Jeff Cosgriff (born December 26, 1987, in San Francisco, California) is an American soccer player.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jeffrey Cosgriff | ||
| Date of birth | December 26, 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | San Francisco, California, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2008 | Santa Clara Broncos | ||
| 2009 | California Golden Bears | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007 | San Jose Frogs | 2 | (0) |
| 2008 | San Francisco Seals | 4 | (0) |
| 2009 | NorCal Lamorinda United | ||
| 2010 | AC St. Louis | 23 | (2) |
| 2011 | Minnesota Stars FC[1] | 19 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of February 4, 2012 | |||
Career edit
Youth and amateur edit
Cosgriff grew up in San Bruno, California, attended St. Ignatius College Preparatory School, and played three years of college soccer at Santa Clara University, where he was named to the WCC All-Freshman team in 2006 and earned an All-WCC Honorable Mention in 2008, before transferring to the University of California, Berkeley for his senior year.[2] He appeared in 64 games and scored nine goals during his three years with the Broncos, and played 18 games and scored six goals as a senior for the Golden Bears.
During his college years Cosgriff also played for the San Jose Frogs[3] and the San Francisco Seals[4] in the USL Premier Development League, and for NorCal Lamorinda United in the National Premier Soccer League.
Professional edit
Cosgriff signed his first professional contract in 2010 when he was signed by AC St. Louis of the USSF Division 2 Professional League.[5] He made his professional debut on April 10, 2010, in St. Louis's first ever game, against Carolina RailHawks.[6]
After the demise of AC St. Louis following the 2010 season, Cosgriff signed with NSC Minnesota Stars of the North American Soccer League on March 22, 2011.[7]
References edit
- ^ Formally known as NSC Minnesota Stars prior to 2012.
- ^ Men's soccer loses four key players
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on 2012-10-03. Retrieved 2012-08-19.
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on 2012-10-08. Retrieved 2011-07-16.
- ^ AC St. Louis signs nine more players
- ^ Barbara Double Sinks St. Louis
- ^ "NSC Minnesota Stars Announce Four New Signings, Three Re-Signings". 22 March 2011.