Chris Loftus
Christopher Loftus (born October 20, 1984), is an American former soccer player.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Christopher Loftus | ||
| Date of birth | October 20, 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Springfield, IL, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Metro FC | |||
| 2003–2006 | Duke | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2006 | Raleigh Elite | 13 | (2) |
| 2007 | New England Revolution | 0 | (0) |
| 2007 | → New Hampshire Phantoms (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | IF Limhamn Bunkeflo | 28 | (8) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22 February 2008 | |||
Playing career
College level
Loftus played four years of college soccer for Duke, scoring 24 goals in 80 appearances,[1] and in the USL Premier Development League for Raleigh Elite.
Draft
He was drafted by the Revolution in the third round of the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft and signed a developmental contract.
Having failed to make a break into the first team, Loftus was loaned out USL Second Division side New Hampshire Phantoms, making three appearances for the team.[2] His only appearance for the Revolution came in one game in the US Open Cup. He was waived by New England after the 2007 season. He signed with Swedish second division side IF Limhamn Bunkeflo in February 2008.
Coaching career
By December 2010, he was working as assistant coach for the Evansville Purple Aces.[3]
References
- "Chris Loftus". Archived from the original on 10 October 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2010.
- "New Hampshire Phantoms - USL Second Division". Archived from the original on 10 October 2010. Retrieved 19 December 2010.
- "2010-11 Men's Soccer Coaching Staff". gopurpleaces.com. Retrieved 17 December 2010.