Ben Dragavon
Encyclopedia
Ben Dragavon is an American
soccer player.
in 2002. In 2001, he backstopped the Bearcats to the Washington State 3A High School Championship. He then attended Western Washington University
, playing on the men’s soccer team from 2002 to 2005. He finished his career at WWU with the team’s all time record in shutouts. He is also third on the school’s list with a 1.38 GAA
.
signed him as a back-up to Chris Eylander
when the Seattle’s backup goalkeeper James Ward
was injured. He played no games that season, but saw time in four games in 2007. On July 16, 2007, the Milwaukee Wave
of Major Indoor Soccer League
picked Dragavon in the seventh round of the 2007 MISL Supplemental Draft. However, he did not sign with the Wave. During the winter of 2007-2008, he played indoor soccer with the Seattle Wolves FC of the Premier Arena Soccer League
.
Dragavon signed a contract in early 2009 to become part of the Major League Soccer
League-Wide Reserve Goalkeeper Pool. During the early part of 2009 he was called up by Seattle Sounders FC
to provide cover for Kasey Keller
while regular reserve keeper Chris Eylander
was out injured. He made his MLS debut for Seattle on April 11, 2009 in a game against the Kansas City Wizards
, when Keller was sent off for handling outside the penalty area. He was on the bench for Toronto FC
during their 5-0 loss to New York Red Bulls on October 25, 2009.
In early March 2010 Dragavon pre-signed a two year contract with the Aztex, against whom he made his USL debut in 2009, but he was released before the season started after failing his medical.
United States
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soccer player.
Youth and College
Dragavon graduated from Monroe High SchoolMonroe High School (Washington)
For schools with a similar name, see Monroe High School.Monroe High School is the public high school in Monroe, Washington. Since 1999, the school has been located on Tester Rd. Formerly, it was located on Main St. in downtown Monroe.- Mascot :...
in 2002. In 2001, he backstopped the Bearcats to the Washington State 3A High School Championship. He then attended Western Washington University
Western Washington University
Western Washington University is one of six state-funded, four-year universities of higher education in the U.S. state of Washington. It is located in Bellingham and offers bachelor's and master's degrees.-History:...
, playing on the men’s soccer team from 2002 to 2005. He finished his career at WWU with the team’s all time record in shutouts. He is also third on the school’s list with a 1.38 GAA
Goals against average
Goals Against Average is a statistic used in ice hockey, water polo, lacrosse, and soccer that is the mean of goals allowed per game by a goaltender....
.
Professional
On July 20, 2006, the Seattle SoundersSeattle Sounders (USL)
Seattle Sounders was an American professional soccer team founded in 1994 as a member of the American Professional Soccer League. In 1997, the team became a member of the USL First Division, the second tier of the United States soccer pyramid, until 2008, after which the majority of the team's...
signed him as a back-up to Chris Eylander
Chris Eylander
Chris Eylander is an American soccer player who is currently a Free Agent.-Youth and College:Eylander had an outstanding youth career. He won the 1998, 1999 and 2000 Washington State youth soccer championship with his club team, Federal Way United Storm '83...
when the Seattle’s backup goalkeeper James Ward
James Ward
- Sports :*James Ward , part-time footballer*James Ward , British tennis player*Jamie Ward , English footballer*Jim Ward , American football coach...
was injured. He played no games that season, but saw time in four games in 2007. On July 16, 2007, the Milwaukee Wave
Milwaukee Wave
The Milwaukee Wave is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Founded in 1984 they are the oldest continuously operating professional soccer team in North Americaand a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League....
of 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...
picked Dragavon in the seventh round of the 2007 MISL Supplemental Draft. However, he did not sign with the Wave. During the winter of 2007-2008, he played indoor soccer with the Seattle Wolves FC of the Premier Arena Soccer League
Premier Arena Soccer League
The Premier Arena Soccer League is an Indoor Soccer league with amateur and semi-professional teams. PASL-Premier currently has 38 teams in 6 divisions across the USA and Mexico. PASL-Premier is the official developmental league of the Professional Arena Soccer League .Teams play in regional...
.
Dragavon signed a contract in early 2009 to become part of the 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...
League-Wide Reserve Goalkeeper Pool. During the early part of 2009 he was called up by Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The club competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Sounders FC was established in November 2007 as a MLS expansion team, making it the 15th team in...
to provide cover for Kasey Keller
Kasey Keller
Kasey Keller is a retired American soccer player who last played for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer....
while regular reserve keeper Chris Eylander
Chris Eylander
Chris Eylander is an American soccer player who is currently a Free Agent.-Youth and College:Eylander had an outstanding youth career. He won the 1998, 1999 and 2000 Washington State youth soccer championship with his club team, Federal Way United Storm '83...
was out injured. He made his MLS debut for Seattle on April 11, 2009 in a game against the Kansas City Wizards
Kansas 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...
, when Keller was sent off for handling outside the penalty area. He was on the bench for Toronto FC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
during their 5-0 loss to New York Red Bulls on October 25, 2009.
In early March 2010 Dragavon pre-signed a two year contract with the Aztex, against whom he made his USL debut in 2009, but he was released before the season started after failing his medical.
Seattle Sounders
- USL First DivisionUSL First DivisionThe United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
Championship (1): 2007United Soccer Leagues 2007The 2007 Season is the 21st edition of the United Soccer Leagues season.The season kicked off on Friday, April 13 when the 2006 league runners-up Rochester Raging Rhinos traveled to the Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium in Bayamon to take on the Puerto Rico Islanders.-General:* Two new teams join the... - USL First DivisionUSL First DivisionThe United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
Commissioner's Cup (1): 2007United Soccer Leagues 2007The 2007 Season is the 21st edition of the United Soccer Leagues season.The season kicked off on Friday, April 13 when the 2006 league runners-up Rochester Raging Rhinos traveled to the Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium in Bayamon to take on the Puerto Rico Islanders.-General:* Two new teams join the...