Dan Antoniuk
Encyclopedia
Dan Antoniuk is an American
soccer player.
, playing on the men’s soccer team from 1999 to 2002. He holds the school record for career goals (54) and points (144) and was a 1999 NCAA Division III Third Team All American.
of the USL A-League/First Division
. He spent three seasons in Portland, his most productive coming in 2005 when he scored thirteen goals in twenty-four games. Following the 2005 season, Antoniuk became a free agent and signed with the Vancouver Whitecaps on February 1, 2006. The Vancouvers then traded Antoniuk to the Montreal Impact
for Eduardo Sebrango
on March 28. He spent the 2006 season with Montreal, scoring only three goals in nineteen games, most coming off the bench, Antoniuk asked for a trade and was traded to the Atlanta Silverbacks
for Fabian Dawkins
and Jason McLaughlin. In 2007, he led the USL-1 in points, scoring seven goals and adding a league leading nine assists, as the Silverbacks went to the USL-1 championship game. Antoniuk was selected as a first team All Star.
On November 7, 2007, the Carolina RailHawks signed Antoniuk for the 2008 season. He scored his first goal with the RailHawks in a 1-0 victory at Miami FC
on May 4, 2008. He played all thirty regular season games with the RailHawks, but managed only three goals. On April 3, 2009, he signed with the Charleston Battery
of the USL First Division
.
Antoniuk signed with FC Edmonton
of the North American Soccer League on March 16, 2011. The club released Antoniuk on October 12, 2011 after the conclusion of the 2011 season.
of Major Indoor Soccer League
(MISL). He played only three games with the Wave before being traded to the San Diego Sockers, where he scored two goals in eight games. The Sockers folded during the 2004-2005 season and the Philadelphia KiXX
selected Antoniuk in the first round of the dispersal draft, held January 5, 2005. Antoniuk signed with the KiXX on January 28, 2005.
In the fall of 2007, after a 2-year break, Antoniuk returned to the indoor circuit with the New Jersey Ironmen
of MISL. On February 20, 2009, he moved to the Chicago Storm
of the Xtreme Soccer League
, and played 9 games for them during the 2009 XSL season. In the fall of 2009, he signed with the San Diego Sockers of the Professional Arena Soccer League
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player.
College
Antoniuk attended Wheaton CollegeWheaton College (Massachusetts)
Wheaton College is a four-year, private liberal arts college with an approximate student body of 1,550. Wheaton's residential campus is located in Norton, Massachusetts, between Boston, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 1834 as a female seminary, it is one of the oldest...
, playing on the men’s soccer team from 1999 to 2002. He holds the school record for career goals (54) and points (144) and was a 1999 NCAA Division III Third Team All American.
Professional
In spring of 2003, Antoniuk signed with the Portland TimbersPortland Timbers (USL)
Portland Timbers was an American professional soccer team based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 2001, the team played in various leagues at the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, including the USL First Division and the USSF Division 2 Professional League, until the end of...
of the USL A-League/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....
. He spent three seasons in Portland, his most productive coming in 2005 when he scored thirteen goals in twenty-four games. Following the 2005 season, Antoniuk became a free agent and signed with the Vancouver Whitecaps on February 1, 2006. The Vancouvers then traded Antoniuk to the Montreal Impact
Montreal Impact
Montreal Impact was a Canadian professional soccer club based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1992, the team played in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until the 2011 season. The owner Joey Saputo now operates the MLS team Montreal ImpactThe...
for Eduardo Sebrango
Eduardo Sebrango
Eduardo Sebrango is a Cuban-Canadian footballer who currently plays for Montreal Impact in the North American Soccer League.-Club:...
on March 28. He spent the 2006 season with Montreal, scoring only three goals in nineteen games, most coming off the bench, Antoniuk asked for a trade and was traded to the Atlanta Silverbacks
Atlanta Silverbacks
Atlanta Silverbacks is an American professional soccer team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having previously sat out the 2009 and 2010 seasons while the ownership...
for Fabian Dawkins
Fabian Dawkins
Fabian Dawkins is a Jamaican footballer, who currently plays for the Arnett Gardens F.C..-Club career:...
and Jason McLaughlin. In 2007, he led the USL-1 in points, scoring seven goals and adding a league leading nine assists, as the Silverbacks went to the USL-1 championship game. Antoniuk was selected as a first team All Star.
On November 7, 2007, the Carolina RailHawks signed Antoniuk for the 2008 season. He scored his first goal with the RailHawks in a 1-0 victory at Miami FC
Miami FC
Fort Lauderdale Strikers is an American professional association football team based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
on May 4, 2008. He played all thirty regular season games with the RailHawks, but managed only three goals. On April 3, 2009, he 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....
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....
.
Antoniuk signed with FC Edmonton
FC Edmonton
FC Edmonton is a Canadian professional soccer team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 2010, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
of the North American Soccer League on March 16, 2011. The club released Antoniuk on October 12, 2011 after the conclusion of the 2011 season.
Indoor Soccer
On October 31, 2003, Antoniuk signed, with the permission of the Portland Timbers, a two year contract with the Milwaukee WaveMilwaukee 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...
(MISL). He played only three games with the Wave before being traded to the San Diego Sockers, where he scored two goals in eight games. The Sockers folded during the 2004-2005 season and the Philadelphia KiXX
Philadelphia KiXX
The Philadelphia KiXX were a professional indoor soccer team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Founded in 1995 as an NPSL expansion franchise, they played in the Major Indoor Soccer League.The team colors were red, black, white, and blue...
selected Antoniuk in the first round of the dispersal draft, held January 5, 2005. Antoniuk signed with the KiXX on January 28, 2005.
In the fall of 2007, after a 2-year break, Antoniuk returned to the indoor circuit with the New Jersey Ironmen
New Jersey Ironmen
The New Jersey Ironmen were an American indoor soccer team. They originally joined the Major Indoor Soccer League for the 2007–08 season. When the MISL ceased operations a year later, they joined the Xtreme Soccer League. The team played at the Prudential Center, sharing the facility with the...
of MISL. On February 20, 2009, he moved to 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 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...
, and played 9 games for them during the 2009 XSL season. In the fall of 2009, he signed with the San Diego Sockers of the Professional Arena Soccer League
Professional Arena Soccer League
The Professional Arena Soccer League is an North American indoor soccer league recognized by FIFRA ....
.