Kyle Parker (born December 17, 1993) is an American soccer player who most recently played for the Wilmington Hammerheads in the USL.

Kyle Parker
Personal information
Date of birth (1993-12-17) December 17, 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth Columbus, Ohio, United States
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Forward
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2015 Charlotte 49ers 78 (34)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016 Wilmington Hammerheads 23 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 25, 2016

Career

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Amateur

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Parker spent his youth career at the Charlotte Soccer Academy.[1] He attended Marvin Ridge High School in Waxhaw, North Carolina.

College

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Parker spent his entire college career at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He made a total of 78 appearances for the 49ers and tallied 34 goals and 15 assists.[2]

Professional

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On January 14, 2016, Parker was selected in the second round (31st overall) of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft by Columbus Crew.[3] He wasn't signed permanently by Columbus, and instead signed with United Soccer League club Wilmington Hammerheads on March 24, 2016.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "CSA Development Academy Alumni List". Charlotte Soccer Academy. Charlotte Soccer Academy. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  2. ^ "Kyle Parker". Charlotte 49ers. UNC Charlotte. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  3. ^ "Charlotte 49ers' Kyle Parker taken in 2nd round by Columbus in Major League Soccer draft". The Charlotte Observer. January 15, 2016. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  4. ^ John Smist (March 24, 2016). "Hammerheads sign forward Kyle Parker". WECT.com. Raycom Media. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
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