Andrew Ribeiro
Andrew Ribeiro (born October 22, 1990) is an American soccer player who plays for National Independent Soccer Association club Chicago House AC.
| Ribeiro playing with Orlando City B in 2016 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | October 22, 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Chicago House AC | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2012 | Creighton Bluejays | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011 | Chicago Fire Premier | 9 | (1) |
| 2012 | Portland Timbers U23s | 14 | (2) |
| 2013 | Harrisburg City Islanders | 24 | (0) |
| 2014 | Chivas USA | 0 | (0) |
| 2014 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 7 | (0) |
| 2015 | Charlotte Independence | 28 | (0) |
| 2016 | Orlando City B | 25 | (1) |
| 2021– | Chicago House AC | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 1, 2021 | |||
Prep career edit
In high school, Ribeiro played four years of varsity soccer at Green Bay's Notre Dame Academy. Boasting a 44–9–4 record during his junior and senior years, Ribeiro lead his team to back to back state titles in 2008 and 2009 while earning First Team All-Conference both years. He was named the Green Bay Press Gazette’s Player of the Year and tabbed second-team all-state as a senior, after totalling 64 points on 26 goals and 12 assists. Ribeiro participated in the Masonic All-Star Game as a senior and had 19 goals, six assists and 44 points as a junior Olympic Development Program Super Y National Team Selection in 2008.[1]
College career edit
Ribeiro played four years of college soccer at Creighton University between 2009 and 2012.[2] During his time at Creighton, Ribeiro helped lead the Bluejays to two consecutive NCAA College Cup appearances. In addition, he was named NSCAA All-American First Team in 2012 as a senior, as well as the Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year.[3][4]
Professional career edit
On January 22, 2013 Ribeiro was selected in the fourth round, 70th overall, of the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft by New York Red Bulls.[5] After being released by New York during the pre-season, Ribeiro was signed by Harrisburg City Islanders and was a regular starter for the club appearing in 24 league matches in his first professional season.
He signed with Chivas USA ahead of the 2014 season but was released a month into the season without making a first team appearance.[6]
Ribeiro signed with USL Pro club Pittsburgh Riverhounds on July 29, 2014.[7]
After five years off from competing professionally, Ribeiro joined Chicago House AC of the National Independent Soccer Association on September 30, 2021.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Andrew Ribeiro – GoCreighton.com, The Official Site of Bluejay Athletics". Gocreighton.com. October 22, 1990. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
- ^ "Andrew Ribeiro – GoCreighton.com, The Official Site of Bluejay Athletics". Gocreighton.com. October 22, 1990. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
- ^ . Nscaa.com. December 7, 2012. Archived from the original on February 1, 2014. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
- ^ . Archived from the original on February 14, 2016. Retrieved 2010-08-03./pdf8/978346.pdf?ATCLID=205730919&SPSID=89401&SPID=2518&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=1000
- ^ "Gomez, Ribeiro Selected in MLS Supplemental Draft – GoCreighton.com, The Official Site of Bluejay Athletics". Gocreighton.com. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
- ^ "Chivas USA waive Dani Fragoso, Andrew Ribeiro". April 10, 2014.
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on August 5, 2014.
- ^ "Chicago House AC Signs Defender Andrew Ribeiro". ChicagoHouseAC.com. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
External links edit
- Creighton bio