Adam Straith
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John Adam Straith is a Canadian professional soccer player, he is currently playing for German club Energie Cottbus.
as part of the Vancouver Whitecaps Residency
program in the 2007–08 school year, the centre back was a student at Oak Bay High School in Victoria
, British Columbia.
. He left Canada in summer 2008 and moved to the German club Energie Cottbus
on a season-long loan deal, after impressing the German club during a one-month trial. In the summer of 2009, he left Germany
and returned to the Whitecaps
but on 25 August 2009 Energie Cottbus
used its buy option to acquire him for an undisclosed fee. He made his senior debut for FC Energie Cottbus in the 2. Fussball-Bundesliga against FC St. Pauli
on 25 October 2009 and scored his first ever goal in Germany in his first game for his club. On 16 December 2009 Straith signed his first professional contract with FC Energie Cottbus, which runs until 30 June 2013.
where they failed to Qualify for the U-17 World Cup
, Korea 2007.
He scored his first goal for Canada in Jamaica for the Caribbean Cup. Straith fended off the defenders to beat everyone in the air and placed the ball in the left corner of the net.
On May 24, 2010, Straith made his senior team
debut as an 81st minute substitute in a 5–0 loss against Argentina
at the Estadio Monumental
. He played his second game on 3 June 2010 and played 90 minutes vs Venezuela national football team
, alongside his teammate Eddy Sidra
. He was officially capped by Canada during its World Cup Qualifying match vs St. Lucia national football team on October 7, 2011.
Last updated on August 13, 2011
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Statistics as of November 15, 2011
Early life
He attended Burnaby Central Secondary SchoolBurnaby Central Secondary School
Burnaby Central Secondary School is a public high school in Burnaby, British Columbia. It is located adjacent Deer Lake Park and is a part of Burnaby School District 41. Currently, there are more than 1,400 students attending the school. It has five computer labs, two gymnasiums, two outdoor...
as part of the Vancouver Whitecaps Residency
Vancouver Whitecaps Residency
Vancouver Whitecaps Residency, formerly known as Whitecaps FC Reserves, is a Canadian soccer team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Although founded in 2005 as part of the development system for the Vancouver Whitecaps USL First Division franchise, beginning in 2011 they are part of the...
program in the 2007–08 school year, the centre back was a student at Oak Bay High School in Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada and is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific coast. The city has a population of about 78,000 within the metropolitan area of Greater Victoria, which has a population of 360,063, the 15th most populous Canadian...
, British Columbia.
Career
Straith has played for numerous other clubs in Victoria such as Bays United, Victoria United and captained his Metro Team in the Lower Island Soccer Association. From 12 July to 3 August 2007, he had a trial with the U-19 Junior Bundesliga side of 1860 Munich alongside with Antonio RagoAntonio Rago
Antonio Rago is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for FC Edmonton in the North American Soccer League.-Youth and college:...
. He left Canada in summer 2008 and moved to the German club Energie Cottbus
Energie Cottbus
FC Energie Cottbus is a German association football club based in Cottbus, Lusatia . It was founded in 1963 as SC Cottbus in what was, at the time, East Germany...
on a season-long loan deal, after impressing the German club during a one-month trial. In the summer of 2009, he left Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and returned to the Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps Residency
Vancouver Whitecaps Residency, formerly known as Whitecaps FC Reserves, is a Canadian soccer team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Although founded in 2005 as part of the development system for the Vancouver Whitecaps USL First Division franchise, beginning in 2011 they are part of the...
but on 25 August 2009 Energie Cottbus
Energie Cottbus
FC Energie Cottbus is a German association football club based in Cottbus, Lusatia . It was founded in 1963 as SC Cottbus in what was, at the time, East Germany...
used its buy option to acquire him for an undisclosed fee. He made his senior debut for FC Energie Cottbus in the 2. Fussball-Bundesliga against FC St. Pauli
FC St. Pauli
Fußball-Club St. Pauli is a German sports club based in the St. Pauli quarter of Hamburg. The football section is part of a larger club that also has Rugby Fußball-Club St. Pauli is a German sports club based in the St. Pauli quarter of Hamburg. The football section is part of a larger club that...
on 25 October 2009 and scored his first ever goal in Germany in his first game for his club. On 16 December 2009 Straith signed his first professional contract with FC Energie Cottbus, which runs until 30 June 2013.
International career
Straith has also been capped for the Canadian U-17 National teamCanada men's national youth soccer teams
Canada's men's national soccer teams compete at various age levels, including under-23 , under-20, and under-17. Many of Canada's current internationals have played at one or more of these age levels early in their career, often working with the same coaches and teammates throughout their...
where they failed to Qualify for the U-17 World Cup
2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup
The FIFA U-17 World Cup 2007 was held in the Korea Republic between 18 August and 9 September 2007. For this event, the number of teams had been expanded from 16 to 24, with the top two of each group and the four best third-place teams advancing to the Round of 16...
, Korea 2007.
He scored his first goal for Canada in Jamaica for the Caribbean Cup. Straith fended off the defenders to beat everyone in the air and placed the ball in the left corner of the net.
On May 24, 2010, Straith made his senior team
Canada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
debut as an 81st minute substitute in a 5–0 loss against Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
at the Estadio Monumental
Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti
Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti, is a stadium in the Belgrano district of Buenos Aires, Argentina at the intersection of Figueroa Alcorta and Udaondo. It is the home venue of Club Atlético River Plate and is named after former club president Antonio Vespucio Liberti...
. He played his second game on 3 June 2010 and played 90 minutes vs Venezuela national football team
Venezuela national football team
The Venezuela national football team is the national football team of Venezuela and is controlled by the Federación Venezolana de Fútbol. It is nicknamed La Vinotinto , because of the traditional burgundy color of their shirts....
, alongside his teammate Eddy Sidra
Eddy Sidra
Eduard Mahir Sidra is a Sudanese-born Canadian soccer player. He is an attacking defender who often plays on the right side.-Club:...
. He was officially capped by Canada during its World Cup Qualifying match vs St. Lucia national football team on October 7, 2011.
Career Statistics
| Club | Nat | Season | League | League | Cup | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| Energie Cottbus II |  Germany |
2008-09 | Regionalliga | 14 | 1 | - | 14 | 1 | |
| 2009-10 | Oberliga NOFV-Oberliga Nord The NOFV-Oberliga Nord is the fifth tier of the German football league system in the northern states of former East Germany and West-Berlin. Until the introduction of the 3. Liga in 2008, it was the fourth tier of the league system. It covers the German states of Berlin, Brandenburg and... |
4 | 0 | - | 4 | 0 | |||
| Club total | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1 | |||
| Energie Cottbus Energie Cottbus FC Energie Cottbus is a German association football club based in Cottbus, Lusatia . It was founded in 1963 as SC Cottbus in what was, at the time, East Germany... |
Germany |
2009-10 | 2. Bundesliga 2. Fußball-Bundesliga - Changes in division set-up :* Number of clubs: currently 18. From 1974 to 1981 there were two conferences, each of 20 teams. In 1981–91 it had 20... |
23 | 1 | - | 23 | 1 | |
| 2010-11 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |||
| 2011-12 2011–12 2. Fußball-Bundesliga The 2011–12 2. Fußball-Bundesliga is the 38th season of the 2. Fußball-Bundesliga, Germany's second tier of its football league system. The season commenced on 15 July 2011, three weeks earlier than the 2011–12 Fußball-Bundesliga season, and will end with the last games on 6 May 2012... |
7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |||
| Club total | 37 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 39 | 1 | |||
| Career total | 55 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 57 | 2 | |||
Last updated on August 13, 2011
International Stats
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Statistics as of November 15, 2011