Stanley "Kip" Jordan was an American soccer defender who was a 1973 first team All American, then spent three seasons in the North American Soccer League (NASL).
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Stanley E. Jordan | ||
| Place of birth | Rochester, New York, United States | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1986–1989 | Cornell University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1974–1975 | Miami Toros | 13 | (1) |
| 1976 | Rochester Lancers | 10 | (0) |
| 1978 | Buffalo Blazers | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jordan first attended Bowling Green State University in 1970 and transferred to Monroe Community College for 1971 where he was recognized with National Junior College Athletic Association All-America first team selection. He then returned to senior college at Cornell University, playing on the men's soccer team from 1972 to 1973. He was a 1972 Honorable Mention (third team) and a 1973 first team All American. Jordan graduated in 1974 and was a member of the Quill and Dagger society. He was inducted with the inaugural class into Cornell's Athletic Hall of Fame in 1978.[1] In 1974, Jordan signed with the Miami Toros of the North American Soccer League. He moved to the Rochester Lancers for the 1976 season. In 1978, he played in Canada's National Soccer League with the Buffalo Blazers.[2]
References
edit- ^ Cornell University Soccer Records
- ^ Jones, Steve (6 July 1978). "Blazers Really Believe Fans Are in Niagara Falls". Buffalo News. p. 13.