Steven Perry

Steven Perry
Personal information
Full name Steven Perry
Date of birth September 7, 1988 (1988-09-07) (age 23)
Place of birth Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Playing position Forward
Club information
Current club Ekenäs IF
Number 11
Youth career
2007–2010 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2009-2010 Indiana Invaders 12 (2)
2011– Ekenäs IF 22 (27)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of January 14, 2011.
† Appearances (Goals).

Steven Perry (born September 7, 1988 in Edmond, Oklahoma) is an American soccer player. As of October 2011, he plays for Ekenäs IF in the Kakkonen.

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Career

College and Amateur

Perry played college soccer at the University of Notre Dame. During his time at Notre Dame, Perry played primarily as a High forward. He appeared in 75 matches for Notre Dame, making 33 starts, tallying 15 goals and 8 assists.[1] During Perry's first 3 seasons at Notre Dame he played behind MAC Herman Trophy Winner Joseph Lapira and two time Big East leading scorer Bright Dike, both currently playing in the professional ranks.

During his senior year, Perry led the Big East in scoring (12) and was tied for first in points (28). He was voted a unanimous All Big-East First Team selection. He also was voted to the NSCAA Scholar All-America team.[2]

During his time at college, Perry also played for USL Premier Development League club Indiana Invaders in both their 2009 and 2010 seasons.[3]

Professional

Perry was selected 39th overall in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft by New England Revolution.[4] However, after spending some of pre-season with the club, he was released from the camp at the end of February, 2011.[5]

Perry signed with Finnish third division club Ekenäs IF in March, 2011.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Player Bio: Steven Perry - UND.COM - University of Notre Dame Official Athletic Site". Und.Com. 1988-09-07. http://www.und.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/perry_steven00.html. Retrieved 2011-10-05. 
  2. ^ "Player Bio: Steven Perry - UND.COM - University of Notre Dame Official Athletic Site". Und.Com. 1988-09-07. http://www.und.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/perry_steven00.html. Retrieved 2011-10-05. 
  3. ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Uslsoccer.com. http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2009/22332.html#MAIN. Retrieved 2011-10-05. 
  4. ^ "Revolution selects five at SuperDraft | New England Revolution". Revolutionsoccer.net. 2011-01-13. http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2011/01/revolution-selects-five-superdraft. Retrieved 2011-10-05. 
  5. ^ Donahue, Sean (2011-03-02). "Revs wave goodbye to three". Nesoccertoday.com. http://nesoccertoday.com/?p=3516. Retrieved 2011-10-05. 
  6. ^ "Nyheter | Page 4". Eif.fi. http://www.eif.fi/fotboll/Page-4. Retrieved 2011-10-05. 

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