Andrew Welker
Encyclopedia
Andrew Welker is an American
soccer player who currently plays for Harrisburg City Islanders
in the USL Professional Division.
, was part of the Eastern Pennsylvania olympic develoopment program, and played four years of college soccer
at Seton Hall University
. He appeared in 64 games in his career for the Pirates, totaling 15 goals and 36 points. He was a Third Team All-BIG EAST and All-District First Team selection as a junior in 2009.
's Philadelphia Union in the 2011 MLS preseason. Welker turned professional in 2011 when he signed with Harrisburg City Islanders
of the USL Professional Division. He made his professional debut on May 7, 2011 as a substitute in a 1-1 tie with FC New York. Welker was named the USL PRO Player of the Week for Week 16 of the 2011 season after he had a hat trick to lead his side to a 5-1 victory against FC New York on July 20, 2011. Welker has also played games for the Philadelphia Union in the 2011 MLS Reserve Division
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United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player who currently plays for Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders is an American professional soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
in the USL Professional Division.
College
Welker attended Cumberland Valley High SchoolCumberland Valley High School
Cumberland Valley High School is a coeducational public high school located within Cumberland Valley School District in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The school was founded in 1954. The mascot is an eagle....
, was part of the Eastern Pennsylvania olympic develoopment program, and played four years of college soccer
College soccer
College soccer is a term used to describe association football played by teams who are operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes...
at Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University is a private Roman Catholic university in South Orange, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1856 by Archbishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Seton Hall is the oldest diocesan university in the United States. Seton Hall is also the oldest and largest Catholic university in the...
. He appeared in 64 games in his career for the Pirates, totaling 15 goals and 36 points. He was a Third Team All-BIG EAST and All-District First Team selection as a junior in 2009.
Professional
After trialing with Major League SoccerMajor 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...
's Philadelphia Union in the 2011 MLS preseason. Welker turned professional in 2011 when he signed with Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders is an American professional soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
of the USL Professional Division. He made his professional debut on May 7, 2011 as a substitute in a 1-1 tie with FC New York. Welker was named the USL PRO Player of the Week for Week 16 of the 2011 season after he had a hat trick to lead his side to a 5-1 victory against FC New York on July 20, 2011. Welker has also played games for the Philadelphia Union in the 2011 MLS Reserve Division
2011 MLS Reserve Division
The new MLS Reserve League was resurrected for the 2011 season, after not having played since 2008. Each team will play 10 games against divisional opponenets, with clubs being allowed schedule additional games against non-MLS opponents. The schedule begins March 20 and tentatively concludes Oct...
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