Lars Konstantin Eckenrode (born March 24, 1995) is an American retired professional soccer player.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lars Konstantin Eckenrode | ||
| Date of birth | March 24, 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | West Springfield, Virginia, United States | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centerback | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2013 | D.C. United | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2016 | Michigan Wolverines | 68 | (1) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011 | D.C. United Reserves | 2 | (0) |
| 2014 | D.C. United U-23 | ||
| 2015–2016 | AFC Ann Arbor | 4 | (1) |
| 2017–2018 | Toronto FC II | 18 | (0) |
| 2018 | Toronto FC III[1] | 3 | (0) |
| 2019–2022 | South Georgia Tormenta | 21 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of January 18, 2023 | |||
Career edit
College & Youth edit
Eckenrode grew up in West Springfield, Virginia and played soccer for the West Springfield Spartans. After a decorated club and high school career, he attended the University of Michigan for four years, where he played for the Wolverines. Scoring once in 68 appearances, while also recording 2 assists, he was named to the Big Ten All-Rookie Team in 2013 and College Sports Madness Preseason All-Big Ten Team in 2014.[2]
During his time in college, Eckenrode also spent time with National Premier Soccer League sides D.C. United U-23 and AFC Ann Arbor.[3][4]
Professional edit
Eckenrode was drafted in the fourth round, 83rd overall, in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by Toronto FC on January 17, 2017.[5] He signed with United Soccer League side Toronto FC II on March 16, 2017.[6] Eckenrode made his professional debut on March 25, 2017, in a 1-0 victory over Phoenix Rising.[7] He missed the majority of the 2017 season as he was rehabbing from an injury. On March 23, 2018, Toronto FC II re-signed Eckenrode.[8]
On December 11, 2018, Eckenrode signed with Tormenta FC of the newly founded USL League One.[9] He scored his first professional goal on April 14, 2019 in a 1–1 draw with Orlando City B.[10]
Eckenrode retired following the 2022 USL League One season and joined the Tormenta front office as Coordinator of Special Projects.[11] Eckenrode left the Tormenta front office in October 2023.[12]
References edit
- ^ "Lars Eckenrode". League1 Ontario.
- ^ "Lars Eckenrode". mgoblue.com. Board of Regents of the University of Michigan. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
- ^ "Lars Eckenrode". npsl.bonzidev.com. National Premier Soccer League. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
- ^ "D.C. United U23 NPSL vs. ASA Charge". www.npsl.info. National Premier Soccer League. June 20, 2014. Archived from the original on December 28, 2014. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
- ^ "Eckenrode Becomes First AFC Ann Arbor Player Drafted to MLS". afcannarbor.com. January 23, 2017. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
- ^ "Toronto FC II Signs Lars Eckenrode". torontofc.ca. MLS. March 16, 2017. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
- ^ "Phoenix Rising FC vs Toronto FC II". uslsoccer.com. United Soccer League. March 25, 2017. Archived from the original on February 19, 2018. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
- ^ "Toronto FC II signs Lars Eckenrode". torontofc.ca. March 23, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
- ^ "Tormenta FC Signs Former Toronto FC II Player Lars Eckenrode". TormentaFC.com. Tormenta FC. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
- ^ "Orlando City B vs. Tormenta 1–1". soccerway.com. Perform Group. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
- ^ Pintor, Edwin. "Lars Eckenrode Joins Tormenta FC Front Office". TormentaFC.com. Tormenta FC. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ "Tormenta FC Announces Departure of Special Projects Coordinator Lars Eckenrode". TormentaFC.com. Tormenta FC. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
External links edit
- Lars Eckenrode at USL League One
- Lars Eckenrode at Soccerway
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