Sean Rush
Encyclopedia
Sean Patrick Rush is an American
soccer player who last played for Ribeirão
in the Portuguese Second Division
.
He is usually employed in the central midfield role, although he has also played as a withdrawn striker and a right midfielder.
to join their youth squad, but could not sign due to regulations. Rush returned to Italy, leaving school behind in the United States on the word of his agent.
who played for Padova
. When Treviso reached the Serie A in 2006, the coaching staff was changed, bringing in an entirely new outfit. Rush and a few others who were expected to be a part of the 2006 season were not offered another deal.
Rush signed for Crystal Palace Baltimore of the USL Second Division
for their inaugural 2007 season. Rush scored an important goal in the 92nd minute against New Hampshire on July 21, 2007, to keep Palace's playoff hopes alive.
After one season at Palace, Rush decided to take the advice of a close friend and went to Brazil to play, subsequently spending the year with Osvaldo Cruz
in the Campeonato Paulista
Serie A3.
Rush signed to play with Real Maryland Monarchs
on February 10, 2009. Starting and playing 80 minutes of the season opener against Bermuda Hogges, He scored the first goal of the season in the second minute of play. Rush Tallied 1 goal and 5 assists in 2009, he played in 16 games before leaving early to play in Europe.
Following conclusion of the 2009 USL2 regular season, Rush went on trial and after three days signed a year long contract with Portuguese side Vila Meã
. Rush made his first appearance in the 3-0 win over AD Olivereanse.
In April 2010, Rush announced he would be signing back with Real Maryland Monarchs
under head coach Anthony Hudson
. For two consecutive seasons, Rush scored the seasons first goal for Real Maryland.
In September 2010, Rush signed a year long contract with Ribeirão
of the Portuguese Second Division
.
have started a non-profit premier soccer club in Baltimore, MD called Pipeline Soccer Club. Rush is also the Associate Director of The International Soccer School which is located in Baltimore Maryland . Rush holds an Irish passport, His great grandfather, grandfather, and father all played the game at different levels. He was born and raised in Baltimore
, Maryland
, with his older brother, William, and his younger sisters, Dani and Kelly. They all attended Dulaney High School
in Timonium
, Maryland
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player who last played for Ribeirão
G.D. Ribeirão
Grupo Desportivo de Ribeirão, known as Ribeirão, is a Portuguese football club based in Ribeirão, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Braga District. Founded in 1968, it currently plays in the Portuguese Third Division, holding home matches at Estádio do Passal, which has a capacity of 3,000.-Current...
in the Portuguese Second Division
Portuguese Second Division
The Portuguese Second Division is a football league in Portugal, situated at the third level of the Portuguese football league system...
.
He is usually employed in the central midfield role, although he has also played as a withdrawn striker and a right midfielder.
Youth
Rush grew up through the ranks of Baltimore Football Club, before the club merged with Baltimore Bays. Rush won state, regional, and national titles with both teams. On a select trip to Italy, including a match against Milan at the Nereo Rocco Cup, Rush was invited by Milan's Franco BaresiFranco Baresi
Franco Baresi is an Italian football youth team coach and former player. He played as a sweeper and spent his entire career with Serie A club AC Milan, acknowledged as one of the greatest defenders ever to play the game. Baresi was nicknamed "Piscinin", Milanese for "Little one"...
to join their youth squad, but could not sign due to regulations. Rush returned to Italy, leaving school behind in the United States on the word of his agent.
Professional
At age 19, Rush became only the second American to be signed by a team in Italy's top two divisions, Serie B side Treviso – the first was Alexi LalasAlexi Lalas
Panayotis Alexander Lalas is a retired American soccer player who played mostly as a defender for the United States national team in the 1994 FIFA World Cup...
who played for Padova
Calcio Padova
Calcio Padova is an Italian football club, based in Padua, Veneto. The club was founded in 1910. Padova is playing in Serie B, having last been in Serie A in 1996...
. When Treviso reached the Serie A in 2006, the coaching staff was changed, bringing in an entirely new outfit. Rush and a few others who were expected to be a part of the 2006 season were not offered another deal.
Rush signed for Crystal Palace Baltimore of the USL Second Division
USL Second Division
The United Soccer Leagues Second Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, part of the United Soccer Leagues league pyramid...
for their inaugural 2007 season. Rush scored an important goal in the 92nd minute against New Hampshire on July 21, 2007, to keep Palace's playoff hopes alive.
After one season at Palace, Rush decided to take the advice of a close friend and went to Brazil to play, subsequently spending the year with Osvaldo Cruz
Osvaldo Cruz Futebol Clube
Osvaldo Cruz Futebol Clube, commonly known as Osvaldo Cruz, is a Brazilian football club based in Osvaldo Cruz, São Paulo state.-History:The club was founded on February 17, 2004...
in the Campeonato Paulista
Campeonato Paulista
The Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Profissional da Primeira Divisão - Série A1, simply known as the Campeonato Paulista, is the top-flight professional football league in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The league is contested between 20 clubs and typically lasts from January to April...
Serie A3.
Rush signed to play with Real Maryland Monarchs
Real Maryland Monarchs
Real Maryland F.C., commonly known as the Real Maryland Monarchs, is an American soccer team based in Rockville, Maryland, United States...
on February 10, 2009. Starting and playing 80 minutes of the season opener against Bermuda Hogges, He scored the first goal of the season in the second minute of play. Rush Tallied 1 goal and 5 assists in 2009, he played in 16 games before leaving early to play in Europe.
Following conclusion of the 2009 USL2 regular season, Rush went on trial and after three days signed a year long contract with Portuguese side Vila Meã
A.C. Vila Meã
Atlético Clube Vila Meã are a Portuguese football club from Vila Meã, Amarante. They play in the Portuguese Second Division Série A....
. Rush made his first appearance in the 3-0 win over AD Olivereanse.
In April 2010, Rush announced he would be signing back with Real Maryland Monarchs
Real Maryland Monarchs
Real Maryland F.C., commonly known as the Real Maryland Monarchs, is an American soccer team based in Rockville, Maryland, United States...
under head coach Anthony Hudson
Anthony Hudson
For the footballer of the same name see Anthony Hudson Anthony Hudson is an Australian rules football commentator on both television and radio.-Early career:...
. For two consecutive seasons, Rush scored the seasons first goal for Real Maryland.
In September 2010, Rush signed a year long contract with Ribeirão
G.D. Ribeirão
Grupo Desportivo de Ribeirão, known as Ribeirão, is a Portuguese football club based in Ribeirão, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Braga District. Founded in 1968, it currently plays in the Portuguese Third Division, holding home matches at Estádio do Passal, which has a capacity of 3,000.-Current...
of the Portuguese Second Division
Portuguese Second Division
The Portuguese Second Division is a football league in Portugal, situated at the third level of the Portuguese football league system...
.
Personal
Rush is the Owner and founder of Pipeline International Soccer Academy, an American based training academy for youths playing soccer. Sean Rush and Santino QuarantaSantino Quaranta
Santino Quaranta is an American soccer player.-Youth:Quaranta partially attended Baltimore's Archbishop Curley High School for his freshman and sophomore years, where he started both years, and was recognized as one of the top soccer players in the state...
have started a non-profit premier soccer club in Baltimore, MD called Pipeline Soccer Club. Rush is also the Associate Director of The International Soccer School which is located in Baltimore Maryland . Rush holds an Irish passport, His great grandfather, grandfather, and father all played the game at different levels. He was born and raised in Baltimore
Baltimore
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore...
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
, with his older brother, William, and his younger sisters, Dani and Kelly. They all attended Dulaney High School
Dulaney High School
Dulaney High School is a secondary school in Timonium, Baltimore County, Maryland. The school serves a generally middle- to upper-middle class suburban community, with students from Timonium and surrounding areas in Baltimore County. Dulaney is a Blue Ribbon School and ranked #259 nationwide in...
in Timonium
Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland
Lutherville-Timonium is a census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland made up of the unincorporated communities of Lutherville and Timonium. The population was 15,814 as of the 2000 census. Within its borders lies the Lutherville Historic District...
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
.
Career statistics
- (correct as of 23 September 2008)
Club Season League Cup Play-offs Total Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Treviso Treviso F.B.C. 1993Football Club Treviso is an Italian football club based in Treviso. The club was formed in 1909, and refounded in 1993 and in 2009. The club currently plays in Lega Pro Seconda Divisione.Treviso's official colours are light blue and white.-History:...2006 0 0 0 0 0 0 – – – 0 0 0 Crystal Palace Baltimore 2007 12 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 1 1 Osvaldo Cruz Osvaldo Cruz Futebol ClubeOsvaldo Cruz Futebol Clube, commonly known as Osvaldo Cruz, is a Brazilian football club based in Osvaldo Cruz, São Paulo state.-History:The club was founded on February 17, 2004...2008 20 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Real Maryland Monarchs Real Maryland MonarchsReal Maryland F.C., commonly known as the Real Maryland Monarchs, is an American soccer team based in Rockville, Maryland, United States...2009 16 3 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 18 1 3 Vila Meã A.C. Vila MeãAtlético Clube Vila Meã are a Portuguese football club from Vila Meã, Amarante. They play in the Portuguese Second Division Série A....2009/10 26 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Real Maryland Monarchs Real Maryland MonarchsReal Maryland F.C., commonly known as the Real Maryland Monarchs, is an American soccer team based in Rockville, Maryland, United States...2010 11 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ribeirão G.D. RibeirãoGrupo Desportivo de Ribeirão, known as Ribeirão, is a Portuguese football club based in Ribeirão, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Braga District. Founded in 1968, it currently plays in the Portuguese Third Division, holding home matches at Estádio do Passal, which has a capacity of 3,000.-Current...2010- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career total 2006-20010 82 12 7 6 0 0 0 0 0 38 2 4