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Tim Ward (soccer)
Encyclopedia
Tim Ward is a professional American
soccer player who currently plays as a defender
for the San Jose Earthquakes
of Major League Soccer
.
from 2002 to 2004. Following his graduation, he played a year of college soccer
at Saint Louis University
, starting 18 games for the Billikens, and being named second-team All-Conference USA
.
contract with MLS, whereupon he was selected 12th overall in the 2005 MLS SuperDraft
by the MetroStars
, who acquired the pick by trading Cornell Glen
to FC Dallas
. Ward acquitted himself well in his rookie season, especially with his runs and crosses from the left back spot. After the year, he was traded to the Crew for Chris Henderson
.
After two seasons in Columbus, Ward was traded to the Colorado Rapids
on February 27, 2008 for Nicolas Hernández
. However, he was waived at the end of the 2008 season without playing a first-team game. He was on trial with Chicago Fire
for most of early 2009, eventually signing with the team in March.
In 2009 Ward started all 19 games he appeared in for the Chicago Fire
before breaking a toe on his left foot and opting for surgery. Ward returns to the Chicago Fire
in 2010. On August 6, 2010 Ward was traded to the San Jose Earthquakes
for a 2011 MLS Superdraft pick.
, and was part of the Under-20 team at the 2005 World Youth Championship
. He had to miss the tournament due to an injury. Ward also was a member of the Under-20 team at the 2007 World Youth Championship
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player who currently plays as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
for 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....
of 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...
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Youth and college
Ward, who can play any position on defense and also in defensive midfield, trained with the United States Under-17 team at the Bradenton AcademyIMG Soccer Academy
The IMG Soccer Academy is part of the IMG Academies located in Bradenton, Florida. It is U.S. Soccer's full-time residency program for the United States' U-17 and U-16 mens national teams. Started in 1999, it has become integral in developing the United States' top youth soccer prospects...
from 2002 to 2004. Following his graduation, he played a year 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...
at Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by the Most Reverend Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. It is one of 28 member institutions of the...
, starting 18 games for the Billikens, and being named second-team All-Conference USA
Conference USA
Conference USA, officially abbreviated C-USA, is a college athletic conference whose member institutions are located within the Southern United States. The conference participates in the NCAA's Division I in all sports...
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Professional
Ward left after his freshman season to sign a Generation adidasGeneration adidas
Generation adidas is a joint venture between Major League Soccer and U.S. Soccer aimed at raising the level of young soccer talent in the United States. The program, sponsored by adidas, encourages early entry of American players into MLS...
contract with MLS, whereupon he was selected 12th overall in the 2005 MLS SuperDraft
2005 MLS SuperDraft
The 2005 MLS SuperDraft, held in Baltimore, Maryland on January 14, 2005, was the sixth incarnation of the annual Major League Soccer SuperDraft. Expansion club Real Salt Lake had the first pick as the result of a coin toss . RSL drafted Under-17 midfielder Nikolas Besagno with the first selection...
by the MetroStars
Metrostars
Metrostar may refer to:*New York Red Bulls, formerly called the "MetroStars", a soccer team from New York*Manila Metro Rail Transit System, popularly called "The Metrostar Express", a part of the metropolitan rail system in Manila...
, who acquired the pick by trading Cornell Glen
Cornell Glen
Cornelius "Cornell" Glen is a Trinidadian footballer currently with Caledonia AIA.-Club:Glen began his professional career in 1999 with Trinidadian club Futgof. After two years with Futgof, Glen moved to Portugal, where he played for Sanjoanense...
to FC Dallas
FC Dallas
FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
. Ward acquitted himself well in his rookie season, especially with his runs and crosses from the left back spot. After the year, he was traded to the Crew for Chris Henderson
Chris Henderson
Christopher "Chris" Henderson is a former American soccer midfielder who earned 79 caps with the U.S. national team. He was part of the U.S...
.
After two seasons in Columbus, Ward was traded to the Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...
on February 27, 2008 for Nicolas Hernández
Nicolas Hernández
Nicolás "Niko" Hernández is an Argentine footballer. He currently plays for the SHB Ðà Nẵng F.C.....
. However, he was waived at the end of the 2008 season without playing a first-team game. He was on trial with Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire (soccer)
Chicago Fire Soccer Club is an American professional soccer club based in the Chicago suburb of Bridgeview, Illinois. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top soccer league in the United States and Canada...
for most of early 2009, eventually signing with the team in March.
In 2009 Ward started all 19 games he appeared in for the Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire (soccer)
Chicago Fire Soccer Club is an American professional soccer club based in the Chicago suburb of Bridgeview, Illinois. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top soccer league in the United States and Canada...
before breaking a toe on his left foot and opting for surgery. Ward returns to the Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire (soccer)
Chicago Fire Soccer Club is an American professional soccer club based in the Chicago suburb of Bridgeview, Illinois. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top soccer league in the United States and Canada...
in 2010. On August 6, 2010 Ward was traded to 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....
for a 2011 MLS Superdraft pick.
International
Ward has played for various youth United States national teamsUnited 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...
, and was part of the Under-20 team at the 2005 World Youth Championship
FIFA U-20 World Cup
The FIFA U-20 World Cup, until 2005 known as the FIFA World Youth Championship, is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association...
. He had to miss the tournament due to an injury. Ward also was a member of the Under-20 team at the 2007 World Youth Championship
FIFA U-20 World Cup
The FIFA U-20 World Cup, until 2005 known as the FIFA World Youth Championship, is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association...
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