Anthony Hamilton (soccer)
Anthony Hamilton (born August 26, 1985) is an American soccer player.
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Anthony Hamilton | ||
| Date of birth | August 26, 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Redlands, California, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2006 | UC Irvine Anteaters | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006 | Orange County Blue Star | 14 | (8) |
| 2007–2008 | Chivas USA | 7 | (0) |
| 2009 | Ventura County Fusion | 15 | (8) |
| 2010–2011 | Rochester Rhinos | 47 | (7) |
| 2011 | NSC Minnesota Stars | 4 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of September 27, 2011 | |||
Career
College and amateur
Hamilton played college soccer for University of California, Irvine, featuring in 70 games during his four seasons, amassing 23 goals and 7 assists. During his college years he also played for Orange County Blue Star in the USL Premier Development League. Hamilton earned his bachelor's degree in 2010 from the University of California, Irvine in Literary Journalism.
Professional
Hamilton participated in Chivas USA's player combine in December 2006 at the Home Depot Center prior to being drafted by them with the 31st overall pick of the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft.
He was released by Chivas in February 2009, having played just 7 games for the team, and subsequently signed for Ventura County Fusion of the USL Premier Development League for the 2009 season.[1]
Hamilton signed with Rochester Rhinos on February 16, 2010.[2] After two seasons with Rochester, Hamilton signed with NSC Minnesota Stars of the North American Soccer League on September 6, 2011.[3]
Honors
Rochester Rhinos
- USSF Division 2 Pro League Regular Season Champions (1): 2010
Ventura County Fusion
- USL Premier Development League Champions (1): 2009