Gordon Kljestan
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Gordon Kljestan is a retired American
soccer player.
for Cal State Fullerton, prior to transferring to Seton Hall University
where he played from 2004 to 2006. Kljestan was a three year starter for the Pirates and was named as a 2006 All-Big East preseason selection and 2005 All-Big East honorable mention.
During his college years, Kljestan also played three seasons for Orange County Blue Star
of the USL Premier Development League
.
with the 10th overall pick in the first round of the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft
. He started in six games for the Galaxy reserve team, logging 513 minutes, but was waived at the end of the season without making a senior start.
In 2007, Kljestan signed with the New Jersey Ironmen
of the Major Indoor Soccer League
. He played thirty-two games, scoring two goals. In 2008, he played in one game for his second USL Premier Development League
team, Newark Ironbound Express
. On June 7, 2008, he started in a 1-1 draw against the Long Island Rough Riders
. He started and played for 68 minutes until the game was called off due to weather.
Kljestan signed with the New York Red Bulls on June 25, 2008 after training with the team for weeks. He played in his first match for the New York the following day in a friendly against Chivas Guadalajara., and made his full professional debut for the Red Bulls on 1 July 2008, in a US Open Cup third round game against Crystal Palace Baltimore. He was waived on November 26, 2008.
He signed with Cleveland City Stars
in April 2009 and he played in 22 games.
Kljestan signed with FC Tampa Bay of the USSF Division 2 in April 2010. Appeared in 12 matches, scoring 2 goals as a defender.
Retired from professional soccer in January 2011 and took a coaching role with the Los Angeles Galaxy Youth Academy.
and United States national soccer team
midfielder Sacha Kljestan
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player.
College and Amateur
Kljestan played one year of college soccerCollege soccer
College soccer is a term used to describe association football played by teams who are operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes...
for Cal State Fullerton, prior to transferring to Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University is a private Roman Catholic university in South Orange, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1856 by Archbishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Seton Hall is the oldest diocesan university in the United States. Seton Hall is also the oldest and largest Catholic university in the...
where he played from 2004 to 2006. Kljestan was a three year starter for the Pirates and was named as a 2006 All-Big East preseason selection and 2005 All-Big East honorable mention.
During his college years, Kljestan also played three seasons for Orange County Blue Star
Orange County Blue Star
Orange County Blue Star is an American soccer team based in Irvine, California, United States. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.The team plays its home games at...
of the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
.
Professional
Kljestan was drafted by the Los Angeles GalaxyLos Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
with the 10th overall pick in the first round of the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft
2007 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:*...
. He started in six games for the Galaxy reserve team, logging 513 minutes, but was waived at the end of the season without making a senior start.
In 2007, Kljestan signed with the New Jersey Ironmen
New Jersey Ironmen
The New Jersey Ironmen were an American indoor soccer team. They originally joined the Major Indoor Soccer League for the 2007–08 season. When the MISL ceased operations a year later, they joined the Xtreme Soccer League. The team played at the Prudential Center, sharing the facility with the...
of the Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Indoor Soccer League (2001–2008)
The Major Indoor Soccer League was the top professional indoor soccer league in the USA. The league was a member of both the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA. The MISL had replaced the NPSL which folded in 2001. According to MISL.net, the league has ceased operations as of May 31, 2008...
. He played thirty-two games, scoring two goals. In 2008, he played in one game for his second USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
team, Newark Ironbound Express
Newark Ironbound Express
Jersey Express is an American soccer team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 2007, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference...
. On June 7, 2008, he started in a 1-1 draw against the Long Island Rough Riders
Long Island Rough Riders
Long Island Rough Riders is an American soccer team based in South Huntington, New York, United States. Founded in 1994, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its...
. He started and played for 68 minutes until the game was called off due to weather.
Kljestan signed with the New York Red Bulls on June 25, 2008 after training with the team for weeks. He played in his first match for the New York the following day in a friendly against Chivas Guadalajara., and made his full professional debut for the Red Bulls on 1 July 2008, in a US Open Cup third round game against Crystal Palace Baltimore. He was waived on November 26, 2008.
He signed with Cleveland City Stars
Cleveland City Stars
Cleveland City Stars was an American professional soccer team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Founded in 2006, the team played in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until 2009...
in April 2009 and he played in 22 games.
Kljestan signed with FC Tampa Bay of the USSF Division 2 in April 2010. Appeared in 12 matches, scoring 2 goals as a defender.
Retired from professional soccer in January 2011 and took a coaching role with the Los Angeles Galaxy Youth Academy.
Personal
Gordon is the brother of former Chivas USA and current AnderlechtR.S.C. Anderlecht
Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, usually known as Anderlecht or RSCA , is a Belgian professional football club based in Anderlecht in the Brussels Capital Region. Anderlecht plays in the Belgian Pro League and is the most successful Belgian football team in European competitions as well as in the...
and United States national soccer team
United 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...
midfielder Sacha Kljestan
Sacha Kljestan
Sacha Kljestan is an American soccer player who currently plays for Anderlecht in the Belgian First Division.-Youth and College:...
.