Kraig Chiles
Encyclopedia
Kraig Chiles is an American
soccer player, currently playing for the San Diego Sockers.
in Poway, California
, and remains one of the school's all-time leading goalscorers. At San Diego State University
he was twice named to the All-PAC-10 team, scoring 22 goals and 12 assists in his four years with the Aztecs.
. He made his MLS debut for Chivas against FC Dallas
on 20 April 2008, but was released by the team in February 2009.p.
Having been unable to secure a professional contract elsewhere, Chiles signed for Los Angeles Legends of the USL Premier Development League
in June 2009. He scored on his debut for the Legends on June 19, 2009, in a 5-0 win over Ogden Outlaws
.
In 2010 Chiles was signed by the San Diego Sockers. Chiles lead the PASL Western Conference with 32 goals helping the Sockers capture the PASL North American National Championship. Kraig was re-signed for the 2011 season.
United States
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soccer player, currently playing for the San Diego Sockers.
Youth and College
Chiles played high school soccer for Poway High SchoolPoway High School
Poway High School is a public, comprehensive high school located in the city of Poway, California. Established in 1961, it serves ninth through twelfth grade students from the communities of Poway and Rancho Bernardo. The school mascot is the Titan...
in Poway, California
Poway, California
Poway is a city in San Diego County, California. Originally an unincorporated community in San Diego County, Poway officially became a city in December 1980. Even though Poway lies geographically in the middle of San Diego County, most consider its relative location as north county inland...
, and remains one of the school's all-time leading goalscorers. At San Diego State University
San Diego State University
San Diego State University , founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, is the largest and oldest higher education facility in the greater San Diego area , and is part of the California State University system...
he was twice named to the All-PAC-10 team, scoring 22 goals and 12 assists in his four years with the Aztecs.
Professional
Chiles was drafted 9th overall by CD Chivas USA in the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft2008 MLS Supplemental Draft
The 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft was held on January 24, 2008, following the SuperDraft , as teams fill out their developmental rosters.-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:-Round 4:...
. He made his MLS debut for Chivas against 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...
on 20 April 2008, but was released by the team in February 2009.p.
Having been unable to secure a professional contract elsewhere, Chiles signed for Los Angeles Legends of 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...
in June 2009. He scored on his debut for the Legends on June 19, 2009, in a 5-0 win over Ogden Outlaws
Ogden Outlaws
Ogden Outlaws is an American soccer team based in Ogden, Utah, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference....
.
In 2010 Chiles was signed by the San Diego Sockers. Chiles lead the PASL Western Conference with 32 goals helping the Sockers capture the PASL North American National Championship. Kraig was re-signed for the 2011 season.