Lars Eckenrode
Lars Konstantin Eckenrode (born March 24, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who plays for South Georgia Tormenta FC in USL League One.
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(s) | Centerback | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | South Georgia Tormenta | ||
Number | 4 | ||
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) |
2017–2018 | Toronto FC II | 18 | (0) |
2018 | Toronto FC III[1] | 3 | (0) |
2019– | South Georgia Tormenta | 4 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 21, 2019 |
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.[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
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 goal on April 14, 2019 in a 1–1 draw with Orlando City B.[10]
References
- "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.