Danny Cepero
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Danny Cepero is a former American
soccer player.
at the University of Pennsylvania
, where he captained the squad, set Penn's all-time career record for shutouts, and was named to the All-Ivy team in his senior year.
and spent the early part of 2007 balancing his remaining academic duties with his attempts to make the team roster. On March 26, 2007, the team announced that it had signed Cepero to a developmental contract. Cepero spent some time in the post-season of 2007 training with Dutch side PSV Eindhoven, where he impressed coaches.
Cepero was loaned out to the Harrisburg City Islanders
of the USL Second Division
in 2008, and while with the City Islanders Cepero established himself as one of the top keepers in USL-2. Following his successful loan stint he was recalled by the Red Bulls.
Cepero made his Red Bulls debut on October 18, 2008, against the Columbus Crew
, because of first choice goalkeeper Jon Conway
's 10 game suspension for using illegal substances. In the 83rd minute of the game Cepero scored a goal from a free kick deep inside his own half to become the first goalkeeper in MLS history to score a goal from open play.
Cepero was waived by New York on February 12, 2010. He later signed with Harrisburg City Islanders
.
It was reported on March 14, 2011 that Cepero retired as a professional soccer player.
United States
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soccer player.
College
Cepero played four years of college soccerCollege soccer
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at the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
, where he captained the squad, set Penn's all-time career record for shutouts, and was named to the All-Ivy team in his senior year.
Professional
Cepero was drafted by the New York Red Bulls in the fourth round of the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft2007 MLS Supplemental Draft
The 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft was held on January 18, 2007, following the SuperDraft , as teams fill out their developmental rosters.-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:-Round 4:-References:*...
and spent the early part of 2007 balancing his remaining academic duties with his attempts to make the team roster. On March 26, 2007, the team announced that it had signed Cepero to a developmental contract. Cepero spent some time in the post-season of 2007 training with Dutch side PSV Eindhoven, where he impressed coaches.
Cepero was loaned out to the Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders is an American professional soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
of the USL Second Division
USL Second Division
The United Soccer Leagues Second Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, part of the United Soccer Leagues league pyramid...
in 2008, and while with the City Islanders Cepero established himself as one of the top keepers in USL-2. Following his successful loan stint he was recalled by the Red Bulls.
Cepero made his Red Bulls debut on October 18, 2008, against the Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
, because of first choice goalkeeper Jon Conway
Jon Conway
Jon Conway is an American soccer player who currently plays for Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:...
's 10 game suspension for using illegal substances. In the 83rd minute of the game Cepero scored a goal from a free kick deep inside his own half to become the first goalkeeper in MLS history to score a goal from open play.
Cepero was waived by New York on February 12, 2010. He later signed with Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders is an American professional soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
.
It was reported on March 14, 2011 that Cepero retired as a professional soccer player.
New York Red Bulls
- Major League SoccerMajor League SoccerMajor 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...
Western Conference Championship (1): 20082008 Major League Soccer seasonThe 2008 Major League Soccer season was the 13th season in league history. The season began on March 29 and ended with MLS Cup 2008, on November 23 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California.-Changes from the 2007 season:...