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Jack Traynor (soccer)
Encyclopedia
John "Jack" Traynor is an American
soccer player who currently plays for Rochester Rhinos in the USL Professional Division.
in St. Charles, Missouri and played college soccer
at the University of Notre Dame
, where he was named to the College Soccer News `100 Freshmen to Watch' list, and was named a Big East Academic All-Star as a junior.
by the New York Red Bulls, but was not offered a contract by the team.
After an unsuccessful trial with Aalesunds FK in Norway, Traynor signed with Miami FC
of the USL First Division
. He made his professional debut on April 26, 2009, coming on as a substitute in Miami's game against Rochester Rhinos. On February 12, 2010 he signed with AC St. Louis
Following St. Louis folding after their one and only season in 2010, Traynor signed a multi-year contract with new USL Pro
club Orlando City on March 15, 2011. Traynor spent only the 2011 season in Orlando, helping the club win the USL Pro championship, before signing with USL side Rochester Rhinos on November 28, 2011.
United States
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soccer player who currently plays for Rochester Rhinos in the USL Professional Division.
College and Amateur
Traynor attended Francis Howell North High SchoolFrancis Howell North High School
Francis Howell North High School is a secondary school located in St. Peters, Missouri. The school's mascot is the knight.-Notable alumni:* Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox* Rob Wort-Washington Nationals-Athletics and activities:...
in St. Charles, Missouri and played college soccer
College soccer
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at the University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States...
, where he was named to the College Soccer News `100 Freshmen to Watch' list, and was named a Big East Academic All-Star as a junior.
Professional
Traynor was drafted in the second round (29th overall) of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft2009 MLS SuperDraft
The 2009 MLS SuperDraft took place on January 15, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. It was the tenth annual Major League Soccer SuperDraft. The first selection was owned by the expansion Seattle Sounders FC...
by the New York Red Bulls, but was not offered a contract by the team.
After an unsuccessful trial with Aalesunds FK in Norway, Traynor signed with 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...
of the USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
. He made his professional debut on April 26, 2009, coming on as a substitute in Miami's game against Rochester Rhinos. On February 12, 2010 he signed with AC St. Louis
AC St. Louis
Athletic Club of St. Louis, commonly referred to as AC St. Louis, was an American professional soccer team based in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in December 2009, the team played its first and only season the next year in the NASL Conference of the temporary USSF D2 Pro League, the...
Following St. Louis folding after their one and only season in 2010, Traynor signed a multi-year contract with new USL Pro
USL Pro
The USL Professional Division, commonly known as USL Pro , is a professional men's soccer league in the United States that began its inaugural season in 2011....
club Orlando City on March 15, 2011. Traynor spent only the 2011 season in Orlando, helping the club win the USL Pro championship, before signing with USL side Rochester Rhinos on November 28, 2011.