Seth George
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| Seth George | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | March 30, 1976 | |
| Place of birth | Mission Viejo, California, United States | |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | |
| Playing position | Forward | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| 1995-1998 | UCLA | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1999 1999-2000 2001 |
1860 Munich Los Angeles Galaxy Chicago Fire |
0 (0) 23 (3) 0 (0) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Seth George (born March 30, 1976 in Mission Viejo, California) was a U.S. soccer forward who spent two seasons in Major League Soccer
[edit] Youth
George had an outstanding youth soccer career beginning with his club team, Huntington Beach Futbol Club. In 1992, George and his team mates at Huntington won the U.S. U-16 national championship, the DJ Niotis Cup.[1] He then played soccer at Santa Margarita High School where he holds the record for single season and career goals. In 1995, he was the Orange County Offensive MVP.[2] In 1995, he entered college at UCLA where he would play four seasons with the men’s soccer team. In 1997, the Bruins went to the NCAA Men's Soccer Championship game against the Virginia Cavaliers. George scored both goals in the UCLA’s 2-0 victory. [3] He was named the tournament’s offensive MVP and was selected as a second team All American. In 1988, he was named a first team All American, ending his career in 1998 with 49 goals in 86 games.[4]
[edit] Professional
In 1999, George was drafted in the first round of the United Soccer League’s draft by the San Diego Flash[5] and by the Los Angeles Galaxy in the second round (thirteenth overall) of the 1999 MLS College Draft. George chose not to sign with either team, but moved to Europe, signing a contract with 1860 Munich. When it became apparent that he would not find first team playing time in Germany, George returned to the U.S. and singed with the Galaxy. Over two seasons, he appeared in twenty-three games, most as a late game substitute. The Galaxy waived him on November 2, 2000.[6] A few days later, the Chicago Fire selected George in the waiver draft, but he never played a league game with them.[7][8] Although George retired from playing professionally in 2001, he continued to play on an amateur and semi-professional bases. In 2005, he was the team MVP for the Phoenix Croatians[9]
