Travis Ward (soccer)
Travis Ward (born May 9, 1996) is an American soccer player who currently plays as a defender.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | May 9, 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | New Egypt, New Jersey, United States | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2017 | Rowan Profs | 72 | (29) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 | Philadelphia Fury | 10 | (4) |
| 2019 | Greenville Triumph | 14 | (1) |
| 2020 | Michigan Stars | 2 | (1) |
| 2021 | Stumptown AC | 2 | (0) |
| 2022 | Chattanooga FC | 19 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 8, 2023 | |||
Early life edit
Raised in the New Egypt section of Plumsted Township, New Jersey, Ward attended New Egypt High School before playing collegiate soccer at Rowan University.[1]
Club career edit
In November 2018, Ward attended an open tryout for USL League One side Greenville Triumph SC ahead of the team's first season in the new league. It was announced on February 6, 2019 that he, along with fellow standout Dominic Boland, had been signed by the team.[2][3] Ward made his debut on March 29 in the league's first ever game, coming on as a second half substitution in a 1–0 loss to Tormenta FC.[4] He scored his first professional goal on May 11 against Lansing Ignite and earned Greenville a 1–1 draw.[5] On November 11, Greenville announced it had declined an option on re-signing Ward.[6]
On February 21, 2020, Ward was announced as a new player by Michigan Stars FC ahead of its first season in the National Independent Soccer Association.[7] He scored the first professional goal in the team's history on March 7 in a 2–1 loss to Oakland Roots SC.[8]
In April 2021, Ward joined Stumptown AC ahead of the spring 2021 season.[9]
References edit
- ^ Ralph, Matthew. "Former Rowan standout signs with USL League One team Greenville Triumph; Travis Ward had 29 goals and 16 assists for the Profs from 2014-2017", Brotherly Game, February 7, 2019. Accessed May 17, 2020. "Ward grew up in Ocean County, N.J., starring at New Egypt High School before a successful four-year career at Rowan University."
- ^ Triumph, Greenville (February 6, 2019). "Greenville Triumph Signs Two More Open Tryout Standouts". Greenville Triumph SC. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
- ^ Ralph, Matthew (March 29, 2019). "From open tryout to inaugural USL League One roster, Rowan grad not taking opportunity for granted". Brotherly Game. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
- ^ "South Georgia Tormenta FC vs. Greenville Triumph SC - March 29, 2019". www.uslleagueone.com. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
- ^ Triumph, Greenville (May 11, 2019). "Triumph Earn a Point on the Road". Greenville Triumph SC. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
- ^ Triumph, Greenville (November 21, 2019). "Triumph Decline Options on Seven Players for 2020". Greenville Triumph SC. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
- ^ "WELCOME TO THE STARS! #NISAnation". twitter.com. Michigan Stars Football Club. February 20, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
- ^ Zimmerman, Douglas (March 8, 2020). "Oakland Roots win first NISA league match". SFGate. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
- ^ "Roster". Retrieved April 15, 2021.
External links edit
- Travis Ward at USL League One
- Travis Ward at Soccerway
- Profile at Rowan Athletics