct
as of 13 March 2007.
* Appearances (Goals)

Erik Ustruck (born January 4, 1985) is an American soccer player who currently plays for the Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer.

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[edit] College

Ustruck played four years at Santa Clara University, scoring eight goals during his collegiate career and fighting back from a knee injury during his junior year.[1] He was noted for his versatility and work ethic.[2]

[edit] Professional Career

Ustruck was drafted by the Dynamo in the third round of the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft - a draft that he watched online with his friends[3] - as the 39th supplemental pick overall. Though he played as both a forward and a midfielder in college, Ustruck appears likely to be converted to a left back or left-sided midfielder in MLS.[4]

[edit] International Career

He played several games with the Under-20 United States national team in 2003.[1]

[edit] See also

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ a b "Erik Ustruck", Santaclarabroncos.cstv.com, retrieved March 13, 2007.
  2. ^ Bernhardt, Matt. "Erik Ustruck", MatchNight Central Scouting Database, retrieved March 13, 2007.
  3. ^ Doss-Antoun, Joe. "Santa Clara Soccer's Ustruck Drafted In MLS", USCHO.com, January 25, 2007, retrieved March 13, 2007.
  4. ^ Carrick, Buzz. "MLS Combine 07 Report: Wrap Up", 3rddegree.com, January 10, 2007, retrieved March 13, 2007.