Neil Shaffer
Neil Shaffer (born February 14, 1989, in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania) is a retired American soccer player. Shaffer currently plays for amateur Pittsburgh side Tartan Devils Oak Avalon.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Neil Shaffer | ||
| Date of birth | February 14, 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Tartan Devils Oak Avalon | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2010 | Robert Morris Colonials | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010 | Erie Admirals | ||
| 2011–2012 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 31 | (1) |
| 2013 | Kitsap Pumas | 14 | (5) |
| 2014–2015 | Harrisburg City Islanders | 49 | (1) |
| 2016 | Indy Eleven | 2 | (0) |
| 2016 | → Harrisburg City Islanders (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 3, 2016 | |||
Career edit
College and amateur edit
Shaffer attended Beaver High School and played four years of college soccer at the Robert Morris University. Following his senior season, Shaffer was named to the NSCAA Men's Division I All-North Atlantic Region Third Team and to the All-Northeast Conference Second Team. He finished his college career with 13 goals and nine assists for 35 career points.
During his college years, Shaffer also played for Erie Admirals in the National Premier Soccer League.
Professional edit
Undrafted out of college, Shaffer turned professional in 2011 when he signed for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the USL Professional Division.[1] He made his professional debut on May 21, 2011, in a game against F.C. New York.[2]
Kitsap Pumas edit
In 2013 Shaffer scored 5 goals in 14 appearances for the USL PDL side.
Harrisburg City Islanders edit
After a productive 2013 season Shaffer signed with the USL side and helped the team make it to the USL-PRO Championship Game. During his time in Harrisburg Neil made large strides toward helping the local humane society. In fact, he donated his entire salary to science in effort to research k9 behavior and cognitive abilities. He currently owns two guinea pigs Sam and Jackson.
Neil was a fan favorite during his time at City Island. His technical ability was so fantastic that fans never knew whether he was left footed or right footed. I do not think any still knows to this day......
Indy Eleven edit
On December 23, 2015, Shaffer signed with the NASL side, Indy Eleven[3]
On 6 May 2016, Shaffer was loaned back to Harrisburg City Islanders for their weekend series of games against FC Cincinnati and Charleston Battery on 7th and 9 May.[4]
References edit
- ^ Robert Morris Soccer Player Neil Shaffer Signs Professional Contract With Pittsburgh Riverhounds
- ^ http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/scripts/runisa.dll?M2:gp::72013+Elements/Display+E+47107+Stats/+2175634[permanent dead link]
- ^ . Archived from the original on 2015-12-26. Retrieved 2016-01-26.
- ^ . cityislanders.com. Harrisburg City Islanders. 6 May 2016. Archived from the original on 1 June 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
External links edit
- RMU bio