Bryan Ciesiulka

Bryan Ciesiulka (born October 10, 1991) is an American professional soccer player.

Career

Youth

Ciesiulka played for Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, Illinois. He was named a NSCAA/adidas All-American as a senior in 2009.^[1] He was named Gatorade Illinois Boys Soccer Player of the Year in 2009.^[2] Bryan also played for the Chicago Fire Academy from 2007-2010.

College

Ciesiulka played college soccer at Marquette University. While at Marquette, Bryan helped the Golden Eagles win the school's first Big East Conference Division Title in 2011.^[3] The Golden Eagles again won the Big East in his senior season in 2013.^[4] He was a three time captain at Marquette. Prior to his senior season, Bryan was named to the Soccer America All-American team.^[5] Bryan was a Senior CLASS Award finalist in 2013.^[6] In 2013, Bryan was named Big East Midfielder of the Year, as well as making the All-Conference First Team.^[7] Bryan ended his career with 9 goals and 17 assists, while playing in 69 career games with 63 starts.^[8]

Professional

Ciesiulka was selected by the Chicago Fire in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft,^[9][10] but was released prior to the start of the season.^[11] Ciesiulka signed shortly thereafter with Swedish club Gimo IF FK.^[12]

On February 13, 2015, USL club Saint Louis FC announced their signing of Ciesiulka.^[13]

Personal

Ciesiulka grew up in Naperville, Illinois. Bryan is the son of Philip and Nancy Ciesiulka. He has two sisters, Jenny and Katie. Katie currently plays soccer at Marquette.^[14]

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