Zack Schilawski
Encyclopedia
Zack Schilawski is an American
soccer player who currently plays for New England Revolution
in Major League Soccer
.
in North Carolina
, earning All Conference team honors all 4 years, and All State honors for 3 years, in addition to graduating 2nd in his academic class in 2006.
from 2006 to 2009 where he appeared in 99 games, scoring 40 goals and adding 20 assists. He was a member of Wake Forest's 2007 NCAA College Cup Championship team, and scored the game-winning goal against Ohio State in the final of the 2007 College Cup at SAS Soccer Park in his hometown, Cary, NC. In 2009 he was also named to the All-ACC 1st Team and the College Soccer News All-American 2nd Team.
During his college years Schilawski also played for both Cary Clarets
and their predecessor Cary RailHawks U23's in the USL Premier Development League
.
by New England Revolution
.
He made his MLS debut with a start in the season opener against Los Angeles Galaxy
(March 27). Netted a hat trick in the home opener against Toronto FC
(April 10), becoming the first rookie in MLS history to register a hat trick in his home debut and just the third rookie in MLS history to net a hat trick. Scored the Revs’ lone goal in a 1-1 tie with FC Dallas (May 1). Scored the game-winner in 3-2 win over New York to help snap a seven-game winless streak (May 29). Started his first game since Aug. 7 when he was in the starting 11 at Chivas USA (Sept. 10). Appeared in all five SuperLiga matches - making two starts - and scored one goal. Notched the game-winning goal in the 1-0 win over Pumas UNAM (July 14). Started the first two matches before coming on as a substitute against Monarcas Morelia (July 20) and Puebla (Aug. 4). Came on as a 70th-minute substitute in the final against Morelia (Sept. 1), and recorded his first professional assist on Kevin Alston’s 79th-minute goal.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player who currently plays for New England Revolution
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts 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...
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High School
He played all 4 years for CaryCary
- Surname :* Cary family* Alexander Cary, Master of Falkland , son of Lucius Cary, 15th Viscount Falkland* Alice Cary , American poet* Annie Louise Cary , American singer...
in North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
, earning All Conference team honors all 4 years, and All State honors for 3 years, in addition to graduating 2nd in his academic class in 2006.
College and Amateur
Schilawski played college soccer at Wake Forest UniversityWake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational university in the U.S. state of North Carolina, founded in 1834. The university received its name from its original location in Wake Forest, north of Raleigh, North Carolina, the state capital. The Reynolda Campus, the university's main campus, is...
from 2006 to 2009 where he appeared in 99 games, scoring 40 goals and adding 20 assists. He was a member of Wake Forest's 2007 NCAA College Cup Championship team, and scored the game-winning goal against Ohio State in the final of the 2007 College Cup at SAS Soccer Park in his hometown, Cary, NC. In 2009 he was also named to the All-ACC 1st Team and the College Soccer News All-American 2nd Team.
During his college years Schilawski also played for both Cary Clarets
Cary Clarets
Cary Clarets was an American soccer team based in Cary, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 2002, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009, after which the franchise folded and the team left the league.During their...
and their predecessor Cary RailHawks U23's 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...
.
Professional
Schilawski was drafted in the first round (9th overall) of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft2010 MLS SuperDraft
The 2010 MLS SuperDraft was the eleventh annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It was held on January 14, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the 2010 NSCAA Convention. The 2010 SuperDraft consisted of four rounds with sixteen selections each, for a total of 64 players...
by New England Revolution
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
.
He made his MLS debut with a start in the season opener against Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, 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, and the league's second...
(March 27). Netted a hat trick in the home opener against 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....
(April 10), becoming the first rookie in MLS history to register a hat trick in his home debut and just the third rookie in MLS history to net a hat trick. Scored the Revs’ lone goal in a 1-1 tie with FC Dallas (May 1). Scored the game-winner in 3-2 win over New York to help snap a seven-game winless streak (May 29). Started his first game since Aug. 7 when he was in the starting 11 at Chivas USA (Sept. 10). Appeared in all five SuperLiga matches - making two starts - and scored one goal. Notched the game-winning goal in the 1-0 win over Pumas UNAM (July 14). Started the first two matches before coming on as a substitute against Monarcas Morelia (July 20) and Puebla (Aug. 4). Came on as a 70th-minute substitute in the final against Morelia (Sept. 1), and recorded his first professional assist on Kevin Alston’s 79th-minute goal.