Danny Barber
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Danny Barber is a retired U.S. soccer midfielder
who played one game with the MetroStars
in Major League Soccer
. He spent most of his career playing indoor soccer in the Continental Indoor Soccer League
, National Professional Soccer League and second Major Indoor Soccer League
.
. He then attended UNLV, playing on the men’s soccer team from 1989 to 1992. He holds the school’s career assists record with 26.
in the Continental Indoor Soccer League
. That season, the Dustdevils won the CISL championship He continued to play for the Dustdevils in 1995. In February 1996, the MetroStars
selected Barber in the 3rd round (22nd overall) of the 1996 MLS Supplemental Draft
. He played one game for them. In the fall of 1996, he signed with Cincinnati Silverbacks
in the National Professional Soccer League. The Silverbacks folded following the 1997-1998 season and Barber moved to the Buffalo Blizzard
. He remained with the Blizzard until the team folded in the spring of 2001. He then began the 2001-2002 season with the Baltimore Blast
in the newly established Major Indoor Soccer League
. He played twenty-one games for the Blast before being traded to the Harrisburg Heat
in exchange for Lester Felician on February 18, 2002. He finished the season in Harrisburg. On September 9, 2002, the Heat traded Barber, the rights to Justin Labrum and financial considerations to the Dallas Sidekicks
in exchange for Marco Coria, Genoni Martinez and Raul Salas. He played nine games for the Sidekicks at the beginning of the 2002-2003 season before being released on October 14, 2002. On December 2, 2002 the Baltimore Blast
signed Barber to a 15 day/5 game contract. He played four of those five games then was released. On July 23, 2003, the St. Louis Steamers selected Barber in the 11th Round of the 2003 MISL Expansion Draft. However, he never played for the team.
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
who played one game with the MetroStars
Metrostars
Metrostar may refer to:*New York Red Bulls, formerly called the "MetroStars", a soccer team from New York*Manila Metro Rail Transit System, popularly called "The Metrostar Express", a part of the metropolitan rail system in Manila...
in Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
. He spent most of his career playing indoor soccer in the Continental Indoor Soccer League
Continental Indoor Soccer League
The Continental Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that played from 1993 to 1997.-History:When the Major Soccer League folded in the summer of 1992, two of its former teams joined a group of hockey and basketball arena owners led by Ron Weinstein who wanted to create a league to...
, National Professional Soccer League and second Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Indoor Soccer League (2001–2008)
The Major Indoor Soccer League was the top professional indoor soccer league in the USA. The league was a member of both the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA. The MISL had replaced the NPSL which folded in 2001. According to MISL.net, the league has ceased operations as of May 31, 2008...
.
Youth
Barber graduated from Pacifica High School in Garden Grove, CaliforniaGarden Grove, California
Garden Grove is a city located in northern Orange County, California. The population was 170,883 at the 2010 census. State Route 22, also known as the Garden Grove Freeway, passes through the city running east-west. The city is known outside the Southern California area for being the home of Robert H...
. He then attended UNLV, playing on the men’s soccer team from 1989 to 1992. He holds the school’s career assists record with 26.
Professional
Barber’s career from 1992 to 1994 is obscure, but in 1994, he is on the roster of the newly established Las Vegas DustdevilsLas Vegas Dustdevils
The Las Vegas Dustdevils were an indoor soccer team based out of Las Vegas, Nevada that played in the Continental Indoor Soccer League . The team won the league championship in 1994, but folded after their second season.-History:...
in the Continental Indoor Soccer League
Continental Indoor Soccer League
The Continental Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that played from 1993 to 1997.-History:When the Major Soccer League folded in the summer of 1992, two of its former teams joined a group of hockey and basketball arena owners led by Ron Weinstein who wanted to create a league to...
. That season, the Dustdevils won the CISL championship He continued to play for the Dustdevils in 1995. In February 1996, the MetroStars
Metrostars
Metrostar may refer to:*New York Red Bulls, formerly called the "MetroStars", a soccer team from New York*Manila Metro Rail Transit System, popularly called "The Metrostar Express", a part of the metropolitan rail system in Manila...
selected Barber in the 3rd round (22nd overall) of the 1996 MLS Supplemental Draft
1996 MLS Supplemental Draft
The 1996 Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft was held on March 4, 1996.-History:As Major League Soccer prepared for its first season, the league began stocking teams with players. As the teams were being created at the same time, the league adopted a measured approach to building rosters. ...
. He played one game for them. In the fall of 1996, he signed with Cincinnati Silverbacks
Cincinnati Silverbacks
The Cincinnati Silverbacks was an indoor soccer club based in Cincinnati, Ohio that competed in the National Professional Soccer League. They performed under the leadership of All-Star goalkeeper, Carlos Pena. Other star players included Gino DiFlorio , Franklin McIntosh, and Dennis Brose...
in the National Professional Soccer League. The Silverbacks folded following the 1997-1998 season and Barber moved to the Buffalo Blizzard
Buffalo Blizzard
The Buffalo Blizzard was an indoor soccer team based in Buffalo, New York. The team was a member of the now defunct NPSL from 1992 to 2001. From 1992-1996, the team played at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, and they moved to HSBC Arena in 1996 where they played until 2001.The team was originally...
. He remained with the Blizzard until the team folded in the spring of 2001. He then began the 2001-2002 season with the Baltimore Blast
Baltimore Blast (current)
Baltimore Blast is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Founded in 1992, the team plays in the Major Indoor Soccer League....
in the newly established Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Indoor Soccer League (2001–2008)
The Major Indoor Soccer League was the top professional indoor soccer league in the USA. The league was a member of both the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA. The MISL had replaced the NPSL which folded in 2001. According to MISL.net, the league has ceased operations as of May 31, 2008...
. He played twenty-one games for the Blast before being traded to the Harrisburg Heat
Harrisburg Heat
The Harrisburg Heat was a professional indoor soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The team was part of the National Professional Soccer League, which later became the Major Indoor Soccer League, and has been defunct since 2003. The Harrisburg Heat was first formed during the 1991-92...
in exchange for Lester Felician on February 18, 2002. He finished the season in Harrisburg. On September 9, 2002, the Heat traded Barber, the rights to Justin Labrum and financial considerations to the Dallas Sidekicks
Dallas Sidekicks
The Dallas Sidekicks were one of the longest operating professional soccer teams, either indoor or outdoor, in the United States, based in Dallas, Texas, and operating from 1984 until suspending operations following the 2004 season. The team was founded as a member of the original Major Indoor...
in exchange for Marco Coria, Genoni Martinez and Raul Salas. He played nine games for the Sidekicks at the beginning of the 2002-2003 season before being released on October 14, 2002. On December 2, 2002 the Baltimore Blast
Baltimore Blast (current)
Baltimore Blast is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Founded in 1992, the team plays in the Major Indoor Soccer League....
signed Barber to a 15 day/5 game contract. He played four of those five games then was released. On July 23, 2003, the St. Louis Steamers selected Barber in the 11th Round of the 2003 MISL Expansion Draft. However, he never played for the team.