Mark Pulisic
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Mark Pulisic is a former U.S. soccer forward
and currently director of soccer operations of the Detroit Ignition
of the Major Indoor Soccer League.
where he played soccer from 1986 to 1989. He finished with thirty-five career goals.http://www.ferrum.edu/athleticS/VaSID/Records/VaSID-rec-soc-men-univ.htm
of the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL). He remained with the Heat throughout his career, retiring from playing professionally in 1999. When Mark Pulisic retired, the Heat honored him with a Mark Pulisic Night at the Farm Show Arena in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
. He was then inducted into the Harrisburg Heat Hall of Fame. Other Heat Hall of Famers include: Bob Lilley
, Richard Chinapoo
, and Todd Smith
.
hired Pulisic to begin a men's soccer team at the school. Pulisic remained with the team through 2005. In 1996, Pulisic also became the head coach of the women's team as well. While with Lebanon Valley College, Pulisic also served as an assistant coach to the Harrisburg City Islanders
of USL
in 2003 and 2004.
On April 19, 2006, the expansion Detroit Ignition
of Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) hired Pulisic as the team's first coach. In April 2007, Pulisic was named the MISL Coach of the Year.http://www.chicagolandsoccernews.com/teams/storm2.php?article_id=2341. On November 6, 2007, Bob Lilley
replaced Mark as head coach of the Detroit Ignition, moving him to the front office as director of soccer operations.
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
and currently director of soccer operations of the Detroit Ignition
Detroit Ignition
The Detroit Ignition is a dormant American indoor soccer team that has played three seasons, most recently 2008-09.In April 2006, Greg Bibb, president of Hantz Group Sports and Entertainment, introduced the teams as a new Major Indoor Soccer League expansion team. They played at the Compuware...
of the Major Indoor Soccer League.
College
Pulisic attended George Mason UniversityGeorge Mason University
George Mason University is a public university based in unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, south of and adjacent to the city of Fairfax. Additional campuses are located nearby in Arlington County, Prince William County, and Loudoun County...
where he played soccer from 1986 to 1989. He finished with thirty-five career goals.http://www.ferrum.edu/athleticS/VaSID/Records/VaSID-rec-soc-men-univ.htm
Harrisburg Heat
In 1991, Pulisic turned professional with the Harrisburg HeatHarrisburg 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...
of the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL). He remained with the Heat throughout his career, retiring from playing professionally in 1999. When Mark Pulisic retired, the Heat honored him with a Mark Pulisic Night at the Farm Show Arena in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 49,528, making it the ninth largest city in Pennsylvania...
. He was then inducted into the Harrisburg Heat Hall of Fame. Other Heat Hall of Famers include: Bob Lilley
Bob Lilley
Robert "Bob" Lilley is an American former soccer player and head coach. He has managed the Hershey Wildcats, Montreal Impact, Vancouver Whitecaps, Detroit Ignition, and Rochester Rhinos....
, Richard Chinapoo
Richard Chinapoo
Richard Chinapoo was a Trinidad soccer defender who had an extensive career, primarily in the United States. Chinapoo spent two seasons in the North American Soccer League, eight in the National Professional Soccer League and at least eight in the Major Indoor Soccer League...
, and Todd Smith
Todd Smith
Todd Smith is LL Cool J's 11th studio album, released on April 11, 2006 by his label Def Jam Recordings. It includes collaborations with Jennifer Lopez, Pharrell, Juelz Santana, Teairra Mari, Ginuwine, Mary J...
.
Coaching
In 1993, Lebanon Valley CollegeLebanon Valley College
Lebanon Valley College is a small, liberal arts higher education institution situated in the heart of Annville in Lebanon County, east of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.-History:...
hired Pulisic to begin a men's soccer team at the school. Pulisic remained with the team through 2005. In 1996, Pulisic also became the head coach of the women's team as well. While with Lebanon Valley College, Pulisic also served as an assistant coach to the Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders is an American professional soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
of USL
United Soccer Leagues
The United Soccer Leagues is the organizer of several soccer leagues with teams in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. It includes men's and women's leagues, both professional and amateur. Leagues currently organized are the USL Pro, the USL Premier Development League, the W-League, and...
in 2003 and 2004.
On April 19, 2006, the expansion Detroit Ignition
Detroit Ignition
The Detroit Ignition is a dormant American indoor soccer team that has played three seasons, most recently 2008-09.In April 2006, Greg Bibb, president of Hantz Group Sports and Entertainment, introduced the teams as a new Major Indoor Soccer League expansion team. They played at the Compuware...
of Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) hired Pulisic as the team's first coach. In April 2007, Pulisic was named the MISL Coach of the Year.http://www.chicagolandsoccernews.com/teams/storm2.php?article_id=2341. On November 6, 2007, Bob Lilley
Bob Lilley
Robert "Bob" Lilley is an American former soccer player and head coach. He has managed the Hershey Wildcats, Montreal Impact, Vancouver Whitecaps, Detroit Ignition, and Rochester Rhinos....
replaced Mark as head coach of the Detroit Ignition, moving him to the front office as director of soccer operations.
Championships, Honors, Awards
- 2007: MISL: Coach of the YearCoach of the YearMany sports leagues, sportswriting associations, and other organizations confer "Coach of the Year" awards.Some of these are:*AFCA Coach of the Year *Annis Stukus Trophy...