Tighe Dombrowski
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Tighe Dombrowski is an American soccer player, currently without a club.
Dombrowski played four years of college soccer
for the UW–Milwaukee Panthers of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee from 2000–2003, during which he was named first team All-Horizon League three times. He was named an honorable mention All-American following his senior season in 2003. Dombrowski tallied sixteen goals and thirteen assists in his time at UW–Milwaukee, and helped them advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament his sophomore, junior, and senior years. In 2002, he played for the Des Moines Menace
in the Premier Development League. In 2003, he played for the Chicago Fire Reserves.
After graduating from UW–Milwaukee, Dombrowski was drafted fiftieth overall in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft
by the San Jose Earthquakes
, and signed to a developmental contract. Along with the rest of his Earthquakes teammates, he moved to Houston for the 2006 season, but was signed by Swedish then-Division 1 (effectively the third division) side IK Sirius Fotboll
in April 2006, having impressed the coaching staff at Studenternas IP during his trial in February and March. In July 2007, Tighe helped Sirius save three points by scoring two goals in the last minutes of the game against Jönköpings Södra IF
, turning the game from 0-1 to 2-1 in the span of six minutes.
Dombrowski had a trial with New York Red Bulls but did not earn a contract and later signed with USL-1 side Minnesota Thunder
.
, Chad Dombrowski
and Neil Dombrowski
.
Dombrowski played four years of college soccer
College 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...
for the UW–Milwaukee Panthers of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee from 2000–2003, during which he was named first team All-Horizon League three times. He was named an honorable mention All-American following his senior season in 2003. Dombrowski tallied sixteen goals and thirteen assists in his time at UW–Milwaukee, and helped them advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament his sophomore, junior, and senior years. In 2002, he played for the Des Moines Menace
Des Moines Menace
Des Moines Menace is an American soccer team based in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1994, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Heartland Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games at Valley...
in the Premier Development League. In 2003, he played for the Chicago Fire Reserves.
After graduating from UW–Milwaukee, Dombrowski was drafted fiftieth overall in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft
2004 MLS SuperDraft
The 2004 MLS SuperDraft, held in Charlotte, North Carolina on January 16, 2004, was the fifth incarnation of the annual Major League Soccer SuperDraft, and was most notable for the selection of one of the youngest athletes in American sporting history, Freddy Adu, with the first pick.-Player...
by the San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes
The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada....
, and signed to a developmental contract. Along with the rest of his Earthquakes teammates, he moved to Houston for the 2006 season, but was signed by Swedish then-Division 1 (effectively the third division) side IK Sirius Fotboll
IK Sirius Fotboll
IK Sirius is a Swedish football club located in Uppsala. The club is affiliated to the Upplands Fotbollförbund. - History :The club was formed in 1907, with its first success coming in 1924 when they reached the Svenska Mästerskapet final...
in April 2006, having impressed the coaching staff at Studenternas IP during his trial in February and March. In July 2007, Tighe helped Sirius save three points by scoring two goals in the last minutes of the game against Jönköpings Södra IF
Jönköpings Södra IF
Jönköpings Södra IF is a Swedish football club based in Jönköping. The club, founded on December 9, 1922, plays in Superettan, the second highest league in Sweden...
, turning the game from 0-1 to 2-1 in the span of six minutes.
Dombrowski had a trial with New York Red Bulls but did not earn a contract and later signed with USL-1 side Minnesota Thunder
Minnesota Thunder
Minnesota Thunder was an American professional soccer team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1990, the team played in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009. The team played its home games at the National Sports Center in nearby...
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Personal
Tighe is one of the Dombrowski brothers, all of whom are also pro soccer players: Scott Dombrowski, Zeke DombrowskiZeke Dombrowski
Zeke Dombrowski is an American soccer player, currently without a club.-College and Amateur:Dombrowski played college soccer at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, playing in a total of 84 matches, ranking fifth overall in school history...
, Chad Dombrowski
Chad Dombrowski
Chad Dombrowski is a retired U.S. soccer defender who spent six seasons in the USL First Division.-College:Dombrowski attended the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee where he played on the men's soccer team...
and Neil Dombrowski
Neil Dombrowski
Neil Dombrowski is an American soccer player, who last played for the Portland Timbers of the USL First Division.-Youth:...
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