Tom Wurdack
Thomas Wurdack (born February 24, 1967) is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the American Professional Soccer League and USISL.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Thomas Wurdack | ||
Date of birth | February 24, 1967 53) | (age||
Place of birth | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | ||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1987–1988 | UCF Knights | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1989–1990 | Orlando Lions | ||
1992–1994 | Orlando Lions | ||
1995–1996 | Atlanta Ruckus | ||
1997 | Orlando Sundogs | 17 | (2) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
In 1987 and 1988, Wurdack played collegiate soccer with the University of Central Florida.[1] In 1989, Wurdack turned professional with the Orlando Lions in the American Soccer League.[2] In 1992 and 1993, he played for the second Orlando Lions in the USISL.[3] In 1995, Wurdack played for the Atlanta Ruckus when it went to the A-League final.[4] He then began the 1996 season with the Ruckus before being traded to the Rochester Rhinos. He refused to move to Rochester and sat out the rest of the season.[5] In November 1996, Wurdack signed with the Orlando Sundogs, playing for them in 1997.[6]
References
- USF All Time Lettermen
- Diplomats Hand Lions 1st Loss
- Lions Overcome Weather and Railroaders
- 1995 A-League Results
- A-League Press Release: AUGUST 13, 1996
- In 1998 while playing for the Orlando Sundogs, he incurred a career ending injury and was forced to retire.Sundogs Soccer Is Here