Christian Volesky

Christian Volesky
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-09-15) 15 September 1992
Place of birth Henderson, Nevada, United States
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position Forward
Club information
Current team
 Oklahoma City Energy
Number 12
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011 Denver Pioneers 15 (6)
2012–2014 SIU Edwardsville Cougars 58 (23)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014 FC Tucson 6 (3)
2015–2016 Rochester Rhinos 55 (20)
2017–2018 Saint Louis FC 37 (9)
2018– Oklahoma City Energy 20 (9)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of September 29, 2018

Christian Volesky (born September 15, 1992) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Oklahoma City Energy FC.

Career

College & Youth

Volesky played four years of college soccer, spending one year at the University of Denver and three years at SIU Edwardsville.[1] While at college, Volesky appeared for USL PDL club FC Tucson during their 2014 season.[2] Volesky played four years at Foothill High School in Henderson, NV.

Professional

Volesky was named the 2015 MLS Combine Most Valuable Player after registering 2 goals in 3 games and finishing first in agility, 5-10-5, and second in the 30 meter dash.

On January 15, 2015, Volesky was selected 32nd overall in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by Portland Timbers.[3] However, he did not sign with the club.

Volesky joined USL club Rochester Rhinos on March 24, 2015.[4] Volesky helped lead the Rhinos to a 19 game unbeaten streak and the 2015 USL Championship. Volesky led the team in goals with 8 and points with 19, while also claiming 3 assists his rookie season. In his second season with the Rhinos, Volesky, again led the team with 10 goals and 12 goals in all competitions, while adding 4 assists.

On January 9, 2017, Volesky's MLS rights were traded to Sporting Kansas City from Portland Timbers.[5] However, he was waived by Kansas City on February 27, 2017.[6]

Following his release by Kansas City, Volesky signed with USL side Saint Louis FC on March 6, 2017.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Christian Volesky - SIUE". Siuecougars.com. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
  2. ↑ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Uslpdl.com. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
  3. ↑ "Portland Timbers take Christian Volesky, Kharlton Belmar with Nos. 32, 34 picks in MLS SuperDraft". OregonLive.com. 2015-01-15. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
  4. ↑ "Rhinos Sign Volesky, Silva - United Soccer League". Uslsoccer.com. 2015-03-24. Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
  5. ↑ http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1110/major-league-soccer/2017/01/09/31328232/sporting-kc-acquires-christian-volesky-via-trade-from
  6. ↑ https://www.sportingkc.com/post/2017/02/27/sporting-kc-waives-midfielder-benji-joya-and-forward-christian-volesky
  7. ↑ http://www.saintlouisfc.com/general/2016-17/releases/STLFC_Announce_Volesky
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