David Roth (soccer)
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | David Roth | ||
Date of birth | December 4, 1985 | ||
Place of birth |
St. Louis, Missouri , United States | ||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
2004–2007 | Northwestern University | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2006–2007 |
Chicago Fire Premier | 19 | (6) |
2008–2009 | New York Red Bulls | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 June 2008 |
David Roth (born December 4, 1985,
Career
Roth played
Roth was drafted by New York Red Bulls with the 44 overall pick (4th round) in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft.[2][3] He injured his left knee on February 15, 2008 in a scrimmage against Hammarby IF. Roth had successful knee surgery six days later and was out 3–4 months.[4]
Roth become a fan favorite even before he took to the field. Roth played the drums with the Empire Supporters Club on April 27, 2008.
He made his professional debut on 1 July 2008, in the
He trained many youth soccer teams in NJ.
Roth was also chosen for the Messi vs. Friends charity game in Chicago at Soldier Field. He has a significant role in the Messi and Me Documentary which chronicles the Messi and Friends game in which 10 Northwestern players participated.
References
- ^ "Youth Career". Archived from the original on 2008-05-22. Retrieved 2008-05-22.
- ^ Drafted by New York
- ^ "Off to New York". Archived from the original on 2008-04-12. Retrieved 2008-03-07.
- ^ Roth Injured
- ^ New York shutout by Crystal Palace Archived 2008-07-08 at the Wayback Machine From http://redbull.newyork.mlsnet.com[permanent dead link], Posted 01 July 2008.