Chad Dombrowski
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Chad Dombrowski is a retired U.S. soccer defender
who spent six seasons in the USL First Division
.
selected Dombrowski in the fifth round (44 overall) of the 2003 MLS SuperDraft
. He was also drafted by the Milwaukee Wave United
of the USL A-League. When the Fire did not sign him, Dombrowski joined Milwaukee for the 2003 and 2004 seasons. In December 2002, Dombrowski had also been drafted by the Milwaukee Wave
of Major Indoor Soccer League
in the first round (8th overall) in the 2002 MISL Amateur Draft. He did not sign with the Wave, but played outdoor for two seasons. On February 10, 2005, he finally joined the Wave for the last half of the 2004-2005 indoor season. He played through the 2006-2007 season in Milwaukee, winning the 2005 MISL Championship. After the Wave United withdrew from the A-League following the 2004 season, Dombrowski moved to the Minnesota Thunder
for the 2005 and 2006 seasons. In 2005 He led the Thunder to the semi-finals of the 2005 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
where he scored a goal in a loss to the eventual champion Los Angeles Galaxy
. In 2007, he signed with the expansion Carolina RailHawks.
, Tighe Dombrowski
and Neil Dombrowski
.
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
who spent six seasons in 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....
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College
Dombrowski attended the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee where he played on the men's soccer team. He was a two time all-Horizon League selection and a second team All-American.Professional
In January 2003, the Chicago Fire of 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...
selected Dombrowski in the fifth round (44 overall) of the 2003 MLS SuperDraft
2003 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...
. He was also drafted by 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...
of the USL A-League. When the Fire did not sign him, Dombrowski joined Milwaukee for the 2003 and 2004 seasons. In December 2002, Dombrowski had also been drafted by 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...
in the first round (8th overall) in the 2002 MISL Amateur Draft. He did not sign with the Wave, but played outdoor for two seasons. On February 10, 2005, he finally joined the Wave for the last half of the 2004-2005 indoor season. He played through the 2006-2007 season in Milwaukee, winning the 2005 MISL Championship. After the Wave United withdrew from the A-League following the 2004 season, Dombrowski moved to the Minnesota Thunder
Minnesota Thunder
Minnesota Thunder was an American professional soccer team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1990, the team played in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009. The team played its home games at the National Sports Center in nearby...
for the 2005 and 2006 seasons. In 2005 He led the Thunder to the semi-finals of the 2005 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
2005 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
-Schedule:Note: Scorelines use the standard U.S. convention of placing the home team on the right-hand side of box scores.-Qualifying round:Teams from USASA and PDL start.-----First round:Teams from USASA, PDL, and USL-2.----...
where he scored a goal in a loss to the eventual champion Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
. In 2007, he signed with the expansion Carolina RailHawks.
Personal
Chad is one of the Dombrowski brothers, all of whom are also pro soccer players: Scott Dombrowski, Zeke DombrowskiZeke Dombrowski
Zeke Dombrowski is an American soccer player, currently without a club.-College and Amateur:Dombrowski played college soccer at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, playing in a total of 84 matches, ranking fifth overall in school history...
, Tighe Dombrowski
Tighe Dombrowski
Tighe Dombrowski is an American soccer player, currently without a club.Dombrowski played four years of college soccer for the UW–Milwaukee Panthers of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee from 2000–2003, during which he was named first team All-Horizon League three times. He was named an...
and Neil Dombrowski
Neil Dombrowski
Neil Dombrowski is an American soccer player, who last played for the Portland Timbers of the USL First Division.-Youth:...
.