Christian Volesky
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 15 September 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Henderson, Nevada, United States | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Rochester Rhinos | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011 | Denver Pioneers | 15 | (6) |
| 2012–2014 | SIU Edwardsville Cougars | 58 | (23) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014 | FC Tucson | 6 | (3) |
| 2015– | Rochester Rhinos | 50 | (20) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. | |||
Christian Volesky (born September 15, 1992) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Rochester Rhinos.
Career
College & Youth
Volesky played four years of college soccer, spending one year at the University of Denver and three years at SIU Edwardsville.[1] While at college, Volesky appeared for USL PDL club FC Tucson during their 2014 season.[2] Volesky played four years at Foothill High School in Henderson, NV.
Professional
Volesky was named the 2015 MLS Combine Most Valuable Player after registering 2 goals in 3 games and finishing first in agility, 5-10-5, and second in the 30 meter dash.
On January 15, 2015, Volesky was selected 32nd overall in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by Portland Timbers.[3] However, he did not sign with the club.
Volesky joined USL club Rochester Rhinos on March 24, 2015.[4] Volesky helped lead the Rhinos to a 19 game unbeaten streak and the 2015 USL Championship. Volesky led the team in goals with 8 and points with 19, while also claiming 3 assists his rookie season.
References
- ↑ "Christian Volesky - SIUE". Siuecougars.com. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
- ↑ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Uslpdl.com. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
- ↑ "Portland Timbers take Christian Volesky, Kharlton Belmar with Nos. 32, 34 picks in MLS SuperDraft". OregonLive.com. 2015-01-15. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
- ↑ "Rhinos Sign Volesky, Silva - United Soccer League". Uslsoccer.com. 2015-03-24. Retrieved 2015-03-29.