John Michael Hayden
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John Michael Hayden is an American
soccer player, currently playing for semi-professional indoor soccer team, the Louisville Lightning.
in Louisville, Kentucky
, Hayden matriculated at Indiana University in 2002. After redshirting his freshman season, Hayden began to see regular time with the Hoosiers in 2003 as they won back-to-back NCAA titles in 2003 and 2004, the latter in penalties versus the University of California, Santa Barbara. His biggest moment came in the 2004 NCAA College Cup semifinals, when he scored an overtime header in Indiana's win over third-ranked Maryland
. Hayden scored a career-high seven goals his sophomore year. Hayden was a regular in the midfield as a junior in 2005 as well before completing his career with an all-Big Ten Conference season in 2006.
While at Indiana, Hayden spent the collegiate off-season with several USL Premier Development League
teams. In 2002 and 2003, he played with the West Michigan Edge
. In 2004, he spent the season with the Indiana Blast
and in 2005 with the Chicago Fire Premier
. Hayden signed with the Fort Wayne Fever
for the 2006 season.
selected Hayden in the first round (13th overall) in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft
. He made his professional debut for them on 10 July 2007, in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
against Charleston Battery
. He was loaned out to USL-1 side Cleveland City Stars
in May 2009. While at Cleveland he landed USL-1 team of the week accolades following performances against the Portland Timbers
and the Minnesota Thunder
.
On July 1, 2009, Hayden made his first start of the 2009 season against the Austin Aztex
of the USL First Division
in the third round of the 2009 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
, a game which Dynamo won 2-0. Hayden played in subsequent cup games for Dynamo against Charleston Battery
and Seattle Sounders FC
, playing 90 minutes and contributing two assists in Dynamo's 4-0 win over Charleston. Hayden was waived by Houston on November 25, 2009.
In January 2010, Hayden signed with his hometown's Louisville Lightning
from the Professional Arena Soccer League
. He also returned to the Lightning for the full 2010-11 season.
women's soccer team.
United States
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soccer player, currently playing for semi-professional indoor soccer team, the Louisville Lightning.
Youth and College
A two-time Parade Magazine All-American at Trinity High SchoolTrinity High School (Louisville, Kentucky)
Trinity High School is a Catholic, all-boys, college preparatory high school located in St. Matthews, Kentucky, a city within the Louisville Metro governmental area. Trinity first opened its doors in 1953, when Archbishop John Floersh anticipated the growth of Louisville's eastern suburbs by...
in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Kentucky, and the county seat of Jefferson County. Since 2003, the city's borders have been coterminous with those of the county because of a city-county merger. The city's population at the 2010 census was 741,096...
, Hayden matriculated at Indiana University in 2002. After redshirting his freshman season, Hayden began to see regular time with the Hoosiers in 2003 as they won back-to-back NCAA titles in 2003 and 2004, the latter in penalties versus the University of California, Santa Barbara. His biggest moment came in the 2004 NCAA College Cup semifinals, when he scored an overtime header in Indiana's win over third-ranked Maryland
University of Maryland, College Park
The University of Maryland, College Park is a top-ranked public research university located in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C...
. Hayden scored a career-high seven goals his sophomore year. Hayden was a regular in the midfield as a junior in 2005 as well before completing his career with an all-Big Ten Conference season in 2006.
While at Indiana, Hayden spent the collegiate off-season with several 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...
teams. In 2002 and 2003, he played with the West Michigan Edge
West Michigan Edge
West Michigan Edge was an American soccer team based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1995, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2008, when the franchise folded and the team left the league.The team played...
. In 2004, he spent the season with the Indiana Blast
Indiana Blast
Indiana Blast were an American soccer team, founded in 1997. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues, and played in the D-3 Pro League, the A-League and the USL Premier Development League, until folding at the end of the 2004 season....
and in 2005 with the Chicago Fire Premier
Chicago Fire Premier
Chicago Fire Premier is an American soccer team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 2001, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games at...
. Hayden signed with the Fort Wayne Fever
Fort Wayne Fever
Fort Wayne Fever was an American soccer team based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Founded in 2003, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009, after which the franchise folded and the team left the league.The team...
for the 2006 season.
Professional
Houston DynamoHouston Dynamo
The Houston Dynamo is an American professional soccer club, based in Houston, Texas, that plays in Major League Soccer, the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2005 as Houston 1836, the team name was renamed to Houston Dynamo following protests from Hispanic...
selected Hayden in the first round (13th overall) in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft
2007 MLS SuperDraft
The 2007 MLS SuperDraft, was held in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 12, 2007. It was the eighth annual Major League Soccer SuperDraft. The first selection belonged to expansion team Toronto FC.The SuperDraft was followed by the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft....
. He made his professional debut for them on 10 July 2007, in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is a knockout tournament in American soccer. The tournament is the oldest ongoing American soccer competition and is presently open to all United States Soccer Federation affiliated teams, from amateur adult club teams to the professional clubs of Major League...
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 loaned out to USL-1 side 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 May 2009. While at Cleveland he landed USL-1 team of the week accolades following performances against the Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers (USL)
Portland Timbers was an American professional soccer team based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 2001, the team played in various leagues at the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, including the USL First Division and the USSF Division 2 Professional League, until the end of...
and the Minnesota Thunder
Minnesota Thunder
Minnesota Thunder was an American professional soccer team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1990, the team played in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009. The team played its home games at the National Sports Center in nearby...
.
On July 1, 2009, Hayden made his first start of the 2009 season against the Austin Aztex
Austin Aztex
Austin Aztex FC was an American professional soccer team based in Austin, Texas, United States. Founded in 2008, the team played in the USL First Division, and in the USL Division of the USSF D2 Pro League, the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
of the USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
in the third round of the 2009 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is a knockout tournament in American soccer. The tournament is the oldest ongoing American soccer competition and is presently open to all United States Soccer Federation affiliated teams, from amateur adult club teams to the professional clubs of Major League...
, a game which Dynamo won 2-0. Hayden played in subsequent cup games for Dynamo 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....
and 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...
, playing 90 minutes and contributing two assists in Dynamo's 4-0 win over Charleston. Hayden was waived by Houston on November 25, 2009.
In January 2010, Hayden signed with his hometown's Louisville Lightning
Louisville Lightning
Louisville Lightning are an indoor soccer team based in Louisville, Kentucky. They joined the Professional Arena Soccer League in 2009. They were confirmed as an expansion team in August of that year and began playing in November of the same year. -History:...
from the Professional Arena Soccer League
Professional Arena Soccer League
The Professional Arena Soccer League is an North American indoor soccer league recognized by FIFRA ....
. He also returned to the Lightning for the full 2010-11 season.
Personal
On December 1, 2007 Hayden married Hollie Minogue, who played soccer for the University of LouisvilleUniversity of Louisville
The University of Louisville is a public university in Louisville, Kentucky. When founded in 1798, it was the first city-owned public university in the United States and one of the first universities chartered west of the Allegheny Mountains. The university is mandated by the Kentucky General...
women's soccer team.
Indiana University
- NCAA Men's Division I Soccer Championship (1): 20042004 Division I Men's College CupThe 2004 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship was a tournament of 48 teams from NCAA Division I. This year's College Cup Final Four was held at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. All the other games were played at the home field of the higher seeded team. The final was held on...