Erik Ustruck
Encyclopedia
Erik Ustruck is an American
soccer player who currently plays for Orlando City in the USL Professional Division.
, scoring eight goals during his collegiate career and fighting back from a knee injury during his junior year. He was noted for his versatility and work ethic.
- a draft that he watched online with his friends - as the 39th supplemental pick overall. Though he played as both a forward and a midfielder in college, Ustruck appears likely to be converted to a right back or right-sided midfielder in MLS.
Ustruck made his full professional debut for Dynamo on 1 July 2008, in a US Open Cup third round game against Charleston Battery
.
He was sent on loan to Austin Aztex on June 16, 2009.
After returning from his short loan spell, Ustruck made his MLS debut, coming on as a sub in Houston's 2-1 loss to Seattle Sounders FC
on the road in Seattle.
Ustruck was waived by Houston on March 24, 2010, and signed a one year contract with the FC Tampa Bay on April 5, 2010.
After his contract was up for FC Tampa Bay, Ustruck signed a multi-year contract with USL Pro
club Orlando City on March 18, 2011.
in 2003.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player who currently plays for Orlando City in the USL Professional Division.
College
Ustruck played four years at Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara University
Santa Clara University is a private, not-for-profit, Jesuit-affiliated university located in Santa Clara, California, United States. Chartered by the state of California and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, it operates in collaboration with the Society of Jesus , whose...
, scoring eight goals during his collegiate career and fighting back from a knee injury during his junior year. He was noted for his versatility and work ethic.
Professional
Ustruck was drafted by the Dynamo in the third round of the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft2007 MLS Supplemental Draft
The 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft was held on January 18, 2007, following the SuperDraft , as teams fill out their developmental rosters.-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:-Round 4:-References:*...
- a draft that he watched online with his friends - as the 39th supplemental pick overall. Though he played as both a forward and a midfielder in college, Ustruck appears likely to be converted to a right back or right-sided midfielder in MLS.
Ustruck made his full professional debut for Dynamo on 1 July 2008, in a US Open Cup third round game against Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
.
He was sent on loan to Austin Aztex on June 16, 2009.
After returning from his short loan spell, Ustruck made his MLS debut, coming on as a sub in Houston's 2-1 loss to Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The club competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Sounders FC was established in November 2007 as a MLS expansion team, making it the 15th team in...
on the road in Seattle.
Ustruck was waived by Houston on March 24, 2010, and signed a one year contract with the FC Tampa Bay on April 5, 2010.
After his contract was up for FC Tampa Bay, Ustruck signed a multi-year contract with USL Pro
USL Pro
The USL Professional Division, commonly known as USL Pro , is a professional men's soccer league in the United States that began its inaugural season in 2011....
club Orlando City on March 18, 2011.
International
He played several games with the Under-20 United States national teamUnited States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
in 2003.