Ed Gettemeier
Encyclopedia
Ed Gettermeier is a retired American soccer goalkeeper
who played professionally in the North American Soccer League
and Major Indoor Soccer League.
where he played on the men's soccer team from 1979 to 1982. He was a 1982 Second Team All American.
of the North American Soccer League
. In 1984, he moved to the Chicago Sting
. The Sting released him in October 1984. He then signed as a free agent with the St. Louis Steamers
of the Major Indoor Soccer League. He played two seasons with the Steamers before being released at the end of the 1985-1986 season. In July 1986, he joined the Kansas City Comets
. He played for the Comets until 1989.
In 1989, Gettemeier became the goalkeeper coach with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
. He is now currently a middle school principal for Hardin Middle School in St.Charles, MO.
Goalkeeper (football)
In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
who played professionally in the North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
and Major Indoor Soccer League.
Youth
Gettemeier attended Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, commonly abbreviated SIUE, is a four-year coed public university in Edwardsville, Illinois about from St. Louis, Missouri. SIUE was established in 1957 as an extension of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and is the younger of the two largest...
where he played on the men's soccer team from 1979 to 1982. He was a 1982 Second Team All American.
Professional
In 1983, Gettemeier turned professional with the Montreal ManicMontreal Manic
Montreal Manic were a soccer team based out of Montreal that played in the NASL. They played from 1981 to 1983. Their home field was Olympic Stadium...
of the North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
. In 1984, he moved to the Chicago Sting
Chicago Sting
The Chicago Sting was an American professional soccer team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Sting played in the North American Soccer League from 1975 to 1984 and in the Major Indoor Soccer League from in the 1982-83 season and again from 1984 to 1988...
. The Sting released him in October 1984. He then signed as a free agent with the St. Louis Steamers
St. Louis Steamers (1979–1988)
The original St. Louis Steamers played in the original Major Indoor Soccer League from 1979 through 1988. Their home fixtures were held at the St. Louis Arena.-Ownership:* Ben Kerner & Partnership * Thomas M...
of the Major Indoor Soccer League. He played two seasons with the Steamers before being released at the end of the 1985-1986 season. In July 1986, he joined the Kansas City Comets
Kansas City Comets
The Kansas City Comets were a professional indoor soccer team based for most of its existence in Kansas City, Missouri. They played in the original Major Indoor Soccer League from 1979–1991, when they folded...
. He played for the Comets until 1989.
In 1989, Gettemeier became the goalkeeper coach with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, commonly abbreviated SIUE, is a four-year coed public university in Edwardsville, Illinois about from St. Louis, Missouri. SIUE was established in 1957 as an extension of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and is the younger of the two largest...
. He is now currently a middle school principal for Hardin Middle School in St.Charles, MO.