Michael Thomas (American soccer)
Encyclopedia
Michael Thomas is an American
soccer player, who currently is playing for Superettan
club Ljungskile SK
.
where he played in midfield for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish
. Thomas was selected to play with Region II (Midwest) 88 ODP Regional Team in events at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California as well as international events in Italy and Spain. Listed on CollegeSoccerNews.com 100 Freshmen To Keep An Eye On In 2006.
During his college years Thomas also played for Kansas City Brass
in the USL Premier Development League
.
by San Jose Earthquakes
. Shortly after the draft Thomas left the States
to go on trial with Halmstads BK
in Allsvenskan
and following the clubs failure to loan wished players from its partner club RCD Espanyol
, Thomas was offerd a short term contract, 4 month with a option for the rest of the year, which he signed on 21 February 2010, however due to uncertainties what rules applied, Swedish or American, and Thomas previous club affiliation, it took some time and the help of both the American and Swedish FA before Thomas was completely signd by Halmstads BK on 20 March.
On 3 July Halmstads BK reported that they would not use the clause to extend Thomas contract until the end of the season and that Joakim Wrele from the youth squad would take his place.
Shortly after his departure from Halmstads BK, he went on trial with Superettan
club Ljungskile SK and following a successful trial the club decided to sign him for the rest of the 2010 season
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player, who currently is playing for Superettan
Superettan
Superettan is the second highest league in the league system of Swedish football and comprises 16 Swedish football teams. It was created in 2000. Before that, the second level league in Sweden had been Division 1....
club Ljungskile SK
Ljungskile SK
Ljungskile SK is a Swedish football club located in Ljungskile, a town within Uddevalla Municipality. The club, formed 1926 currently play in Superettan. Ljungskile SK is famous for their promotions between 1990 to 1997...
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College and Amateur
Thomas attended University of Notre DameUniversity of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States...
where he played in midfield for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Notre Dame's nickname is inherited from Irish immigrant soldiers who fought in the Civil War with the Union's Irish Brigade, , recollected among other places in the poetry of Joyce Kilmer who served with one of the Irish Brigade regiments during World War I...
. Thomas was selected to play with Region II (Midwest) 88 ODP Regional Team in events at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California as well as international events in Italy and Spain. Listed on CollegeSoccerNews.com 100 Freshmen To Keep An Eye On In 2006.
During his college years Thomas also played for Kansas City Brass
Kansas City Brass
Kansas City Brass is an American soccer team based in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Heartland Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games on...
in 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...
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Professional
Thomas was drafted in the second round (19th overall) of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft2010 MLS SuperDraft
The 2010 MLS SuperDraft was the eleventh annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It was held on January 14, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the 2010 NSCAA Convention. The 2010 SuperDraft consisted of four rounds with sixteen selections each, for a total of 64 players...
by San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes
The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada....
. Shortly after the draft Thomas left the States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
to go on trial with Halmstads BK
Halmstads BK
Halmstads Bollklubb, also called HBK or just Halmstad, is a Swedish football club located in Halmstad in the southwest of Sweden. The club, formed 6 March 1914, competes in the highest Swedish league, Allsvenskan, and has won 4 national championship titles and 1 national cup title...
in Allsvenskan
Allsvenskan
Allsvenskan is a Swedish professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Swedish football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Superettan...
and following the clubs failure to loan wished players from its partner club RCD Espanyol
RCD Espanyol
Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona is a sports club based in Barcelona, Spain. It is best known for its football team. Espanyol currently play in the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat with seats for 40,500 spectators. It was inaugurated on 2 August 2009...
, Thomas was offerd a short term contract, 4 month with a option for the rest of the year, which he signed on 21 February 2010, however due to uncertainties what rules applied, Swedish or American, and Thomas previous club affiliation, it took some time and the help of both the American and Swedish FA before Thomas was completely signd by Halmstads BK on 20 March.
On 3 July Halmstads BK reported that they would not use the clause to extend Thomas contract until the end of the season and that Joakim Wrele from the youth squad would take his place.
Shortly after his departure from Halmstads BK, he went on trial with Superettan
Superettan
Superettan is the second highest league in the league system of Swedish football and comprises 16 Swedish football teams. It was created in 2000. Before that, the second level league in Sweden had been Division 1....
club Ljungskile SK and following a successful trial the club decided to sign him for the rest of the 2010 season
2010 Superettan
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