Kevin Hundelt
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Kevin Hundelt is a retired American soccer player who spent his entire professional career playing in indoor leagues. These include the first Major Indoor Soccer League and second Major Indoor Soccer League
, National Professional Soccer League and Continental Indoor Soccer League
. He was the 1999 NPSL Defender of the Year and also earned one cap with the United States U-20 men's national soccer team
in 1987.
where he played one year on the men's soccer team.
of the Major Indoor Soccer League. He spent the first half of the season on the reserve squad, but gained his first game in January 1988. After that, he became a regular with the first team. When the Steamers folded at the end of the season, Hundelt signed with the Kansas City Comets
. After playing three seasons with the Comets, Hundelt signed as a free agent with the St. Louis Storm
in July 1991. When both the Storm and the league collapsed at the end of the season. Hundelt moved to the St. Louis Ambush
of the National Professional Soccer League where he spent seven seasons. He was the 1999 NPSL Defender of the Year. He gained the award by becoming the first player in league history to finish in the top five in both blocked shots and assists in one season. In 1994, Hundelt spent the summer indoor season with the San Jose Grizzlies
of the Continental Indoor Soccer League
. After his standout 1998-1999 season, the Ambush both passed on Hundelt as the team's new coach and asked him to take a pay cut. He therefore decided to seek another team.
On October 6, 1999, he signed with the St. Louis Steamers of the World Indoor Soccer League
. On July 30, 2003, the KiXX traded Hundelt, along with Mark Moser, Droo Callahan and Matt DeJong to the Steamers in exchange for Cesidio Colasante and Joe Santana. There is no indication that he played for either the KiXX or the Steamers.
named Hundelt as an player-assistant coach. In the summer of 1999, the Ambush began looking for a new head coach. After initially saying that Hundelt would most likely be selected for the position, the team ownership went with Jamie Swanner
.
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...
, National Professional Soccer League and 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...
. He was the 1999 NPSL Defender of the Year and also earned one cap with the United States U-20 men's national soccer team
United States U-20 men's national soccer team
The United States U-20 men's national soccer team is the national under-20 soccer team of the United States of America and is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. The highest level of competition in which the team competes is the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which is held every two years.The...
in 1987.
Youth
Hundelt graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas-Mercy High School where he led school's soccer team to the 1985 Missouri State High School Soccer Championship. Hundelt was the 1985 Gatorade National High School Player of the Year. He then attended Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, commonly abbreviated SIUE, is a four-year coed public university in Edwardsville, Illinois about from St. Louis, Missouri. SIUE was established in 1957 as an extension of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and is the younger of the two largest...
where he played one year on the men's soccer team.
Professional
In fall of 1987, Hundelt turned professional with the St. Louis SteamersSt. Louis Steamers (1979–1988)
The original St. Louis Steamers played in the original Major Indoor Soccer League from 1979 through 1988. Their home fixtures were held at the St. Louis Arena.-Ownership:* Ben Kerner & Partnership * Thomas M...
of the Major Indoor Soccer League. He spent the first half of the season on the reserve squad, but gained his first game in January 1988. After that, he became a regular with the first team. When the Steamers folded at the end of the season, Hundelt signed with the Kansas City Comets
Kansas City Comets
The Kansas City Comets were a professional indoor soccer team based for most of its existence in Kansas City, Missouri. They played in the original Major Indoor Soccer League from 1979–1991, when they folded...
. After playing three seasons with the Comets, Hundelt signed as a free agent with the St. Louis Storm
St. Louis Storm
The St. Louis Storm were a soccer team based out of St. Louis that played in the Major Indoor Soccer League. They played from 1989 to 1992. Their home arena was St...
in July 1991. When both the Storm and the league collapsed at the end of the season. Hundelt moved to the St. Louis Ambush
St. Louis Ambush
The St. Louis Ambush was a professional indoor soccer team based in St. Louis, Missouri. Originally located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the team played one season at the Tulsas Pavilion Expo Square. Vernon Riggs was the General Manager. Keith Dial was the Managing General Partner. Former Tulsa Roughneck...
of the National Professional Soccer League where he spent seven seasons. He was the 1999 NPSL Defender of the Year. He gained the award by becoming the first player in league history to finish in the top five in both blocked shots and assists in one season. In 1994, Hundelt spent the summer indoor season with the San Jose Grizzlies
San Jose Grizzlies
San Jose Grizzlies were a professional indoor soccer team based in San Jose, California. The team was founded on November 24, 1993 as a member of the Continental Indoor Soccer League. After playing in the 1994 and 1995 CISL seasons, the Grizzlies folded following the 1995 season. The team played...
of 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...
. After his standout 1998-1999 season, the Ambush both passed on Hundelt as the team's new coach and asked him to take a pay cut. He therefore decided to seek another team.
On October 6, 1999, he signed with the St. Louis Steamers of the World Indoor Soccer League
World Indoor Soccer League
The World Indoor Soccer League was a United States based indoor soccer league that existed from 1998 to 2001 and consisted of nine teams.-History:...
. On July 30, 2003, the KiXX traded Hundelt, along with Mark Moser, Droo Callahan and Matt DeJong to the Steamers in exchange for Cesidio Colasante and Joe Santana. There is no indication that he played for either the KiXX or the Steamers.
National team
In 1987, Hundelt played at least one game with the U-20 team in a 1-0 loss to Chile.Coach
In the fall of 1998, the St. Louis AmbushSt. Louis Ambush
The St. Louis Ambush was a professional indoor soccer team based in St. Louis, Missouri. Originally located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the team played one season at the Tulsas Pavilion Expo Square. Vernon Riggs was the General Manager. Keith Dial was the Managing General Partner. Former Tulsa Roughneck...
named Hundelt as an player-assistant coach. In the summer of 1999, the Ambush began looking for a new head coach. After initially saying that Hundelt would most likely be selected for the position, the team ownership went with Jamie Swanner
Jamie Swanner
James "Jamie" Swanner is a retired U.S. soccer goalkeeper and active soccer coach. He was a member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic soccer team and earned one cap with the U.S. national team in 1984. He spent his entire professional career playing indoor soccer.-High school and college:Swanner attended...
.