Andy Kirk (soccer)
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Andy Kirk is a retired American soccer goalkeeper
who spent three seasons in Major League Soccer
. He was also a member of the United States U-17 men's national soccer team
at the 1993 FIFA U-17 World Championship
and the United States U-20 men's national soccer team
at the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship
.
where he was a Gatorade High School Soccer Player of the Year. He then attended the University of Maryland, College Park
where he spent two seasons with the men’s soccer team. In January 1998, he announced his intention to leave the team in order to pursue a professional career.
in exchange for a second round selection in the 2000 MLS SuperDraft
. He played six games in 1999, but none in 2000. Following the season, he decided to retire and return to the University of Maryland where he gained a bachelor’s degree in finance. He then became an accountant with Rydex Investments.
which competed at the 1993 FIFA U-17 World Championship
. However, Kirk never entered a game as he backed up Jon Busch
. In 1997, Kirk was called into the United States U-20 men's national soccer team
. He played nineteen games, four at the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship
that year.
He served an unknown number of years as an assistant coach at Maryland.
Goalkeeper (football)
In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
who spent three seasons in 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...
. He was also a member of the United States U-17 men's national soccer team
United States U-17 men's national soccer team
The United States U-17 men's national soccer team is the national under-17 association football team of the United States and is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation...
at the 1993 FIFA U-17 World Championship
1993 FIFA U-17 World Championship
The 1993 FIFA U-17 World Championship was held in the cities of Tokyo, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Kobe, Nagoya, and Gifu City in Japan between 21 August and 4 September 1993...
and the United States U-20 men's national soccer team
United States U-20 men's national soccer team
The United States U-20 men's national soccer team is the national under-20 soccer team of the United States of America and is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. The highest level of competition in which the team competes is the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which is held every two years.The...
at the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship
1997 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship was the 11th staging of the FIFA World Youth Championship. It was held from June 16 to July 5, 1997 in Malaysia.-Venues:-Qualification:The following 24 teams qualified for the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship...
.
Youth
Kirk graduated from Marquette University High SchoolMarquette University High School
Marquette University High School is a private, all-male, Jesuit, Roman Catholic school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and is a member of both the National Catholic Educational Association and the Jesuit...
where he was a Gatorade High School Soccer Player of the Year. He then attended the University of Maryland, College Park
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...
where he spent two seasons with the men’s soccer team. In January 1998, he announced his intention to leave the team in order to pursue a professional career.
Professional
He signed with MLS Project 40. He spent time with both the Pro-40 team as well as playing nine games with the Clash. On January 27, 1999, the Clash sent Kirk to the Tampa Bay MutinyTampa Bay Mutiny
The Tampa Bay Mutiny was a charter franchise of Major League Soccer active from 1996 - 2001. They initially played in Tampa Stadium and were immediately successful, winning the first MLS Supporters' Shield behind MLS MVP Carlos Valderrama and high-scoring forward Roy Lassiter, whose 27 goals in...
in exchange for a second round selection in the 2000 MLS SuperDraft
2000 MLS SuperDraft
The 2000 Major League Soccer SuperDraft.-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:-Round 4:-Round 5:-Round 6:...
. He played six games in 1999, but none in 2000. Following the season, he decided to retire and return to the University of Maryland where he gained a bachelor’s degree in finance. He then became an accountant with Rydex Investments.
National team
In 1993, he was a member of the United States U-17 men's national soccer teamUnited States U-17 men's national soccer team
The United States U-17 men's national soccer team is the national under-17 association football team of the United States and is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation...
which competed at the 1993 FIFA U-17 World Championship
1993 FIFA U-17 World Championship
The 1993 FIFA U-17 World Championship was held in the cities of Tokyo, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Kobe, Nagoya, and Gifu City in Japan between 21 August and 4 September 1993...
. However, Kirk never entered a game as he backed up Jon Busch
Jon Busch
Jon Busch is an American soccer goalkeeper for the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
. In 1997, Kirk was called into the United States U-20 men's national soccer team
United States U-20 men's national soccer team
The United States U-20 men's national soccer team is the national under-20 soccer team of the United States of America and is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. The highest level of competition in which the team competes is the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which is held every two years.The...
. He played nineteen games, four at the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship
1997 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship was the 11th staging of the FIFA World Youth Championship. It was held from June 16 to July 5, 1997 in Malaysia.-Venues:-Qualification:The following 24 teams qualified for the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship...
that year.
He served an unknown number of years as an assistant coach at Maryland.