Steve Kuntz is a retired American soccer player who played professionally in the National Professional Soccer League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Steven J. Kuntz | ||
| Date of birth | June 20, 1970 | ||
| Place of birth | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1988–1991 | St. Louis Billikens | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1993–1999 | St. Louis Ambush (indoor) | 186 | (161) |
| 1994 | Milwaukee Rampage | ||
| 1995 | St. Louis Knights | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Youth
editKuntz was born and grew up in St. Louis. He played for Liebe SC, winning the National U-16 (Niotis Cup) championship in 1985.[1] He attended Saint Louis University, playing on the men's soccer team from 1988 to 1991. He was a 1991 Second Team All American.[2] Kuntz graduated in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in finance. In 1997, St. Louis inducted Kuntz into the Billiken's Athletic Hall of Fame.[3]
Professional
editKuntz began his professional career in 1993 with the St. Louis Ambush of the National Professional Soccer League.[4] He spent six seasons with the Ambush. In 1994, Kuntz spent the outdoor season with the Milwaukee Rampage of the USISL. In 1995, he played for the St. Louis Knights in the USISL Pro League.[5]
References
edit- ^ USA Youth Soccer National Champions (1935–1998). soccertimes.com. Archived 2013-03-02 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Billiken's soccer records
- ^ Billiken Hall of Fame. slubillikens.com. Archived 2014-02-04 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE FINAL OFFICIAL REPORT -- 1993–1994. kenn.com. Archived 2015-09-07 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ 1995 USISL Awards. socceramerica.com. Archived 2016-08-28 at the Wayback Machine