Lars Eckenrode
Personal information | |||
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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) | ||
Playing position | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Toronto FC II | ||
Number | 35 | ||
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) |
2014 | D.C. United U-23 | ||
2015–2016 | AFC Ann Arbor | 4 | (1) |
2017– | Toronto FC II | 8 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 8, 2018 |
Lars Konstantin Eckenrode (born March 24, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who plays for Toronto FC II.
Career
College & Youth
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.[1]
During his time in college, Eckenrode also spent time with National Premier Soccer League sides D.C. United U-23 and AFC Ann Arbor.[2][3]
Professional
Eckenrode was drafted in the fourth round, 83rd overall, in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by Toronto FC on January 17, 2017.[4] He signed with United Soccer League side Toronto FC II on March 16, 2017.[5] Eckenrode made his professional debut on March 25, 2017, in a 1-0 victory over Phoenix Rising.[6] 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.[7]
References
- ↑ "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. 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. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
- ↑ "Toronto FC II signs Lars Eckenrode". torontofc.ca. March 23, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2018.