Geoff Cameron
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Geoffrey Scott "Geoff" Cameron (born July 11, 1985 in Attleboro, Massachusetts
) is an American
soccer player who currently plays for Houston Dynamo
in Major League Soccer
.
for high school before choosing West Virginia University
for college. After making 28 starts in two seasons at West Virginia, Cameron transferred to the University of Rhode Island
for his junior and senior years. Cameron was an immediate starter and helped URI beat Rutgers
in the 2006 NCAA tournament, scoring in a shootout. As a senior in 2007, Cameron was named Midfielder of the Year in the Atlantic 10 Conference and was a first-team all-Mid Atlantic Region selection.
During his college years, Cameron also played for Rhode Island Stingrays
in the USL Premier Development League
.
. He made his professional debut on March 29, 2008, coming on as a sub in a loss against the New England Revolution
. In his first home appearance, on April 6, he scored a last-minute goal to help the Dynamo to a 3-3 tie with FC Dallas
. He became a regular substitute and sometimes starter for the Dynamo by mid-season. On October 31, 2008 it was announced that Cameron was a finalist along with Sean Franklin
and Kheli Dube for MLS Rookie of the Year. Cameron was selected for the 2009 MLS All-Star Game in Sandy, Utah, and he played all 90 minutes in the 1-1 draw with Everton of the English Premier League. Cameron was also named in the MLS Best XI
for the 2009 season. During the 2010 season, Cameron suffered a knee injury that kept him out for half of the season. He returned in August, and scored a 70th minute header from a free kick by Brad Davis
against DC United in the Dynamo's 3-1 win on September 25 in RFK Stadium.
In 2011, Cameron was named to the MLS All Star team and played in the All Star Game against Manchester United.
in January, 2009, but he was injured during the first week and was unable to play in the team's friendly against Sweden. He participated again in training with the USMNT in Carson, California
in January, 2010, leading up to a friendly match against . Cameron did not play in that match, but he was again called into camp for the February 24, 2010 game against El Salvador in Tampa, Florida. He appeared as a substitute in the 86th minute for Robbie Rogers
, recording his first cap for the USMNT, nearly scoring on a blazing strike that narrowly went over the bar.
Attleboro, Massachusetts
Attleboro is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States and is immediately north of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Once known as "The Jewelry Capital of the World" for its many jewelry manufacturers, Attleboro had a population of 42,068 at the 2000 census, and a population of 43,645 as of...
) is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player who currently plays for 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...
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...
.
Youth and college
Cameron played his youth soccer for Bayside FC and attended Attleboro High School and Providence Country DayProvidence Country Day School
The Providence Country Day School is a private middle and high school, founded in 1923. Located in East Providence, Rhode Island, United States, it serves approximately 300 students in grades 6 through 12...
for high school before choosing West Virginia University
West Virginia University
West Virginia University is a public research university in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA. Other campuses include: West Virginia University at Parkersburg in Parkersburg; West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery; Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Keyser;...
for college. After making 28 starts in two seasons at West Virginia, Cameron transferred to the University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island
The University of Rhode Island is the principal public research university in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Its main campus is located in Kingston. Additional campuses include the Feinstein Campus in Providence, the Narragansett Bay Campus in Narragansett, and the W. Alton Jones Campus in West...
for his junior and senior years. Cameron was an immediate starter and helped URI beat Rutgers
Rutgers University
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey , is the largest institution for higher education in New Jersey, United States. It was originally chartered as Queen's College in 1766. It is the eighth-oldest college in the United States and one of the nine Colonial colleges founded before the American...
in the 2006 NCAA tournament, scoring in a shootout. As a senior in 2007, Cameron was named Midfielder of the Year in the Atlantic 10 Conference and was a first-team all-Mid Atlantic Region selection.
During his college years, Cameron also played for Rhode Island Stingrays
Rhode Island Stingrays
Rhode Island Stingrays was an American soccer team based in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1995, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009, after which the franchise folded and the team left the league.The...
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...
.
Professional
Cameron was drafted by the Houston Dynamo in the third round (42nd overall) in 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...
. He made his professional debut on March 29, 2008, coming on as a sub in a loss against the New England Revolution
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
. In his first home appearance, on April 6, he scored a last-minute goal to help the Dynamo to a 3-3 tie with FC Dallas
FC Dallas
FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
. He became a regular substitute and sometimes starter for the Dynamo by mid-season. On October 31, 2008 it was announced that Cameron was a finalist along with Sean Franklin
Sean Franklin
Sean Michael Franklin is an American soccer player who currently plays as a defender for the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer.-Youth and amateur:...
and Kheli Dube for MLS Rookie of the Year. Cameron was selected for the 2009 MLS All-Star Game in Sandy, Utah, and he played all 90 minutes in the 1-1 draw with Everton of the English Premier League. Cameron was also named in the MLS Best XI
MLS Best XI
The MLS Best XI is an acknowledgement of the best eleven players in the league in a given season for Major League Soccer in Canada and the United States.-Winners:*Players in bold text also won the Major League Soccer MVP Award award for that season....
for the 2009 season. During the 2010 season, Cameron suffered a knee injury that kept him out for half of the season. He returned in August, and scored a 70th minute header from a free kick by Brad Davis
Brad Davis (soccer)
Brad Davis is an American footballer who currently plays for Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
against DC United in the Dynamo's 3-1 win on September 25 in RFK Stadium.
In 2011, Cameron was named to the MLS All Star team and played in the All Star Game against Manchester United.
International
Cameron received his first call up to train with the senior US national teamUnited States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
in January, 2009, but he was injured during the first week and was unable to play in the team's friendly against Sweden. He participated again in training with the USMNT in Carson, California
Carson, California
Carson is a city in Los Angeles County, California. As of the 2010 census, Carson had a total population of 91,714. Located south of downtown Los Angeles and approximately 14 miles away from the Los Angeles International Airport, it is known as a suburb of the city....
in January, 2010, leading up to a friendly match against . Cameron did not play in that match, but he was again called into camp for the February 24, 2010 game against El Salvador in Tampa, Florida. He appeared as a substitute in the 86th minute for Robbie Rogers
Robbie Rogers
Robbie Rogers is an American soccer player who currently plays for Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer and the United States men's national soccer team.-Youth and College:...
, recording his first cap for the USMNT, nearly scoring on a blazing strike that narrowly went over the bar.