Andy Rosenband
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Andy Rosenband is an American soccer midfielder
who plays for the Chicago Storm
in the Xtreme Soccer League
.
, Rosenband played high school soccer for the University of Chicago Laboratory School where he scored 115 career goals and was a two time ISL
conference player-of-the-year. He was named to the Chicago Tribune
and Chicago Sun-Times
Illinois All-State Soccer Teams.
He played college soccer
at Wake Forest University
from 1999 to 2000 and at The Ohio State University from 2001 to 2002. As a freshman and sophomore for Wake Forest, Rosenband played in 31 matches for the Demon Deacons, scoring four goals and four assists. He was named to the Collegiate Soccer New Team of the Week Sept. 12-19 in 1999. Rosenband transferred to Ohio State prior to his junior year where he led the Buckeyes
in points (14), shots (36) and shots on goal (19). Following a senior season in which he again led the team in points (20), Rosenband was named to the Great Lakes All-Region Second Team and the Big Ten All-Conference Second Team.
of Major League Soccer
. Released in September 2003, Rosenband signed with the Charleston Battery
and later that season played for the Milwaukee Wave United
both of the USL First Division
. In 2004, Rosenband was signed by the Chicago Storm
of the Major Indoor Soccer League
. In the Storm’s inaugural season, he played in 37 games scoring 12 goals and seven assists for 19 points and blocked 13 shots. At the end of the 2004-05 season, Chicago
lost the rights to Rosenband to the California Cougars
in the MISL
expansion draft. In 2005, he played for the Chicago Fire Reserves of the MLS
scoring two goals in five games and was signed by the Chicago Fire for the remainder of the 2005 season.
Later in 2005, the Chicago Storm
re-acquired Rosenband in a trade with the California Cougars
that sent John Ball
and the rights to Kevin Sakuda to California for target man Anthony Maher and the rights to Rosenband. He re-signed with the Storm
on March 14, 2006 and played eight games scoring two goals and one assist. Following the conclusion of the season, Rosenband signed a contract extension through the 2008-09 season.
During the Storm's 2006-07 season, Rosenband reached a career high in points (29) and tied for second in the league in shorthanded goals (1). He played in 29 games scoring 11 goals and 6 assists helping the team to its first post-season win in franchise history.
After the 2007 season, Rosenband was selected to the USA Futsal
team for matches held in South America. He was named as an alternate for Futsal
Team USA during the 2007 Pan-American Games.
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
who plays for the Chicago Storm
Chicago Storm
The Chicago Storm is a team in the Ultimate Soccer League that began play in the 2004-2005 season as a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League.-History:The Storm played home games during its first two seasons at the UIC Pavilion on the west side of Chicago...
in the Xtreme Soccer League
Xtreme Soccer League
The Xtreme Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that began play in December 2008. Four teams from the former Major Indoor Soccer League participated in the first XSL season--- the Chicago Storm, Detroit Ignition, Milwaukee Wave, and New Jersey Ironmen...
.
Biography
A native of Hammond, IndianaHammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, Rosenband played high school soccer for the University of Chicago Laboratory School where he scored 115 career goals and was a two time ISL
ISL
There are several expansions of the abbreviation ISL:* International Sign Language* Formally,* Informally, ISL can refer to Irish Sign Language* More formally, ISL is the SIL code for Israeli Sign Language...
conference player-of-the-year. He was named to the Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune is a major daily newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois, and the flagship publication of the Tribune Company. Formerly self-styled as the "World's Greatest Newspaper" , it remains the most read daily newspaper of the Chicago metropolitan area and the Great Lakes region and is...
and Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
The Chicago Sun-Times is an American daily newspaper published in Chicago, Illinois. It is the flagship paper of the Sun-Times Media Group.-History:The Chicago Sun-Times is the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in the city...
Illinois All-State Soccer Teams.
He played 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 Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational university in the U.S. state of North Carolina, founded in 1834. The university received its name from its original location in Wake Forest, north of Raleigh, North Carolina, the state capital. The Reynolda Campus, the university's main campus, is...
from 1999 to 2000 and at The Ohio State University from 2001 to 2002. As a freshman and sophomore for Wake Forest, Rosenband played in 31 matches for the Demon Deacons, scoring four goals and four assists. He was named to the Collegiate Soccer New Team of the Week Sept. 12-19 in 1999. Rosenband transferred to Ohio State prior to his junior year where he led the Buckeyes
Ohio State Buckeyes
The Ohio State Buckeyes are the intercollegiate sports teams and players of The Ohio State University, named after the state tree, the Buckeye. The Buckeyes participate in the NCAA's Division I in all sports and the Big Ten Conference in most sports...
in points (14), shots (36) and shots on goal (19). Following a senior season in which he again led the team in points (20), Rosenband was named to the Great Lakes All-Region Second Team and the Big Ten All-Conference Second Team.
Professional career
In January 2003, he was drafted by the Dallas Burn 52nd overall in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft2003 MLS SuperDraft
The 2003 Major League Soccer SuperDraft was held January 17, 2003 in Kansas City, Missouri.-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:-Round 4:-Round 5:-Round 6:References=* USA Today MLS Draft List...
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...
. Released in September 2003, Rosenband signed with the Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
and later that season played for the Milwaukee Wave United
Milwaukee Wave United
The Milwaukee Wave United was an American professional soccer team, which last played in the A-League, the American second division.The Wave United was formed and joined the A-League after the Milwaukee Rampage folded in 2002...
both of 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 2004, Rosenband was signed by the Chicago Storm
Chicago Storm
The Chicago Storm is a team in the Ultimate Soccer League that began play in the 2004-2005 season as a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League.-History:The Storm played home games during its first two seasons at the UIC Pavilion on the west side of Chicago...
of the Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Indoor Soccer League (2001–2008)
The Major Indoor Soccer League was the top professional indoor soccer league in the USA. The league was a member of both the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA. The MISL had replaced the NPSL which folded in 2001. According to MISL.net, the league has ceased operations as of May 31, 2008...
. In the Storm’s inaugural season, he played in 37 games scoring 12 goals and seven assists for 19 points and blocked 13 shots. At the end of the 2004-05 season, Chicago
Chicago Storm
The Chicago Storm is a team in the Ultimate Soccer League that began play in the 2004-2005 season as a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League.-History:The Storm played home games during its first two seasons at the UIC Pavilion on the west side of Chicago...
lost the rights to Rosenband to the California Cougars
California Cougars
The California Cougars are an indoor soccer team, founded in 2004. The team is a charter member of the Professional Arena Soccer League , the first division of arena soccer in North America....
in the MISL
Major Indoor Soccer League (2001–2008)
The Major Indoor Soccer League was the top professional indoor soccer league in the USA. The league was a member of both the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA. The MISL had replaced the NPSL which folded in 2001. According to MISL.net, the league has ceased operations as of May 31, 2008...
expansion draft. In 2005, he played for the Chicago Fire Reserves of the MLS
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...
scoring two goals in five games and was signed by the Chicago Fire for the remainder of the 2005 season.
Later in 2005, the Chicago Storm
Chicago Storm
The Chicago Storm is a team in the Ultimate Soccer League that began play in the 2004-2005 season as a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League.-History:The Storm played home games during its first two seasons at the UIC Pavilion on the west side of Chicago...
re-acquired Rosenband in a trade with the California Cougars
California Cougars
The California Cougars are an indoor soccer team, founded in 2004. The team is a charter member of the Professional Arena Soccer League , the first division of arena soccer in North America....
that sent John Ball
John Ball (soccer)
John Ball is an American soccer player who currently plays for USASA amateur team CASL Elite.-College:Ball played college soccer for Southern Connecticut State...
and the rights to Kevin Sakuda to California for target man Anthony Maher and the rights to Rosenband. He re-signed with the Storm
Storm
A storm is any disturbed state of an astronomical body's atmosphere, especially affecting its surface, and strongly implying severe weather...
on March 14, 2006 and played eight games scoring two goals and one assist. Following the conclusion of the season, Rosenband signed a contract extension through the 2008-09 season.
During the Storm's 2006-07 season, Rosenband reached a career high in points (29) and tied for second in the league in shorthanded goals (1). He played in 29 games scoring 11 goals and 6 assists helping the team to its first post-season win in franchise history.
After the 2007 season, Rosenband was selected to the USA Futsal
Futsal
Futsal is a variant of association football that is played on a smaller pitch and mainly played indoors. Its name is a portmanteau of the Portuguese futebol de salão and the Spanish fútbol de salón , which can be translated as "hall football" or "indoor football"...
team for matches held in South America. He was named as an alternate for Futsal
Futsal
Futsal is a variant of association football that is played on a smaller pitch and mainly played indoors. Its name is a portmanteau of the Portuguese futebol de salão and the Spanish fútbol de salón , which can be translated as "hall football" or "indoor football"...
Team USA during the 2007 Pan-American Games.