Joe Prince-Wright
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Joseph Shaun Prince-Wright | ||
Date of birth | 2 September 1988 | ||
Place of birth | Southampton, England | ||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
Playing position | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Arbroath | ||
Youth career | |||
2005-2007 | Salisbury City | ||
2007 | Eastleigh FC | ||
2007-2011 | Pittsburgh Panthers | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
2012-13 | Arbroath | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. |
Joe Prince-Wright (born 2 September 1988) was an English footballer who played for Arbroath in the Scottish Second Division.[1] He is now the Lead Writer and Editor of NBC Sports' soccer website, ProSoccerTalk.
College career
After growing up in Southampton, England and playing his youth football with Salisbury City and Eastleigh, Prince-Wright moved to the U.S. and was a four-year starter for the University of Pittsburgh's varsity soccer team,[2] helping the side to a Big East Conference playoff appearance during his Sophomore year in 2008. Playing mainly as a midfielder, he is known for his tough-tackling style of play and leadership abilities. He made 66 appearances for the Blue and Gold. The midfielder was also a three-time Big East Academic All-Star during his time with the Panthers and completed several internships with ESPN Radio 1250 Pittsburgh, Root Sports and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Professional
He signed for Arbroath on an initial one-year deal on 6 July 2012.[3] Previously Prince-Wright was invited to both the USL Professional Division[4] and North American Soccer League combines[5] after finishing his college career, but opted to return home to the United Kingdom to continue playing.
Media
After moving into the media world full-time, Prince-Wright became the Lead Writer and Editor of NBC Sports' ProSoccerTalk and is based in London covering the Premier League for NBC.
Coaching
Prince-Wright also obtained a UEFA B coaching license while playing in Scotland.
References
- ↑ "Prince-Wright joins Gayfield men". Scottish Football League.
- ↑ "Joe Prince-Wright Bio for the University of Pittsburgh". PittsburghPanthers.com. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- ↑ "Prince-Wright signs pro contract". Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- ↑ "Join MLSsoccer.com's Joe Prince-Wright at the NASL Combine". MLSsoccer.com.
- ↑ "Prince-Wright aims to take next step". PittsburghPanthers.com. Retrieved 23 August 2012.