Aaron Chandler
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Aaron Chandler is an American
soccer player who played forward for the California Victory
and for the Columbus Crew
of Major League Soccer
.
Chandler played collegiate soccer at the University of San Francisco
. After initially walking onto the team in 2003, by the time his career was finished in 2006 he had started 66 of 75 games, where he scored 28 goals and assisted on 16 more.
He was drafted in the fourth round, 41st overall, by the Columbus Crew
in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft
. Chandler netted a goal in the 86th minute of the inaugural Lamar Hunt Pioneer Cup match between the Crew and FC Dallas
on March 11, 2007, a 3-0 win for the Black & Gold. He was waived by the Crew on July 3, 2007 to make room for defender Andrew Peterson on the roster.
Later in 2007, Chandler played 13 matches for California Victory
, a USL First Division professional soccer team. Following the September 2007 demise of the Victory, Chandler went on trial for the Norwegian 1st Division side Sandefjord Fotball
in February 2008, playing in the pre-season friendlies vs. FC Lyn Oslo on 1 February 2008 (0-3) and vs. Raufoss IL
on 13 February 2008 (3-3), but did not get a contract. Chandler then moved on to Western Norway and a trial with the 1st Division side FK Haugesund, playing in the friendly vs. Løv-Ham on 16 February 2008 (0-3). FKH's coach Rune Skarsfjord said he was impressed by Chandler, but that he didn't fit well enough into the club's 4-3-3 system and was therefore not offered a contract.
In September 2008, Chandler negotiated a short-term contract with Norwegian 1st Division side IL Hødd. He played briefly for Hødd.
United States
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soccer player who played forward for the California Victory
California Victory
The California Victory was a USL First Division professional soccer team based in San Francisco, California. It was an expansion team for the 2007 season, but ceased operation in September of that year after parent club Deportivo Alavés withdrew its support....
and for the Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
of Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
.
Chandler played collegiate soccer at the University of San Francisco
University of San Francisco
The University of San Francisco , is a private, Jesuit/Catholic university located in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1855, USF was established as the first university in San Francisco. It is the second oldest institution for higher learning in California and the tenth-oldest university of...
. After initially walking onto the team in 2003, by the time his career was finished in 2006 he had started 66 of 75 games, where he scored 28 goals and assisted on 16 more.
He was drafted in the fourth round, 41st overall, by the Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft
2007 MLS SuperDraft
The 2007 MLS SuperDraft, was held in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 12, 2007. It was the eighth annual Major League Soccer SuperDraft. The first selection belonged to expansion team Toronto FC.The SuperDraft was followed by the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft....
. Chandler netted a goal in the 86th minute of the inaugural Lamar Hunt Pioneer Cup match between the Crew and FC Dallas
FC Dallas
FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
on March 11, 2007, a 3-0 win for the Black & Gold. He was waived by the Crew on July 3, 2007 to make room for defender Andrew Peterson on the roster.
Later in 2007, Chandler played 13 matches for California Victory
California Victory
The California Victory was a USL First Division professional soccer team based in San Francisco, California. It was an expansion team for the 2007 season, but ceased operation in September of that year after parent club Deportivo Alavés withdrew its support....
, a USL First Division professional soccer team. Following the September 2007 demise of the Victory, Chandler went on trial for the Norwegian 1st Division side Sandefjord Fotball
Sandefjord Fotball
Sandefjord Fotball is a Norwegian professional football club, founded on September 10, 1998. The club plays in the Adeccoligaen. Their home ground is the Komplett.no Arena, located in Sandefjord, Vestfold....
in February 2008, playing in the pre-season friendlies vs. FC Lyn Oslo on 1 February 2008 (0-3) and vs. Raufoss IL
Raufoss IL
Raufoss I.L. is a sports club from Raufoss, Norway. The club was formed in 1918. It was played in First League between 1937-1948 , between 1957–1960, in 1964 and between 1973-1974 ....
on 13 February 2008 (3-3), but did not get a contract. Chandler then moved on to Western Norway and a trial with the 1st Division side FK Haugesund, playing in the friendly vs. Løv-Ham on 16 February 2008 (0-3). FKH's coach Rune Skarsfjord said he was impressed by Chandler, but that he didn't fit well enough into the club's 4-3-3 system and was therefore not offered a contract.
In September 2008, Chandler negotiated a short-term contract with Norwegian 1st Division side IL Hødd. He played briefly for Hødd.