Chris Tierney
Encyclopedia
Chris Tierney is an American
soccer player who currently plays for New England Revolution
in Major League Soccer
.
at the University of Virginia
, appearing in 79 games with the Cavaliers, starting 38, and scoring 11 goals and adding 16 assists in his four-year career. As a senior he scored a career-high seven goals, and assisted on seven more, helping his team to advance to the NCAA College Cup in 2006 for the first time since 1997. Tierney also played club soccer in the Boston Bolts youth program, under New England assistant coach Paul Mariner
.
. He made his full professional debut for Revolution on 1 July 2008, registering two assists in a US Open Cup third round game against Richmond Kickers
. He also played in the final of the 2008 SuperLiga
, in which Revolution beat Houston Dynamo
on penalty kicks after a 2-2 tie; Tierney scored one of the shootout goals.
Tierney became a regular starter for the Revolution during the 2010 season
, starting in a variety of positions across the Revs' midfield and back line. He scored his first professional goal on September 4, 2010 in a match against the Seattle Sounders
. The goal tied the game at 1, and New England went on to win 3-1.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player who currently plays for New England Revolution
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
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...
.
College
Tierney played college soccerCollege 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 the University of Virginia
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
, appearing in 79 games with the Cavaliers, starting 38, and scoring 11 goals and adding 16 assists in his four-year career. As a senior he scored a career-high seven goals, and assisted on seven more, helping his team to advance to the NCAA College Cup in 2006 for the first time since 1997. Tierney also played club soccer in the Boston Bolts youth program, under New England assistant coach Paul Mariner
Paul Mariner
Paul Mariner is an English football coach, manager, and retired player, who is currently with Toronto FC.A striker during his playing days, Mariner began his career with Chorley. He became a professional player in 1973 with Plymouth Argyle, where he scored 61 goals in 155 appearances and is...
.
Professional
Tierney was drafted in second round (13th overall) in the 2008 MLS Supplemental DraftMLS Supplemental Draft
The MLS Supplemental Draft had a number of incarnations:From 1996 to 1999, all players playing in the United States currently playing professionally in the United Soccer Leagues were eligible for the MLS Supplemental Draft, where they could be selected by all Major League Soccer teams. Players...
. He made his full professional debut for Revolution on 1 July 2008, registering two assists in a US Open Cup third round game against Richmond Kickers
Richmond Kickers
The Richmond Kickers are an American professional soccer club based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
. He also played in the final of the 2008 SuperLiga
2008 North American SuperLiga
The 2008 North American SuperLiga, is the second edition of the SuperLiga competition. The top four Major League Soccer teams by point totals at the end of the 2007 season earn qualification....
, in which Revolution beat Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo
The Houston Dynamo is an American professional soccer club, based in Houston, Texas, that plays in Major League Soccer, the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2005 as Houston 1836, the team name was renamed to Houston Dynamo following protests from Hispanic...
on penalty kicks after a 2-2 tie; Tierney scored one of the shootout goals.
Tierney became a regular starter for the Revolution during the 2010 season
2010 New England Revolution season
The 2010 New England Revolution season is the fifteenth season of the team's existence. The regular season began on March 27, 2010 with a 1-0 loss to the Los Angeles Galaxy and ended on October 21 with a 2-0 loss at the New York Red Bulls....
, starting in a variety of positions across the Revs' midfield and back line. He scored his first professional goal on September 4, 2010 in a match against the Seattle Sounders
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...
. The goal tied the game at 1, and New England went on to win 3-1.
New England Revolution
- North American SuperLigaNorth American SuperLigaThe SuperLiga was an official North American association football competition between teams from the Primera División of Mexico and Major League Soccer of the United States and Canada, the top divisions in each country. The competition was sanctioned by CONCACAF, U.S...
(1): 20082008 North American SuperLigaThe 2008 North American SuperLiga, is the second edition of the SuperLiga competition. The top four Major League Soccer teams by point totals at the end of the 2007 season earn qualification....