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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | July 29, 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Springfield, OH, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Vålerenga | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2002 | USF | ||
| 2003 | Evansville | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2002–2003 | Cape Cod Crusaders | 22 | (0) |
| 2004–2007 | D.C. United | 77 | (0) |
| 2004 | → Northern Virginia Royals (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2007– | Vålerenga | 53 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2009– |  United States |
6 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 31 December 2008. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Troy Perkins (born July 29, 1981 in Springfield, Ohio) is an American soccer player who currently plays goalkeeper for Vålerenga in the Norwegian Premier League.
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College
Perkins played college soccer at the University of South Florida and the University of Evansville. He was named third-team All-Conference USA in 2001, and second-team All-CUSA in 2002. He transferred to Evansville for his senior season. At Evansville, he allowed only twenty-one goals in nineteen matches, compiling a 1.09 goals-against-average. Perkins also played in the PDL for the Cape Cod Crusaders in 2002 and 2003.
Professional career
Upon graduating in 2003, Perkins went undrafted. However, he was signed to a developmental contract by D.C. United. Not expected to contribute, Perkins was given an opportunity after both Nick Rimando and Doug Warren lost their starting positions. Perkins proved up to the task, and went on to start sixteen games for the team, posting a 1.62 goals against average. Although Perkins was performing well, the team suffered during his tenure, and he was replaced near the end of the season with Nick Rimando, who would also start for United throughout the playoffs.
During the 2006 season, Perkins was the starting goalkeeper for United, playing thirty of thirty-two games. He was also named 2006 MLS Goalkeeper of the year, Best XI, and voted to the 2006 All Star Team.
Perkins finished the 2007 MLS season with a 1.10 goals against average, eight shutouts, and sixteen wins, the most in the league.
On December 20, Perkins signed a five-year contract with Vålerenga[1] [2], making him the first American to sign for the club. This move looked more likely after D.C. United acquired goalkeeper Zach Wells on December 12, 2007.
He has also played for the United States National Team, receiving his first cap against Sweden on January 21, 2009.[3]
Trivia
- In early 2005 he trained with Bolton Wanderers F.C., an English Premier League club.
- In early 2006 he trained with Everton.
- Beginning in 2006, Perkins worked a second job as a mortgage loan processor[4], leading United fans to put up a banner that said, "Troy Saves -- and Loans."
- While being a backup goalkeeper for DC United, Perkins also had a second job working at a sporting goods store in Fair Lakes, VA called Galyans (which is currently known as Dick's Sporting Goods).
- Perkins is a graduate of Thomas Worthington High School, in Worthington, OH.
Honors
D.C. United
- Major League Soccer Supporter's Shield (1): 2007
Vaalrenga
- Norwegian Cup Champion(1): 2008
Individual
- MLS Goalkeeper of the Year: 2006
- MLS Best XI: 2006
References
- ^ "Norwegian Team Acquires United's Perkins". http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/21/AR2007122102066.html. Retrieved 2007-12-24.
- ^ "Troy Perkins klar for Vålerenga" (in Norwegian). http://www.vif-fotball.no/article1505308.ece. Retrieved 2007-12-24.
- ^ "Sacha Kljestan Hat Trick Provides U.S. Men With 3-2 Victory Against Sweden to Open 2009". http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_12386304.html. Retrieved 2009-07-09.
- ^ "A Goalie You Can Bank On". http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/07/14/AR2006071401521.html. Retrieved 2006-12-09.
External links
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| Preceded by Pat Onstad |
MLS Goalkeeper of the Year 2006 |
Succeeded by Brad Guzan |
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