Christian Volesky

Christian Volesky (born September 15, 1992) is an American soccer player who currently plays as a forward for USL Championship club Colorado Springs Switchbacks.

Christian Volesky
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-09-15) September 15, 1992
Place of birth Henderson, Nevada, United States
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Playing position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Colorado Springs Switchbacks
Number 9
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 34 (9)
2018 Oklahoma City Energy 18 (9)
2019 Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 24 (3)
2020– Colorado Springs Switchbacks 1 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of September 24, 2019

College and amateur

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.

Club career

Volesky was named the 2015 MLS Combine Most Valuable Player after registering two goals in three 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 eight, and points, with 19, while also claiming three assists his rookie season. In his second season with the Rhinos, Volesky, again led the team with ten goals and twelve goals in all competitions, while adding four 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]

After spending most of the 2018 season with USL side Oklahoma City Energy, Volesky joined Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC on February 7, 2019.[8]

On January 8, 2020, Volesky made the move to USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks.[9]

References
  1. "Christian Volesky - SIUE". siuecougars.com. SIUE. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
  2. "FC Tucson - Premier Development League". uslpdl.com. United Soccer League. Archived from the original on January 4, 2015. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
  3. "Portland Timbers take Christian Volesky, Kharlton Belmar with Nos. 32, 34 picks in MLS SuperDraft". OregonLive.com. January 15, 2015. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
  4. "Rhinos Sign Volesky, Silva - United Soccer League". Uslsoccer.com. March 24, 2015. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
  5. Schuller, Rudi (January 9, 2017). "Sporting KC acquires Christian Volesky via trade from Portland Timbers". goal.com. Goal. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  6. Kovzan, Sam (February 27, 2017). "Sporting KC waives midfielder Benji Joya and forward Christian Volesky". sportingkc.com. Sporting Kansas City. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  7. "STLFC Add Christian Volesky to Attack". saintlouisfc.com. Saint Louis FC. March 6, 2017. Archived from the original on March 7, 2017. Retrieved March 7, 2017.
  8. "Familiar Feeling: Volesky Heads to Hounds". uslchampionship.com. USL Championship. February 7, 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  9. "Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Sign Christian Volesky". switchbacksfc.com. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. January 8, 2020. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
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