Sam Reynolds
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Sam Reynolds is an American
professional soccer player, now an assistant goalkeeper coach at Cal State Fullerton.
, where he played for the Ashley Yudin coached Blue Devils who were undefeated for two seasons and won two CIF Section championships. He graduated in 2000. Reynolds played his youth soccer for the Davis Devils and in 1999-2000 for the River City Rush, a CYSL team coached by Marcos Mercado that won the California State Cup Championship (U-18) in 2000.
. Reynolds also played for the United States Adult Soccer Association California-South Region IV team that won the 2004 George F. Donnelly Cup
, the US national amateur championship. Reynolds was named MVP of the tournament.
of the USL First Division
, but saw no regular season game time. In April 2006 Reynolds signed with Major League Soccer
as a “pool” goalkeeper for the 2006 season. He spent most of the season as a reserve keeper with Chivas USA, under head coach Bob Bradley
and goalkeeper coach Zak Abdel, and played in MLS reserve matches, but never made a first team start.
He re-signed as a pool goalkeeper with MLS in 2007, training with Chivas USA, and gained his MLS debut with Toronto FC
on July 1, 2007 in a 1-1 draw with the Kansas City Wizards
. Three days later he started for Toronto again and earned a 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake
, but was injured in the 85th minute. In April 2008, Reynolds signed a contract to be represented by FIFA
licensed agent Carlos De Sousa and was subsequently signed to a contract with Miami FC
of USL First Division
. He made three starting appearances in 2008, earning a 1-1 draw on the road against the Vancouver Whitecaps and two shutout victories against the Rochester Rhinos and Atlanta Silverbacks to close out the Miami season with a .33 goals against average.
He joined Austin Aztex
for the 2009 season. He made 12 appearances, but was released at the end of the year.
In 2010 he returned to Cal State Fullerton to coach goalkeepers for both the men's and women's teams.
sides Necaxa
in October 2006 in Aguascalientes, Mexico, and Chivas Guadalajara at Estadio Jalisco
in November 2007; and on August 2, 2008 for Miami FC in a friendly match against the Haiti national football team
in Miami.
In September 2008 Reynolds was invited to the United States men's national soccer team
training camp in Miami for three days of training as the team prepared for their World Cup qualifier match against Cuba.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional soccer player, now an assistant goalkeeper coach at Cal State Fullerton.
Youth and High School
Reynolds attended Davis Senior High SchoolDavis Senior High School
Davis Senior High School is one of four high schools located in Davis, California, in the United States. DHS is a WASC accredited, 3-year, public comprehensive high school covering grades 10-12. The campus opened its current location in 1961. Enrollment for school year 2004-2005 was 1,831 students...
, where he played for the Ashley Yudin coached Blue Devils who were undefeated for two seasons and won two CIF Section championships. He graduated in 2000. Reynolds played his youth soccer for the Davis Devils and in 1999-2000 for the River City Rush, a CYSL team coached by Marcos Mercado that won the California State Cup Championship (U-18) in 2000.
College and Amateur
Reynolds attended Cal State Fullerton where he played four seasons of NCAA Division I soccer under head coach Al Mistri. He red-shirted his freshman year, then played from 2001 to 2004 a total of 59 games, starting 57, accumulating 12 shutouts and finishing with a 1.51. goals against averageGoals against average
Goals Against Average is a statistic used in ice hockey, water polo, lacrosse, and soccer that is the mean of goals allowed per game by a goaltender....
. Reynolds also played for the United States Adult Soccer Association California-South Region IV team that won the 2004 George F. Donnelly Cup
George F. Donnelly Cup
The George F. Donnelly Cup is an annual amateur soccer competition organized by the United States Adult Soccer Association. It is named after George F. Donnelly, president of the former National Soccer League and prominent figure in promoting soccer in the United States.The competition includes a...
, the US national amateur championship. Reynolds was named MVP of the tournament.
Professional
On April 2, 2005 Reynolds signed with the Portland TimbersPortland Timbers (USL)
Portland Timbers was an American professional soccer team based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 2001, the team played in various leagues at the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, including the USL First Division and the USSF Division 2 Professional League, until the end of...
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....
, but saw no regular season game time. In April 2006 Reynolds signed with Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
as a “pool” goalkeeper for the 2006 season. He spent most of the season as a reserve keeper with Chivas USA, under head coach Bob Bradley
Bob Bradley
Robert "Bob" Bradley is an American soccer coach and the current manager of the Egypt national football team, taking over in September 2011. He previously managed the United States men's national soccer team...
and goalkeeper coach Zak Abdel, and played in MLS reserve matches, but never made a first team start.
He re-signed as a pool goalkeeper with MLS in 2007, training with Chivas USA, and gained his MLS debut with Toronto FC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
on July 1, 2007 in a 1-1 draw with the Kansas City Wizards
Kansas City Wizards
Sporting Kansas City is an American professional soccer club based in Kansas City, Kansas that competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
. Three days later he started for Toronto again and earned a 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake is an American professional soccer club based in Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. They currently play their home games at Rio Tinto Stadium. Real Salt Lake won...
, but was injured in the 85th minute. In April 2008, Reynolds signed a contract to be represented by FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
licensed agent Carlos De Sousa and was subsequently signed to a contract 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 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 three starting appearances in 2008, earning a 1-1 draw on the road against the Vancouver Whitecaps and two shutout victories against the Rochester Rhinos and Atlanta Silverbacks to close out the Miami season with a .33 goals against average.
He joined Austin Aztex
Austin Aztex
Austin Aztex FC was an American professional soccer team based in Austin, Texas, United States. Founded in 2008, the team played in the USL First Division, and in the USL Division of the USSF D2 Pro League, the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
for the 2009 season. He made 12 appearances, but was released at the end of the year.
In 2010 he returned to Cal State Fullerton to coach goalkeepers for both the men's and women's teams.
International
Reynolds has played in several international exhibitions including in July 2005 with Portland Timbers in a friendly against Sunderland of the English Premier League; friendly matches with Chivas USA against Mexican Primera APrimera A
Primera A can refer to multiple first or second division football leagues:*in CONMEBOL **Categoría Primera A, Colombia**Primera Categoría Serie A, Ecuador*in CONCACAF...
sides Necaxa
Necaxa
Necaxa is a Mexican football club and is based in the city of Aguascalientes. it plays in the Estadio Victoria. Necaxa is ranked seventh overall and 1st in ranking in Mexican football within the IFFHS Central and North America's Clubs of the Century in the CONCACAF behind CD Saprissa San Juan de...
in October 2006 in Aguascalientes, Mexico, and Chivas Guadalajara at Estadio Jalisco
Estadio Jalisco
The Estadio Jalisco is a football stadium located in Guadalajara, Mexico. It is the third largest Mexican football stadium behind Estadio Azteca and Estadio Olimpico Universitario...
in November 2007; and on August 2, 2008 for Miami FC in a friendly match against the Haiti national football team
Haiti national football team
The Haiti national football team represents Haiti in association football and is controlled by the Fédération Haïtienne de Football, the governing body for football in Haiti. Haiti's home ground is Stade Sylvio Cator in Port-au-Prince and their head coach is Edson Tavares...
in Miami.
In September 2008 Reynolds was invited to the United States men's national soccer team
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
training camp in Miami for three days of training as the team prepared for their World Cup qualifier match against Cuba.