Lee Tschantret
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Lee Tschantret is a retired defender
who plays in the National Indoor Soccer League
for the Philadelphia KiXX
. Prior to joining the KiXX, he spent most of his career in the National Professional Soccer League and its successor, the Major Indoor Soccer League. He also played outdoor soccer in the American Professional Soccer League
and USL A-League.
. He attended the University at Albany where he played on the school's NCAA Division III soccer team from 1987 to 1990. During his four season he scored 50 goals and added 40 assists. He was a 1988 second team and a 1989 first team All American.
of the American Professional Soccer League
. That year, the Capitals went to the APSL championship, losing to the San Francisco Bay Blackhawks
. In 1992, he played for the Harrisburg Heat
in the National Professional Soccer League. In 1994, he move to the Kansas City Attack
. In 1995 and 1996, he played the summer outdoor season with the New York Centaurs
in the A-League. In 1998, he played for the Hershey Wildcats
in the A-League. He was named to the 1998 First XI (All Star Team). That fall, he played for the Philadelphia KiXX
before the team traded him in February 1999 to the St. Louis Steamers for Ken Snow
. He returned to the A-League in 1999, this time with the Staten Island Vipers
. In the fall of 1999, he signed with the Detroit Rockers
, but only played one season with them before moving to the Baltimore Blast
. In 2000, he played six games, scoring two goals, with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds
. He finished his career in the MISL with the Blast in 2007.
Tschantret led the Major Indoor Soccer League in penalty minutes all time with 748. He is on pace to be the 15th player to record 1000 points.
On February 2, 2007, he gained his 1000th assist in a victory over the KiXX.
In November, 2008, Tschantret signed with the Philadelphia KiXX of the NISL.
in Towson, Maryland
.
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
who plays in the National Indoor Soccer League
National Indoor Soccer League
The Major Indoor Soccer League , formerly known as the National Indoor Soccer League, is an indoor soccer league which began play in 2008. It is the third league to be known as the Major Indoor Soccer League...
for the Philadelphia KiXX
Philadelphia KiXX
The Philadelphia KiXX were a professional indoor soccer team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Founded in 1995 as an NPSL expansion franchise, they played in the Major Indoor Soccer League.The team colors were red, black, white, and blue...
. Prior to joining the KiXX, he spent most of his career in the National Professional Soccer League and its successor, the Major Indoor Soccer League. He also played outdoor soccer in the American Professional Soccer League
American Professional Soccer League
The American Professional Soccer League is a former professional men's soccer league which featured teams from both the United States and Canada. It was the first outdoor soccer league to feature teams from throughout the United States since the demise of the original North American Soccer League...
and USL A-League.
Youth
Tschantret is originally from Albany, New YorkAlbany, New York
Albany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York, the seat of Albany County, and the central city of New York's Capital District. Roughly north of New York City, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about south of its confluence with the Mohawk River...
. He attended the University at Albany where he played on the school's NCAA Division III soccer team from 1987 to 1990. During his four season he scored 50 goals and added 40 assists. He was a 1988 second team and a 1989 first team All American.
Professional
In 1991, he played 20 games, scoring 2 goals, for the Albany CapitalsAlbany Capitals
The Albany Capitals joined the third incarnation of the American Soccer League in 1989. The team joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the ASL merged with the Western Soccer League...
of the American Professional Soccer League
American Professional Soccer League
The American Professional Soccer League is a former professional men's soccer league which featured teams from both the United States and Canada. It was the first outdoor soccer league to feature teams from throughout the United States since the demise of the original North American Soccer League...
. That year, the Capitals went to the APSL championship, losing to the San Francisco Bay Blackhawks
San Francisco Bay Blackhawks
San Francisco Bay Blackhawks was a professional soccer team which came into existence in 1989 as a team in the Western Soccer League . The Blackhawks spent time in the American Professional Soccer League and the United States Interregional Soccer League...
. In 1992, he played for the Harrisburg Heat
Harrisburg Heat
The Harrisburg Heat was a professional indoor soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The team was part of the National Professional Soccer League, which later became the Major Indoor Soccer League, and has been defunct since 2003. The Harrisburg Heat was first formed during the 1991-92...
in the National Professional Soccer League. In 1994, he move to the Kansas City Attack
Kansas City Attack
The Kansas City Attack, previously the Atlanta Attack and later known as the Kansas City Comets, were an indoor soccer team based for most of its existence in Kansas City, Missouri. In its various incarnations the franchise played in the National Professional Soccer League from 1989–2001 and the...
. In 1995 and 1996, he played the summer outdoor season with the New York Centaurs
New York Centaurs
The New York Centaurs were an A-League professional soccer club, based in New York City. The team played only one season in 1995. The New York Fever of the USISL Pro League, debuted in 1994, playing two seasons in the league before merging with the Centaurs organization in 1996...
in the A-League. In 1998, he played for the Hershey Wildcats
Hershey Wildcats
Hershey Wildcats were a professional soccer team, based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA, that played in the USL A-League between 1997 and 2001. The team was owned by Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company...
in the A-League. He was named to the 1998 First XI (All Star Team). That fall, he played for the Philadelphia KiXX
Philadelphia KiXX
The Philadelphia KiXX were a professional indoor soccer team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Founded in 1995 as an NPSL expansion franchise, they played in the Major Indoor Soccer League.The team colors were red, black, white, and blue...
before the team traded him in February 1999 to the St. Louis Steamers for Ken Snow
Ken Snow
Kenneth “Ken” Snow is a former U.S. soccer forward who was a two-time winner of the Hermann Trophy as the outstanding college soccer player in 1988 and 1990. He had an eight year professional career playing indoor soccer in the United States...
. He returned to the A-League in 1999, this time with the Staten Island Vipers
Staten Island Vipers
The Staten Island Vipers were a soccer club that competed in the USL A-League in 1998 and 1999. The club was based on Staten Island, New York City. The team played its games at Tottenville High School and Wagner College...
. In the fall of 1999, he signed with the Detroit Rockers
Detroit Rockers
The Detroit Rockers were an indoor soccer team in the National Professional Soccer League from 1990 to 2001. They played in Joe Louis Arena and Cobo Arena in downtown Detroit, Michigan as well as The Palace of Auburn Hills and Compuware Sports Arena in the suburbs...
, but only played one season with them before moving to the Baltimore Blast
Baltimore Blast (current)
Baltimore Blast is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Founded in 1992, the team plays in the Major Indoor Soccer League....
. In 2000, he played six games, scoring two goals, with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Pittsburgh Riverhounds is an American professional soccer team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1999, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
. He finished his career in the MISL with the Blast in 2007.
Tschantret led the Major Indoor Soccer League in penalty minutes all time with 748. He is on pace to be the 15th player to record 1000 points.
On February 2, 2007, he gained his 1000th assist in a victory over the KiXX.
In November, 2008, Tschantret signed with the Philadelphia KiXX of the NISL.
Coaching
Tschantret holds a USSF National A Coaching License. He is the current head coach for Varsity Soccer at Loyola BlakefieldLoyola Blakefield
Loyola Blakefield is a Catholic, college preparatory school established by the Society of Jesus, to educate men for others. The ideal Loyola graduate is a man of integrity who, because he strives "to find God in all things," is open to growth, dedicated to academic excellence, religious, committed...
in Towson, Maryland
Towson, Maryland
Towson is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The population was 55,197 at the 2010 census...
.