Christopher Loftus (born October 20, 1984), is an American former soccer player.

Chris Loftus
Personal information
Full name Christopher Loftus
Date of birth (1984-10-20) October 20, 1984 (age 40)
Place of birth Springfield, IL, United States
Height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Metro FC
2003–2006 Duke
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2006 Raleigh Elite 13 (2)
2007 New England Revolution 0 (0)
2007New Hampshire Phantoms (loan) 3 (0)
2008–2009 IF Limhamn Bunkeflo 28 (8)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 February 2008

Playing career

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College level

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Loftus played four years of college soccer for Duke, scoring 24 goals in 80 appearances,[1] and in the USL Premier Development League for Raleigh Elite.

Draft

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He was drafted by the Revolution in the third round of the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft and signed a developmental contract.

Having failed to make a break into the first team, Loftus was loaned out USL Second Division side New Hampshire Phantoms, making three appearances for the team.[2] His only appearance for the Revolution came in one game in the US Open Cup. He was waived by New England after the 2007 season. He signed with Swedish second division side IF Limhamn Bunkeflo in February 2008.

Coaching career

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By December 2010, he was working as assistant coach for the Evansville Purple Aces.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Chris Loftus". Archived from the original on 10 October 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2010.
  2. ^ "New Hampshire Phantoms - USL Second Division". Archived from the original on 10 October 2010. Retrieved 19 December 2010.
  3. ^ "2010-11 Men's Soccer Coaching Staff". gopurpleaces.com. Retrieved 17 December 2010.