David Wright (soccer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | April 8, 1978 | ||
| Place of birth | Louisville, Kentucky, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1996-1999 | Creighton Bluejays | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1999 | Jackson Chargers | ||
| 2000-2003 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 78 | (4) |
| 2004 | Rochester Rhinos | 27 | (2) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
David Wright is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the USL A-League.
Wright graduated from Ballard High School. During his prep soccer career, Wright was a two-time high school state champion and the Kentucky High School Player of the Year. Wright attended Creighton University where he was a 1999 NCAA First Team All American. Wright also played for the Jackson Chargers of the USL Premier Development League during the college off-season. In February 2000, the Miami Fusion selected Wright in the third round (twenty-fifth overall) of the 2000 MLS SuperDraft.[1] Wright was the last player released during the pre-season. However, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds had also drafted Wright in the second round (45th overall) of the 2000 A-League Draft.[2] After leaving the Fusion, Wright signed with the Riverhounds, playing for them until 2003. In 2002, Wright injured his knee in the pre-season and saw time in only nine games during the second half of the season. In January 2004, Wright joined the Rochester Rhinos.[3]