David Horst
Encyclopedia
David Horst is an American
soccer player currently playing for Portland Timbers
in Major League Soccer
at Old Dominion University
, and in the USL Premier Development League
with Reading Rage
, Virginia Beach Submariners
and the Hampton Roads Piranhas. He was 2007 PDL Defensive Player of the Year.
by Real Salt Lake
. He made his full professional debut for RSL on 16 August 2008 against the Houston Dynamo
. Horst also spent time with USL-1 club Austin Aztex
during the 2009 season.
During April 2010 Horst was sent out on loan to the Puerto Rico Islanders
of the USSF Division 2 Professional League
. He was sent off on his Islanders debut, on May 26, 2010 in a game against the Carolina RailHawks. On September 30, 2010, the Islanders where down 0-2 on halftime in a CONCACAF Champions League
group stage match against Toluca
from Mexico, teammate David Foley
scored the first goal for the Islanders to make 2-1 in the second half, later, Horst scored the equalizer and the game winner in extra time. On October 2, 2010, Horst scored his first league goal against Miami FC
. The Puerto Rico Islanders won the USSF Division 2 Professional League Championship on October 30, 2010 against the Carolina Railhawks.
On November 24, 2010, Horst was selected by Portland Timbers
in the 2010 MLS Expansion Draft
. Horst impressed during the Timbers' inaugural 2011 season and signed a new contract with the club on November 28, 2011.
United States
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soccer player currently playing for Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011....
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...
College and Amateur
Horst played college soccerCollege soccer
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at Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University is a state university located in Norfolk, Virginia, United States, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools...
, and 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...
with Reading Rage
Reading Rage
Reading United A.C. is an American soccer team based in Reading, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid-Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference....
, Virginia Beach Submariners
Virginia Beach Submariners
Virginia Beach Piranhas is an American soccer team based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. Founded in 2006 as the Virginia Beach Submariners as part of the development system of the now-defunct USL First Division franchise, the Virginia Beach Mariners, the team plays in the USL Premier...
and the Hampton Roads Piranhas. He was 2007 PDL Defensive Player of the Year.
Professional
Horst was drafted in the first round (14th overall) of the 2008 MLS SuperDraft2008 MLS SuperDraft
The 2008 MLS SuperDraft took place on January 18, 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland. It was the ninth annual Major League Soccer SuperDraft. The first selection was made by the Kansas City Wizards, after acquiring the selection from the expansion San Jose Earthquakes...
by 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...
. He made his full professional debut for RSL on 16 August 2008 against the Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo
The Houston Dynamo is an American professional soccer club, based in Houston, Texas, that plays in Major League Soccer, the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2005 as Houston 1836, the team name was renamed to Houston Dynamo following protests from Hispanic...
. Horst also spent time with USL-1 club Austin Aztex
Austin Aztex
Austin Aztex FC was an American professional soccer team based in Austin, Texas, United States. Founded in 2008, the team played in the USL First Division, and in the USL Division of the USSF D2 Pro League, the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
during the 2009 season.
During April 2010 Horst was sent out on loan to the Puerto Rico Islanders
Puerto Rico Islanders
Puerto Rico Islanders is a Puerto Rican professional football team based in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Founded in 2003, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
of the USSF Division 2 Professional League
USSF Division 2 Professional League
USSF Division 2 Professional League was a temporary professional soccer league created by the United States Soccer Federation in 2010 to last just one season. The twelve-team league was formed as a compromise between the feuding United Soccer Leagues and the North American Soccer League...
. He was sent off on his Islanders debut, on May 26, 2010 in a game against the Carolina RailHawks. On September 30, 2010, the Islanders where down 0-2 on halftime in a CONCACAF Champions League
CONCACAF Champions League
The CONCACAF Champions League is the annual international club football championship for teams from the CONCACAF region ....
group stage match against Toluca
Club Toluca
Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club is a Mexican professional football club. Toluca's stadium Nemesio Diez Riega is located in Toluca, State of Mexico in Mexico. Toluca plays in the Primera División de México and has been champion ten times...
from Mexico, teammate David Foley
David Foley
David John Foley is an English footballer who currently plays for the Puerto Rico Islanders of the North American Soccer League.-England:...
scored the first goal for the Islanders to make 2-1 in the second half, later, Horst scored the equalizer and the game winner in extra time. On October 2, 2010, Horst scored his first league goal against Miami FC
Miami FC
Fort Lauderdale Strikers is an American professional association football team based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
. The Puerto Rico Islanders won the USSF Division 2 Professional League Championship on October 30, 2010 against the Carolina Railhawks.
On November 24, 2010, Horst was selected by Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011....
in the 2010 MLS Expansion Draft
2010 MLS Expansion Draft
The 2010 MLS Expansion Draft took place on November 24, 2010, and was a special draft for the Major League Soccer expansion teams Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Portland Timbers.-Format:...
. Horst impressed during the Timbers' inaugural 2011 season and signed a new contract with the club on November 28, 2011.