Sam Franklin (soccer)

Sam Franklin is a retired American soccer player who spent his professional career in the USL A-League.

For the American football safety, see Sam Franklin (American football).
Sam Franklin
Personal information
Place of birth Arlington, Virginia, United States
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Position(s) Midfielder / Defender
Youth career
1994–1998 Virginia Cavaliers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999–2000 Boston Bulldogs 28 (4)
2001 Connecticut Wolves 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Youth

In 1994, Franklin graduated from Yorktown High School where he was 1994 All-Met soccer player.[1] He attended the University of Virginia, playing on the men's soccer team from 1994 to 1998.[2]

Professional

On February 6, 1999, the Los Angeles Galaxy selected Franklin in the second round (twenty-fourth overall) of the 1999 MLS College Draft.[3] The Boston Bulldogs also selected Franklin in the USL A-League draft.[4] Franklin signed with the Bulldogs and spent two seasons in Boston.[5][6] In 2001, he played for the Connecticut Wolves.[7]

References
  1. "WashingtonPost.com: 1994 All-Met Boys Spring Soccer". www.washingtonpost.com.
  2. "Virginia Cavaliers All Time Letterwinners". Archived from the original on February 5, 2013.
  3. "MLS Draft: 1999". www.mlsdraft.com. Archived from the original on 18 Apr 2011.
  4. "1999 USL Draft". usl1.uslsoccer.com. April 22, 2019. Archived from the original on Apr 26, 2012.
  5. "Toronto Lynx vs Boston Bulldogs". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com.
  6. 2000 Boston Bulldogs
  7. "Tired Silverbacks Battle Wolves to 0-0 Draw". Archived from the original on September 14, 2012.


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