Dan Stratford
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Daniel Stratford is an English
football midfielder currently without a club after leaving Hereford United
. Born in London
, Stratford last played for Scottish Division One side Inverness Caledonian Thistle, having previously played in the NCAA Division I for college side West Virginia University
. He attended Wilson's School
until 2003.
Stratford began his career playing for the youth academy at Fulham
in England, eventually graduating to their reserve side.
At West Virginia he would finish his career as the all-time leader in assists (27) and most matches played (85). During his college career Stratford also played for the Cape Cod Crusaders
in the USL Premier Development League
.
He was drafted by D.C. United
with the 24th overall pick in the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft
on January 24, 2008. He made his debut as a sub against the Kansas City Wizards
on 29 March 2008 in D.C.'s season opener and got his first start on 26 April 2008 in a 4-1 victory over Real Salt Lake
.
Stratford was waived by D.C. United on August 15, 2008.
He joined Scottish side Inverness Caledonian Thistle, following a successful trial on July 23, 2009.
Stratford was released by Inverness Caledonian Thistle on May 6, 2010.
Following a successful trial period he signed a one year deal at Hereford United
on 16 July. He left at the end of the season after finding first team opportunities rare.
Stratford signed for Scottish First Division side Hamilton Academical on August 31, 2011.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
football midfielder currently without a club after leaving Hereford United
Hereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
. Born in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, Stratford last played for Scottish Division One side Inverness Caledonian Thistle, having previously played in the NCAA Division I for college side West Virginia University
West Virginia
West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian and Southeastern regions of the United States, bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the northeast and Maryland to the east...
. He attended Wilson's School
Wilson's School
Wilson's School is a boys' grammar school in Wallington, in the London Borough of Sutton, UK. Admission is based on performance in an entrance test with around 1,000 pupils being taught there....
until 2003.
Stratford began his career playing for the youth academy at Fulham
Fulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...
in England, eventually graduating to their reserve side.
At West Virginia he would finish his career as the all-time leader in assists (27) and most matches played (85). During his college career Stratford also played for the Cape Cod Crusaders
Cape Cod Crusaders
Cape Cod Crusaders were an American soccer team based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1994, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2008, when the franchise folded and the team left the league.The team...
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...
.
He was drafted by D.C. United
D.C. United
D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the...
with the 24th overall pick in the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft
2008 MLS Supplemental Draft
The 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft was held on January 24, 2008, following the SuperDraft , as teams fill out their developmental rosters.-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:-Round 4:...
on January 24, 2008. He made his debut as a sub against the Kansas City Wizards
Kansas City Wizards
Sporting Kansas City is an American professional soccer club based in Kansas City, Kansas that competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
on 29 March 2008 in D.C.'s season opener and got his first start on 26 April 2008 in a 4-1 victory over Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake is an American professional soccer club based in Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. They currently play their home games at Rio Tinto Stadium. Real Salt Lake won...
.
Stratford was waived by D.C. United on August 15, 2008.
He joined Scottish side Inverness Caledonian Thistle, following a successful trial on July 23, 2009.
Stratford was released by Inverness Caledonian Thistle on May 6, 2010.
Following a successful trial period he signed a one year deal at Hereford United
Hereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
on 16 July. He left at the end of the season after finding first team opportunities rare.
Stratford signed for Scottish First Division side Hamilton Academical on August 31, 2011.