Tommy Heinemann
Encyclopedia
Tom Heinemann is an American
soccer player who currently plays for Columbus Crew
in Major League Soccer
.
, and played college soccer
at Rockhurst University
from 2006 to 2008, where he was named to the NSCAA/adidas NCAA Division II Men’s All-America Team as a sophomore and as a junior. He also played in the USL Premier Development League
for St. Louis Lions
, where he was a prolific goalscorer, netting 35 times in 36 games over three seasons with the team.
after impressing head coach Michael Anhaeuser
during a pre-season trial. He made his professional debut on April 11, 2009, in Charleston's USL1 season opener against the Vancouver Whitecaps, and scored his first professional goal on June 7, 2009, in a 1-1 tie with the Austin Aztex
.
Heinemann continued with Charleston in 2010, helping them to the 2010 USL Second Division title. Following the conclusion of the 2010 USL2 season, the Battery sent him on loan to the Carolina RailHawks
for the remainder of the USSF Division 2 Professional League
regular season and playoffs. Heinemann scored the game winning goal in the RailHawks semifinal victory over the Montreal Impact
.
On January 6, 2011, the Columbus Crew
of Major League Soccer
officially signed Heinemann. He spent time with the Crew in 2009 in their preseason training camp, but was not offered a contract at that point in time. He played his first game with the Crew on March 19, 2011 in their 2011 MLS season opener against D.C. United
.
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soccer player who currently plays for Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
in 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...
.
Youth and College
Heinemann attended Christian Brothers College High SchoolChristian Brothers College High School
Christian Brothers College High School , is a Lasallian Catholic college preparatory school for young men in St. Louis, Missouri. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Louis and is owned and operated by the De La Salle Christian Brothers Midwest District.-Early years :The school...
, and played 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 Rockhurst University
Rockhurst University
Rockhurst University is a private, coeducational Jesuit university located in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 1910 as Rockhurst College. The school adheres to the motto etched into the stone of the campus bell tower: "Learning, Leadership, and Service in the Jesuit Tradition." It is one of 28...
from 2006 to 2008, where he was named to the NSCAA/adidas NCAA Division II Men’s All-America Team as a sophomore and as a junior. He also played in the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
for St. Louis Lions
St. Louis Lions
St. Louis Lions is an American soccer team based in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 2006, 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 the...
, where he was a prolific goalscorer, netting 35 times in 36 games over three seasons with the team.
Professional
Heinemann was signed to his first professional contract by the Charleston BatteryCharleston Battery
Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
after impressing head coach Michael Anhaeuser
Michael Anhaeuser
Mike Anhaeuser is the head coach and general manager of the USL Second Division Charleston Battery. He played five seasons as a midfielder with the Battery before becoming a coach.-Player:...
during a pre-season trial. He made his professional debut on April 11, 2009, in Charleston's USL1 season opener against the Vancouver Whitecaps, and scored his first professional goal on June 7, 2009, in a 1-1 tie with the 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...
.
Heinemann continued with Charleston in 2010, helping them to the 2010 USL Second Division title. Following the conclusion of the 2010 USL2 season, the Battery sent him on loan to the Carolina RailHawks
Carolina RailHawks FC
Carolina RailHawks FC is an American professional soccer team based in Cary, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
for the remainder of the USSF Division 2 Professional League
USSF Division 2 Professional League
USSF Division 2 Professional League was a temporary professional soccer league created by the United States Soccer Federation in 2010 to last just one season. The twelve-team league was formed as a compromise between the feuding United Soccer Leagues and the North American Soccer League...
regular season and playoffs. Heinemann scored the game winning goal in the RailHawks semifinal victory over the Montreal Impact
Montreal Impact
Montreal Impact was a Canadian professional soccer club based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1992, the team played in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until the 2011 season. The owner Joey Saputo now operates the MLS team Montreal ImpactThe...
.
On January 6, 2011, the Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional 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...
officially signed Heinemann. He spent time with the Crew in 2009 in their preseason training camp, but was not offered a contract at that point in time. He played his first game with the Crew on March 19, 2011 in their 2011 MLS season opener against D.C. United
D.C. United
D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. 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 since its inception, in 1996.Over the...
.
Personal
Tommy is the son of Tom and Janet Heinemann, and has two sisters named Maggie and Karli. He and his wife, Katrina, were married on November 13, 2010.Charleston Battery
- USL Second DivisionUSL Second DivisionThe United Soccer Leagues Second Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, part of the United Soccer Leagues league pyramid...
Champions (1): 20102010 United Soccer LeaguesThe 2010 season is the 24th season played by the United Soccer Leagues. Season titles will be contested by 6 professional men's clubs in the USL Second Division, 29 professional and amateur women's clubs in the W-League, and 68 professional and amateur men's teams in the USL Premier Development... - USL Second DivisionUSL Second DivisionThe United Soccer Leagues Second Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, part of the United Soccer Leagues league pyramid...
Regular Season Champions (1): 20102010 United Soccer LeaguesThe 2010 season is the 24th season played by the United Soccer Leagues. Season titles will be contested by 6 professional men's clubs in the USL Second Division, 29 professional and amateur women's clubs in the W-League, and 68 professional and amateur men's teams in the USL Premier Development...