John Ball (soccer)
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| John Ball | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | November 5, 1972 | |
| Place of birth | Newtown, Connecticut, United States | |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | |
| Playing position | Midfielder | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Rochester Raging Rhinos | |
| Number | 13 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| 1992–1995 | Southern Conn. | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005–present |
Carolina Dynamo Staten Island Vipers Chicago Fire Rochester Raging Rhinos Charleston Battery Carolina Dynamo Milwaukee Wave United Atlanta Silverbacks Rochester Raging Rhinos |
24 (6) 24 (4) 9 (0) 17 (5) 23 (6) 12 (2) 26 (4) 21 (3) 68 (10) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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John Ball (born November 5, 1972 in Newtown) is a soccer midfielder from the United States, playing for the Rochester Raging Rhinos of the USL First Division.
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[edit] Collegiate career
Ball played college soccer for Southern Connecticut State. While at Southern Connecticut State, his team won the NCAA Division II Championship in his freshman and senior year while reaching the Final Four in all four years.
[edit] Chicago Fire
Ball made his debut for the Chicago Fire against the Dallas Burn, playing 90 minutes, on August 22, 1999. He scored his first and only MLS goal in the Western Conference Semifinals against the Dallas Burn on October 16, 1999.
[edit] Rochester Raging Rhinos
In 2005, Ball signed with the Rochester Raging Rhinos of the USL-1.[1] Ball is affectionately known as "The Old Man" to Rhinos supporters and was a regular starter in the midfield during the 2007 season. The nickname may be in jeopardy during the 2008 season since the addition of 39 year old Steve Guppy.[2]
