Jeff Solem

Jeff Solem is a retired American soccer player who spent four seasons in the North American Soccer League. He is currently the president of Uhlsport USA.

Jeff Solem
Personal information
Full name Jeffrey J. Solem
Date of birth (1948-01-28) January 28, 1948
Place of birth Fargo, North Dakota, United States
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Midfielder / Defender
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1965–1968 Emory Eagles
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1973 Atlanta Apollos 10 (0)
1974–1975 Denver Dynamos 31 (0)
1976 Minnesota Kicks 3 (0)
1979–1992 Atlanta Datagraphic
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Solem attended Emory University, where he holds several school soccer records.[1] He was inducted into the school's athletic Hall of Fame in 1990.[2] In 1973, he Solem signed with the Atlanta Apollos of the North American Soccer League. In 1974, he moved to the Denver Dynamos for two seasons. In 1976, he played three games with the Minnesota Kicks. After retiring, he worked in several sport related industries including sporting goods. He also continued to play top level amateur soccer with Atlanta Datagraphic, joining the team soon after its founding and winning the 1979 National Amateur Cup with the team.[3] In January 2003, he became president of Select Sports America. In December 2008, he left Select Sports and became the president of Uhlsport USA.[4]

References
  1. Emory Soccer Guide
  2. Emory Sports Hall of Fame inducts 10 The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution - Thursday, September 27, 1990
  3. Ex-Chiefs Stars Lead Amateur Soccer Squad - 10 Teams to Vie for Five Titles in National Cup The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution - Thursday, June 1, 1989
  4. Solem's professional resume
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