Mike Heald
Encyclopedia
Mike Heald is a retired American soccer midfielder
who spent most of his career with professional teams in Florida.
where he was the 1990 Jose A. Alvarez Hillsborough County Outstanding High School Soccer Player of the Year. He attended the University of Tampa
where he played on the men's soccer team from 1990 to 1993.
selected Heald in the third round (twenty-seventh overall) of the 1997 MLS Supplemental Draft
. When the Mutiny released him in April, he returned to the Cyclones.
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
who spent most of his career with professional teams in Florida.
Youth
In 1990, Heald graduated from Bloomingdale High SchoolBloomingdale High School
Bloomingdale High School is a senior high school located in Valrico, Florida. Bloomingdale was established in 1987. Bloomingdale's first graduating class graduated in 1989, since Hillborough County does not pull seniors from existing schools for new schools. The current principal is Mr. Mark...
where he was the 1990 Jose A. Alvarez Hillsborough County Outstanding High School Soccer Player of the Year. He attended the University of Tampa
University of Tampa
The University of Tampa , is a private, co-educational university in Downtown Tampa, Florida, United States. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In 2006, the University celebrated its 75th anniversary...
where he played on the men's soccer team from 1990 to 1993.
Professional
In 1994, Heald played for the New Orleans Riverboat Gamblers of the USISL. In both 1993 and 1994, Heald played for the U.S. men's national 'B' team. In the fall of 1994, Heald joined the Brandon Braves for the USISL indoor season. He would return for the 1995-1996 indoor season as well. In May 1995, he signed with the Tampa Bay Cyclones. He played for them both in 1995 and in 1996. On February 2, 1997, the Tampa Bay MutinyTampa Bay Mutiny
The Tampa Bay Mutiny was a charter franchise of Major League Soccer active from 1996 - 2001. They initially played in Tampa Stadium and were immediately successful, winning the first MLS Supporters' Shield behind MLS MVP Carlos Valderrama and high-scoring forward Roy Lassiter, whose 27 goals in...
selected Heald in the third round (twenty-seventh overall) of the 1997 MLS Supplemental Draft
1997 MLS Supplemental Draft
The 1997 Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft was held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on February 2, 1997.-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:-External links:*...
. When the Mutiny released him in April, he returned to the Cyclones.