Bilal Duckett
Encyclopedia
Kevin Bilal Duckett is an American soccer player.
where he captained the squad to a state title in his senior season. Duckett joined the Notre Dame Fighting Irish
in 2007 and was the starting right back during his last two years with the school.
by Vancouver Whitecaps FC. His versatility impressed coach Teitur Thordarson, who used Duckett a natural right back at centre back and left back during the 2011 pre-season. The club signed Duckett on March 15, 2011, and he made his professional debut on June 1 in a game against Chivas USA.
Duckett was waived by Vancouver on November 23, 2011.
College and Amateur
Duckett played youth soccer in Georgia and played for McIntosh High SchoolMcIntosh High School
McIntosh High School is a comprehensive four-year public secondary school located in Peachtree City, Georgia.It has an enrollment of 1700+ students in grades nine through twelve....
where he captained the squad to a state title in his senior season. Duckett joined the Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Notre Dame's nickname is inherited from Irish immigrant soldiers who fought in the Civil War with the Union's Irish Brigade, , recollected among other places in the poetry of Joyce Kilmer who served with one of the Irish Brigade regiments during World War I...
in 2007 and was the starting right back during his last two years with the school.
Professional
Duckett was drafted first in the third round (37th overall) in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft2011 MLS SuperDraft
The 2011 MLS SuperDraft was the twelfth annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It was held on January 13, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland, during the 2011 NSCAA Convention at the Baltimore Convention Center. The 2011 SuperDraft consisted of three rounds with eighteen selections each, for...
by Vancouver Whitecaps FC. His versatility impressed coach Teitur Thordarson, who used Duckett a natural right back at centre back and left back during the 2011 pre-season. The club signed Duckett on March 15, 2011, and he made his professional debut on June 1 in a game against Chivas USA.
Duckett was waived by Vancouver on November 23, 2011.