Neil Shaffer
Encyclopedia
Neil Shaffer is an American
soccer player who currently plays for Pittsburgh Riverhounds
in the USL Professional Division.
at the Robert Morris University
. Following his senior season Shaffer was named to the NSCAA Men’s Division I All-North Atlantic Region Third Team and to the to the All-Northeast Conference Second Team. He finished his college career with 13 goals and nine assists for 35 career points.
During his college years Shaffer also played for Erie Admirals
in the National Premier Soccer League
.
of the USL Professional Division. He made his professional debut on May 21, 2011 in a game against F.C. New York
.
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 Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Pittsburgh Riverhounds is an American professional soccer team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1999, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
in the USL Professional Division.
College and Amateur
Shaffer attended Beaver High School and played four years of college soccerCollege soccer
College soccer is a term used to describe association football played by teams who are operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes...
at the Robert Morris University
Robert Morris University
Robert Morris University is a private, coeducational university in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1921, the school was named for Robert Morris, who signed the Declaration of Independence, and helped finance the ensuing war with the British.-History:Robert Morris...
. Following his senior season Shaffer was named to the NSCAA Men’s Division I All-North Atlantic Region Third Team and to the to the All-Northeast Conference Second Team. He finished his college career with 13 goals and nine assists for 35 career points.
During his college years Shaffer also played for Erie Admirals
Erie Admirals SC
Erie Admirals S.C. is an American soccer team based in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Keystone Division.The team plays its home...
in the National Premier Soccer League
National Premier Soccer League
The National Premier Soccer League is a United States soccer league recognized by the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA as a Division IV league...
.
Professional
Undrafted out of college, Shaffer turned professional in 2011 when he signed for the Pittsburgh RiverhoundsPittsburgh Riverhounds
Pittsburgh Riverhounds is an American professional soccer team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1999, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
of the USL Professional Division. He made his professional debut on May 21, 2011 in a game against F.C. New York
F.C. New York
F.C. New York is an American professional soccer team based in Queens, New York, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
.