Randy Merkel

Randy Merkel is a retired American soccer midfielder who played professionally in the USL A-League and Major League Soccer.

Randy Merkel
Personal information
Date of birth (1976-03-20) March 20, 1976
Place of birth Carol Stream, Illinois, United States
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1995 Penn State Nittany Lions
1996–1998 Maryland Terrapins
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999–2000 Raleigh Express 55 (5)
2001 Atlanta Silverbacks 17 (0)
2001 → Miami Fusion (loan) 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Merkel began his collegiate career in 1995 at the Penn State. He then transferred to the University of Maryland where he played on the men’s soccer team from 1996 to 1998.[1][2]

In February 1997, the Columbus Crew selected Merkel in the third round (thirty-third overall) of the 1999 MLS College Draft.[3] The Crew released Merkel in the pre-season and he signed with the Raleigh Express of the USL A-League. In 2001, Merkel moved to the Atlanta Silverbacks. In June 2001, the Miami Fusion of the Major League Soccer called up Merkel for one game.[4] The Silverbacks released Merkel in February 2002.[5]

References
  1. 1996 Outlook Archived 2012-03-17 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Maryland Terrapins All Time Roster Archived 2011-10-27 at the Wayback Machine
  3. 1999 MLS College Draft
  4. Orange Bowl Aura Thrills Coach, Team
  5. Atlanta Silverbacks Ink 2001 A-League Defender Of The Year Gilbert Jean-Baptiste And MLS Defender Alan Woods


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