| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Erik John Ustruck | ||
| Date of birth | January 4, 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender / Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Orlando City | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2006 | Santa Clara Broncos | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2007–2009 | Houston Dynamo | 2 | (0) |
| 2009 | → Austin Aztex (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2010 | FC Tampa Bay | 5 | (0) |
| 2011– | Orlando City | 11 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of June 10, 2011. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Erik Ustruck (born January 4, 1985 in St. Louis, Missouri) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Orlando City in the USL Professional Division.
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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]
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 right back or right-sided midfielder in MLS.[4]
Ustruck made his full professional debut for Dynamo on 1 July 2008, in a US Open Cup third round game against Charleston Battery.[5]
He was sent on loan to Austin Aztex on June 16, 2009.[6]
After returning from his short loan spell, Ustruck made his MLS debut, coming on as a sub in Houston's 2-1 loss to Seattle Sounders FC on the road in Seattle.[7]
Ustruck was waived by Houston on March 24, 2010,[8] and signed a one year contract with the FC Tampa Bay on April 5, 2010.[9]
After his contract was up for FC Tampa Bay, Ustruck signed a multi-year contract with USL Pro club Orlando City on March 18, 2011.[10]
He played several games with the Under-20 United States national team in 2003.[1]
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