Paul Christensen

Paul Christensen (born April 15, 1996) is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Greenville Triumph in USL League One.

Paul Christensen
Personal information
Date of birth (1996-04-15) April 15, 1996
Place of birth Woodinville, Washington, United States
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Greenville Triumph
Number 30
Youth career
2012–2014 Seattle Sounders FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2017 Portland Pilots 72 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2017 Seattle Sounders FC U-23 21 (0)
2018–2019 Atlanta United 2 10 (0)
2018 → Atlanta United (loan) 1 (0)
2020– Greenville Triumph 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 25, 2020

Career

College

Christensen played four years of college soccer at the University of Portland, where he made 72 appearances for the Pilots and kept 20 shutouts. Paul battled now Rs. senior GK and close friend Kienan Weekes in the goal while at Portland for 4 years. The Wall as some know him, otherwise known as El Jefe, was the turning point behind an impressive turnaround for the program.[1]

While at college, Chirstensen also played with Premier Development League side Seattle Sounders FC U-23.[2]

Professional career

On January 21, 2018, Christensen was selected 70th overall in 2018 MLS SuperDraft by Atlanta United FC.[3] He signed with their United Soccer League affiliate side Atlanta United 2 on February 18, 2018.[4] He made his professional debut on March 31, 2018 in a 2–2 draw against the Charlotte Independence.[5]

On May 4, 2018, Christensen signed a short-term deal to be included on the roster for Atlanta United's senior team after backup goalkeepers Alec Kann and Mitch Hildebrandt were injured.[6] He made his debut on May 9 against Sporting Kansas City, replacing Brad Guzan after he was sent off with a red card.[7]

References
  1. "Paul Christensen - 2017". Portland Pilots. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  2. "Paul Christensen". USL PDL. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  3. Johnson, Derek (February 6, 2018). "Paul Christensen drafted by Atlanta United FC". The Woodinville Weekly. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  4. "Atlanta United 2 signs three players". Atlanta United FC. February 18, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  5. "Charlotte Independence vs Atlanta United 2". uslsoccer.com. United Soccer League. March 31, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  6. "Atlanta United Signs Paul Christensen to Short-Term Agreement". Atlanta United FC. May 4, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  7. Roberson, Doug (May 9, 2018). "Atlanta United's unbeaten streak ends with loss to KC". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved May 9, 2018.


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