Kiel McClung

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Personal information
Kiel McClung
Full name	Kiel McClung
Date of birth	May 1, 1985 (1985-05-01) (age 23)
Place of birth	Fresno, California
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Playing position	Defender
Club information
Current club	Cleveland City Stars
Number	6
Youth clubs
2003-2007	University of California, Los Angeles
Senior clubs¹
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
2005 2006 2007 2008	Southern California Seahorses San Fernando Valley Quakes California Victory Cleveland City Stars	17 (3) 0 (0) 15 (2)
National team
2002-2005	U18 & U20 National Teams	11 caps
¹ Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. * Appearances (Goals)

Kiel McClung (born May 1, 1985 in Fresno, California) is an American soccer player who currently plays defense for the Cleveland City Stars of the USL Second Division.

[edit] Career

McClung was a three-time letterwinner at Quartz Hill High School under coach Tony Bruce. McClung was named the Golden League’s Most Valuable Player as a Junior, Daily News Player of the Year, and also the CIF Division 1 Offensive Player of the Year. McClung was also named an NSCAA/Adidas All-American.

McClung played soccer at the University of California, Los Angeles where he is obtaining his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. McClung played 72 games in his four years at UCLA, and started in 56. His freshman year he was selected to the College Soccer News All-Freshman selection. Senior year, McClung was named captain and led his team to the 2006 NCAA National Final. In 2005, McClung debuted in PDL for the Southern California Seahorses. During 2006, McClung was on the roster of the San Fernando Valley Quakes team in the USL Premier Development League, but did not feature in any games due to injury.

In January of 2007, McClung was drafted as the 44th overall in the MLS Supplemental Draft to the Los Angeles Galaxy. He trained with the team for several months before signing a contract with California Victory. McClung was named the Victory's first ever player of the week with goals against Necaxa FC and Rochester Rhinos. McClung is one of few members in the Antelope Valley Sports Hall of Fame.