Worteh Sampson
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 June 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Monrovia, Liberia | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Detroit Waza | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2002 | Schoolcraft College | ||
| 2003–2004 | Madonna University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2006–2008 | Detroit Ignition (MISL)(indoor) | 28 | (18) |
| 2008-09 | Detroit Ignition (XSL) (indoor) | ? | (?) |
| 2008– | Charlotte Eagles | 11 | (0) |
| 2010-11 | Baltimore Blast (indoor) | 14 | (8) |
| 2011- | Detroit Waza (indoor) | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Worteh Sampson (born 25 June 1981 in Monrovia, Liberia) is a Liberian soccer forward who currently plays for the Detroit Waza of the Professional Arena Soccer League.
College
In 2001, Sampson received a scholarship to play at Schoolcraft College in Michigan, where he was an integral part of the programs success until 2002. Immediately following Schoolcraft, he received another 2-year grant to play at Madonna University in Michigan. There he encountered significant exposure for his record breaking achievements. He graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing.
Professional
The Detroit Ignition of Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) drafted Sampson in 2006. He played for the Ignition for three straight seasons, starting with 2006-07. For the 2008-09 season, the team played in the Xtreme Soccer League.
In 2008, Sampson signed with the Charlotte Eagles of the USL Second Division.
Sampson played the 2010-11 MISL season for the Baltimore Blast, scoring 8 goals and 8 assists in 14 regular games.[1] In 2011, he moved to the Detroit Waza.
Career team achievements
- 1st Place in Michigan with Schoolcraft College 2001.
- Midwest Champions with Schoolcraft College 2001.
- 6th Place in the National Division 1 (NJCAA) Final Tournament in Tyler, Texas with Schoolcraft College.
- 2nd Place in Michigan with Schoolcraft College 2002.
- Midwest Champions with Schoolcraft College 2002.
- 3rd Place in the National Division 1 (NJCAA) Final Tournament in Tyler, Texas with Schoolcraft College.
Career personal achievements
- 2003 NAIA (WHAC) player of the year with Madonna University
- 2003 NAIA All Region and All All American
- 2003 Madonna University Offensive Player of the year
- 2003 Runner up Madonna University Athlete of the year
- 2004 NAIA All Region and All American
- 2004 Madonna University Player of the year