Steve Purdy
Encyclopedia
Steve Purdy is an American
-born Salvadoran
footballer currently playing for Portland Timbers
in Major League Soccer
.
in San Jose, California
, played college soccer
for the University of California, Berkeley
, and with the San Francisco Seals in the USL Premier Development League
.
in 2007, and spent two years as a member of the team's reserve squad, but never played a competitive first team game.
He was signed by FC Dallas
on January 14, 2009 Purdy made his MLS career debut and first start in FC Dallas
' season opener on March 21, 2009 against the Chicago Fire
in a 3-1 home loss. Purdy was waived by Dallas on September 11, 2009 in a move that freed up the cap space for them to sign Heath Pearce
. Dallas re-signed Purdy a few days later.
On April 2, 2010, the Portland Timbers
announced the signing of Purdy for the 2010 season. Purdy was a key player for Portland in his first year at the club. He appeared in 24 league matches and was a key figure in helping the club concede the second fewest goals in the league. On January 26, 2011 Purdy was signed by Portland Timbers
to compete in the clubs first season in Major League Soccer
.
Former national team coach Carlos de los Cobos
expressed interest in having Purdy — who is of Salvadoran descent — play with the El Salvador national football team
.
On March 17, 2011, Purdy was selected by in a squad for two friendlies against and . However, El Salvador did not give Portland 15 days notice as required by FIFA
and the Timbers chose not to release him.
On May 11, 2011, Purdy received his Salvadoran passport in Los Angeles. Rubén Israel
, new head coach of El Salvador, selected Purdy for the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup
tournament, and he received his first cap when starting for the squad in the quarterfinal match against Panama. Purdy scored his first goal as well as had his first assist for El Salvador in a match against the Cayman Islands
at Estadio Cuscatlán
on October 11, 2011.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
-born Salvadoran
El Salvador
El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America...
footballer currently playing for Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011....
in Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
.
College
Steven Purdy was born in Bakersfield, California to an American father and Salvadoran mother. Purdy attended Archbishop Mitty High SchoolArchbishop Mitty High School
Archbishop Mitty High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school located in San Jose, California, USA. The school is named for the late Archbishop John Joseph Mitty, the fourth Archbishop of San Francisco. It was the first diocesan Catholic high school in the Santa Clara Valley...
in San Jose, California
San Jose, California
San Jose is the third-largest city in California, the tenth-largest in the U.S., and the county seat of Santa Clara County which is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay...
, played college soccer
College soccer
College soccer is a term used to describe association football played by teams who are operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes...
for the University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley , is a teaching and research university established in 1868 and located in Berkeley, California, USA...
, and with the San Francisco Seals 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...
.
Professional
He signed his first professional contract with German side 1860 MunichTSV 1860 München
Turn- und Sportverein München von 1860, commonly known as TSV 1860 München or 1860 Munich, is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. The club's football team plays in the Second Bundesliga, after relegation from the Bundesliga following the 2003–04 season...
in 2007, and spent two years as a member of the team's reserve squad, but never played a competitive first team game.
He was signed by FC Dallas
FC Dallas
FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
on January 14, 2009 Purdy made his MLS career debut and first start in FC Dallas
FC Dallas
FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
' season opener on March 21, 2009 against the Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire (soccer)
Chicago Fire Soccer Club is an American professional soccer club based in the Chicago suburb of Bridgeview, Illinois. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top soccer league in the United States and Canada...
in a 3-1 home loss. Purdy was waived by Dallas on September 11, 2009 in a move that freed up the cap space for them to sign Heath Pearce
Heath Pearce
Heath Gregory Pearce is an American soccer player who currently plays for Chivas USA in Major League Soccer and for the United States men's national soccer team.-College and Amateur:...
. Dallas re-signed Purdy a few days later.
On April 2, 2010, 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...
announced the signing of Purdy for the 2010 season. Purdy was a key player for Portland in his first year at the club. He appeared in 24 league matches and was a key figure in helping the club concede the second fewest goals in the league. On January 26, 2011 Purdy was signed by Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011....
to compete in the clubs first season in Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
.
United States
Purdy has represented the United States at various levels, Under-18, Under-20 and Under-23. In 2004 he helped the United States Under-20s to a third-place finish in the Busan (Korea) Four-Nations International Tournament. During the 2007 season he was called to his first senior U.S. National Team camp for a match against Switzerland on Oct. 17 and was available for selection but did not appear in the match.El Salvador
During an Interview with a North American blog (July 19, 2010) Steve expressed his desire to play for the El Salvador national team, and hopes to be part of the team for the 2014 WC qualifiers.Former national team coach Carlos de los Cobos
Carlos de los Cobos
Carlos de los Cobos Martínez is a Mexican former football player. He last coached the Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer.-Playing career:...
expressed interest in having Purdy — who is of Salvadoran descent — play with the El Salvador national football team
El Salvador national football team
El Salvador's national football team represents El Salvador in international football and is sanctioned by the Federación Salvadoreña de Fútbol . In 1899, Santa Ana and San Salvador met for the first hosted football game in El Salvador...
.
On March 17, 2011, Purdy was selected by in a squad for two friendlies against and . However, El Salvador did not give Portland 15 days notice as required by FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
and the Timbers chose not to release him.
On May 11, 2011, Purdy received his Salvadoran passport in Los Angeles. Rubén Israel
Rubén Israel
Rubén Israel is a Uruguayan footballer and coach. He currently coaches the El Salvador national football team.-Club Libertad:...
, new head coach of El Salvador, selected Purdy for the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup
2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup
The 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the 11th edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup competition and 21th CONCACAF regional championship overall in CONCACAF's fifty years of existence...
tournament, and he received his first cap when starting for the squad in the quarterfinal match against Panama. Purdy scored his first goal as well as had his first assist for El Salvador in a match against the Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands national football team
The Cayman Islands national football team is the national team of the Cayman Islands and is controlled by the Cayman Islands Football Association. It is a member of FIFA and CONCACAF. Cayman Islands' home ground is Truman Bodden Stadium in George Town and their head coach is Mark Campbell...
at Estadio Cuscatlán
Estadio Cuscatlán
Monumental Estadio Cuscatlán is a football stadium located in San Salvador, El Salvador. It is the largest stadium in Central America with a capacity of 45,000...
on October 11, 2011.
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 11, 2011 | Estadio Cuscatlán Estadio Cuscatlán Monumental Estadio Cuscatlán is a football stadium located in San Salvador, El Salvador. It is the largest stadium in Central America with a capacity of 45,000... , San Salvador San Salvador The city of San Salvador the capital and largest city of El Salvador, which has been designated a Gamma World City. Its complete name is La Ciudad de Gran San Salvador... , El Salvador El Salvador El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America... |
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) The CONCACAF qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup will see teams competing for places at the finals in Brazil.As in recent tournaments, CONCACAF will have three direct qualifiers for the finals tournament in addition to a further possible place via the inter-confederation play-offs against the... |
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