Gregory Walters
Encyclopedia
Greg Walters is an American soccer player, currently plays for the Waikato FC
of the New Zealand Football Championship
.
, attending Sanderson High School
where he was an all conference goalkeeper his senior season. He then attended Cape Fear Community College
in 2004 and 2005. In 2006, he transferred to Appalachian State University
where he became the starting goalkeeper soon after his arrival.
, in April. In November, 2008 Walters transferred to Waikato FC
of the New Zealand Football Championship
.
Waikato FC
Waikato Football Club, currently known as Yardhouse Waikato Football Club due to sponsorship agreements, is a football club based in Hamilton, New Zealand. The club was founded in 2004 and currently play in the ASB Premiership...
of the New Zealand Football Championship
New Zealand Football Championship
The New Zealand Football Championship is the national association football league in New Zealand. It is a professional/semi-professional status Association football sports Franchise league that is operated by New Zealand Football...
.
College
Walters grew up in Raleigh, North CarolinaRaleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh is the capital and the second largest city in the state of North Carolina as well as the seat of Wake County. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city's 2010 population was 403,892, over an area of , making Raleigh...
, attending Sanderson High School
Sanderson High School
Sanderson's sports team play under the Sparta identity. The school's motto is "Sumus Spartani. Sumus Optimi." which is Latin for "We are the Spartans. We are the best." Their athletic director is Tony Lewis, also the head football coach...
where he was an all conference goalkeeper his senior season. He then attended Cape Fear Community College
Cape Fear Community College
Cape Fear Community College is a two year college located in Wilmington, North Carolina.CFCC is the fifth largest community college in the state with over 27,000 students taking classes every year...
in 2004 and 2005. In 2006, he transferred to Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University is a comprehensive , public, coeducational university located in Boone, North Carolina, United States. Appalachian State, also referred to as Appalachian, App State, or simply App, is the sixth largest institution in the University of North Carolina system...
where he became the starting goalkeeper soon after his arrival.
Professional
While in college, Walters also played for the Cary RailHawks U23's of the fourth division Premier Development League in 2007. After graduation, he remained with Cary, beginning the 2008 season with them before being called up to senior team, the Carolina RailHawks of the USL First DivisionUSL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
, in April. In November, 2008 Walters transferred to Waikato FC
Waikato FC
Waikato Football Club, currently known as Yardhouse Waikato Football Club due to sponsorship agreements, is a football club based in Hamilton, New Zealand. The club was founded in 2004 and currently play in the ASB Premiership...
of the New Zealand Football Championship
New Zealand Football Championship
The New Zealand Football Championship is the national association football league in New Zealand. It is a professional/semi-professional status Association football sports Franchise league that is operated by New Zealand Football...
.