Andrew "Drew" Spencer Helm (born November 9, 1984) is a former American soccer player.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Andrew Spencer Helm | ||
| Date of birth | November 9, 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Jupiter, Florida, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | South Florida Surf | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2004 | South Florida Bulls | 19 | (3) |
| 2005 | Florida Atlantic Owls | 4 | (2) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006 | Chivas USA | 8 | (0) |
| 2007–2008 | Marinhas | 5 | (3) |
| 2008–2011 | Bodens BK | 8 | (5) |
| 2012–201? | Orlando City U-23 | 1 | (0) |
| 2016 | South Florida Surf | 7 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 Aug 2008 | |||
Early life and collegiate career
editDrew Helm was born in Jupiter, Florida. His older brother Ryan is a pro surfer, and both brothers were known as freediving spear-fishermen.[1] He attended Jupiter Community High School.[2]
Helm began his collegiate soccer career at the University of South Florida. He played two years at USF, appearing in 17 matches, notching 3 goals and 7 assists. In 2005, he transferred to Florida Atlantic University, but after only appearing in 4 matches, scoring 2 goals, he was injured for the remainder of the season.
Professional career
editDespite his injury-plagued year, Helm was invited to the 2006 Adidas MLS Combine, where his performance earned him the first overall selection in the 2006 MLS Supplemental Draft by Chivas USA,[3] who signed him to a developmental contract.[4] He played sparingly during the 2006 season, making 8 appearances and starting just once. Following the season, he left Chivas to join lower-division Portuguese club Marinhas for the remainder of the 2006/07 season. He joined Swedish club Bodens BK in summer 2008 for a contract spanning the last half of the Swedish season. Helm scored the winning goal for BBK in his debut for the club on August 10, 2008.[5]
In 2010, he returned to Bodens BK during the autumn,[6][7] and in the last game of the season he scored the goal that secured the club's status as a Division 1 team for 2011.[8]
In 2012, Helm played for the Orlando City's under-23 team, starting the first game of the 2012 season on May 4.[9]
In 2016, Helm signed with the South Florida Surf for the Premier Development League season.[10]
References
edit- ^ Hartman, Mark (February 7, 2006). "The Brothers Helm - Surfboards, fish & soccer balls". Surfers Village. Archived from the original on May 19, 2017. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
- ^ "Helm leads Jupiter rebirth". The Palm Beach Post. December 20, 2001.
- ^ "Real Salt Lake snaps up Rowland second in supplemental draft". Soccer Times. January 26, 2006. Archived from the original on April 5, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
- ^ Jones, Grahame L. (April 4, 2006). "Chivas USA to rely heavily on Razov". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on October 26, 2012.
- ^ Lindmark, Jens (August 10, 2008). "Matchrapport: Bodens BK - Syrianska Botkyrka IF 1-0 (0-0)" (in Swedish). Bodens BK. Archived from the original on August 23, 2008.
- ^ Stålnacke, Jimmy (August 7, 2010). "Det har varit en hektisk sommar för Bodens BK. Spelare har kommit och gått. Tillbaka är ett nygammalt ansikte - Drew Helm". Norrländska Socialdemokraten (in Swedish).
- ^ Landström, Jimmy (August 26, 2010). "Helm kan göra comeback i BBK på söndag". Norrbottens-Kuriren (in Swedish).
- ^ "Helm kvar i Bodens BK". P4 (in Swedish). Sveriges Radio. November 24, 2010.
- ^ Jones, Chris (May 4, 2012). "Match Recap: U23s Earn Draw in First Match of 2012". Orlando City S.C.
- ^ "Roster". South Florida Surf. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
External links
edit- Drew Helm at ForaDeJogo (archived)
