Lars Eckenrode
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Lars Konstantin Eckenrode | ||
Date of birth | March 24, 1995 | ||
Place of birth | West Springfield, Virginia, United States | ||
Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Playing position | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Toronto FC II | ||
Number | 35 | ||
Youth career | |||
2011–2013 | D.C. United | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2013–2016 | Michigan Wolverines | 68 | (1) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2014 | D.C. United U-23 | ||
2015–2016 | AFC Ann Arbor | 4 | (1) |
2017– | Toronto FC II | 2 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 4, 2017. |
Lars Konstantin Eckenrode (born March 24, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for Toronto FC II in the USL.
Career
College & Youth
Eckenrode grew up in West Springfield, Virginia and played soccer for the West Springfield Spartans. After a decorated club and high school career, he attended the University of Michigan for four years, where he played for the Wolverines. Scoring once in 68 appearances, while also recording 2 assists, he was named to the Big Ten All-Rookie Team in 2013 and College Sports Madness Preseason All-Big Ten Team in 2014.[1]
During his time in college, Eckenrode also spent time with National Premier Soccer League sides D.C. United U-23 and AFC Ann Arbor.[2][3]
Professional
Eckenrode was drafted in the fourth round, 83rd overall, in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by Toronto FC on January 17, 2017.[4] He signed with United Soccer League side Toronto FC II on March 16, 2017.[5]
Eckenrode made his professional debut on March 25, 2017, in a 1-0 victory over Phoenix Rising.[6]
References
- ↑ http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/lars_eckenrode_846141.html
- ↑ http://npsl.bonzidev.com/sam/teams/index.php?team=1573510&player=39941811
- ↑ https://archive.is/20141228040427/www.npsl.info/MatchReports/64214691/4600329.html
- ↑ http://www.afcannarbor.com/latestnews/2017/1/23/eckenrode-becomes-first-afc-ann-arbor-player-drafted-to-mls
- ↑ https://www.torontofc.ca/post/2017/03/16/toronto-fc-ii-signs-lars-eckenrode
- ↑ http://www.uslsoccer.com/phoenixrisingfc-torontofcii-905435