A. J. Godbolt
Encyclopedia
Aaron John "A. J." Godbolt (born March 7, 1984 in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American
soccer player, currently without a club.
at the University of Maryland
from 2002 to 2006. Over five years he played in 60 matches, starting in 39 of them. He finished his career there with 2 goals and 19 assists. He played his club soccer for the Austin Capitals Soccer Club and the Longhorn Soccer Club, and also played two seasons for Austin Lightning
in the USL Premier Development League
.
in 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft
but was waived after one season without making a senior start, and subsequently signed for the Austin Aztex U23
. Godbolt played 9 games and scored 2 goals for the Aztex in 2008, before graduating up to the senior Austin Aztex
team prior to it expansion into the USL First Division
in 2009.
He made his professional debut on April 18, 2009, in Austin's USL1 season opener against Minnesota Thunder
. He was released by the Aztex at the end of the 2009 season.
While attending the University of Maryland, A.J. helped train many youth teams including the Silver Spring Sharks.
United States
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soccer player, currently without a club.
College and Amateur
Godbolt played college soccerCollege soccer
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at the University of Maryland
University of Maryland, College Park
The University of Maryland, College Park is a top-ranked public research university located in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C...
from 2002 to 2006. Over five years he played in 60 matches, starting in 39 of them. He finished his career there with 2 goals and 19 assists. He played his club soccer for the Austin Capitals Soccer Club and the Longhorn Soccer Club, and also played two seasons for Austin Lightning
Austin Lightning
Austin Lightning was an American soccer team, founded in 2002, originally with the name Lafayette Lightning. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2007, when the team left the league and the franchise...
in the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
.
Professional
Godbolt was drafted in the third round, 32nd overall, by the Kansas City WizardsKansas City Wizards
Sporting Kansas City is an American professional soccer club based in Kansas City, Kansas that competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
in 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft
2007 MLS Supplemental Draft
The 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft was held on January 18, 2007, following the SuperDraft , as teams fill out their developmental rosters.-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:-Round 4:-References:*...
but was waived after one season without making a senior start, and subsequently signed for the Austin Aztex U23
Austin Aztex U23
Austin Aztex U23 was an American soccer team based in Round Rock, Texas, United States. Founded in 2007, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009, after which the franchise folded and the team left the league.The team played...
. Godbolt played 9 games and scored 2 goals for the Aztex in 2008, before graduating up to the senior Austin Aztex
Austin Aztex
Austin Aztex FC was an American professional soccer team based in Austin, Texas, United States. Founded in 2008, the team played in the USL First Division, and in the USL Division of the USSF D2 Pro League, the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
team prior to it expansion into the USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
in 2009.
He made his professional debut on April 18, 2009, in Austin's USL1 season opener against Minnesota Thunder
Minnesota Thunder
Minnesota Thunder was an American professional soccer team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1990, the team played in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009. The team played its home games at the National Sports Center in nearby...
. He was released by the Aztex at the end of the 2009 season.
Personal
Godbolt is the son of Michael "Bucky" Godbolt, a popular Austin sports radio personality and former University of Texas running backs coach.While attending the University of Maryland, A.J. helped train many youth teams including the Silver Spring Sharks.