Randy Merkel
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | March 20, 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Carol Stream, Illinois, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995 | Penn State Nittany Lions | ||
| 1996–1998 | Maryland Terrapins | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1999–2000 | Raleigh Express | 55 | (5) |
| 2001 | Atlanta Silverbacks | 17 | (0) |
| 2001 | → Miami Fusion (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Randy Merkel is an American retired soccer midfielder who played professionally in the USL A-League and Major League Soccer.
Merkel began his collegiate career in 1995 at the Penn State. He then transferred to the University of Maryland where he played on the men's soccer team from 1996 to 1998.[1][2]
In February 1997, the Columbus Crew selected Merkel in the third round (thirty-third overall) of the 1999 MLS College Draft.[3] The Crew released Merkel in the pre-season and he signed with the Raleigh Express of the USL A-League. In 2001, Merkel moved to the Atlanta Silverbacks. In June 2001, the Miami Fusion of the Major League Soccer called up Merkel for one game.[4] The Silverbacks released Merkel in February 2002.[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ 1996 Outlook Archived 2012-03-17 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Maryland Terrapins All Time Roster Archived 2011-10-27 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ 1999 MLS College Draft
- ↑ Orange Bowl Aura Thrills Coach, Team
- ↑ Atlanta Silverbacks Ink 2001 A-League Defender Of The Year Gilbert Jean-Baptiste And MLS Defender Alan Woods
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