Kevin Anderson (soccer)
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Kevin Anderson is a retired American soccer midfielder
who played professionally in the Major League Soccer
and the USL A-League. He is the head coach of the University of Columbia men’s soccer team.
. He transferred to Southern Connecticut State University
after his sophomore season. He was an NSCAA First Team as the Owls won the 1992 NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championship. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies.
which played an six game independent schedule that year. In 1994, Anderson remained with the Storm as the team competed in the USISL. In 1995, he moved to the Long Island Rough Riders
where he played for three seasons. Anderson and his team mates won the 1995 USISL championship. In 1998, he signed with the Minnesota Thunder
where he was named team captain. The Thunder fell in the USISL championship final that season as Anderson was named Second Team All League. That season, he also scored the USL goal of the year. On February 8, 1998, the Colorado Rapids
selected Anderson in the first round (seventh overall) of the 1999 MLS Supplemental Draft
. On April 19, 2000, the Rapids traded Anderson to the Tampa Bay Mutiny
in exchange for a third round pick in the 2001 MLS SuperDraft
and a second round pick in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft
. Over two seasons, the Mutiny twice sent Anderson on loan to the Charleston Battery
of the USL A-League. The Mutiny waived Anderson on August 1, 2001. On August 2, 2001, Anderson signed with the Charleston Battery
. He would finish the 2001 USL season with the Battery, then continue to play for them in 2002. In 2003, he finished his career with the Minnesota Thunder
.
men’ soccer team. He later served as an assistant with Southern Connecticut State. In 2004, Anderson returned to Columbia as an assistant, spend time as acting head coach in 2006. Later that year, he moved to Boston College
as an assistant to Ed Kelly
. In December 2008, Anderson became head coach of the University of Columbia men’s soccer team.
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
who played professionally in 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...
and the USL A-League. He is the head coach of the University of Columbia men’s soccer team.
Youth
In 1989, Anderson began his collegiate career at George Mason UniversityGeorge Mason University
George Mason University is a public university based in unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, south of and adjacent to the city of Fairfax. Additional campuses are located nearby in Arlington County, Prince William County, and Loudoun County...
. He transferred to Southern Connecticut State University
Southern Connecticut State University
Southern Connecticut State University is one of four state universities in Connecticut, and is located in the West Rock neighborhood of New Haven, Connecticut...
after his sophomore season. He was an NSCAA First Team as the Owls won the 1992 NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championship. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies.
Professional
In 1993, Anderson began his professional career with the Boston StormBoston Storm
The Boston Storm were a Professional Soccer Team that competed in the USISLfrom 1993 to 1995 as a founding member of the USISL Northeast Division. In 1993, they played 6 exhibition games against USISL opponents and International Competition with a record of 3-3. On July 3, 1993 they defeated the...
which played an six game independent schedule that year. In 1994, Anderson remained with the Storm as the team competed in the USISL. In 1995, he moved to the Long Island Rough Riders
Long Island Rough Riders
Long Island Rough Riders is an American soccer team based in South Huntington, New York, United States. Founded in 1994, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its...
where he played for three seasons. Anderson and his team mates won the 1995 USISL championship. In 1998, he signed with 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...
where he was named team captain. The Thunder fell in the USISL championship final that season as Anderson was named Second Team All League. That season, he also scored the USL goal of the year. On February 8, 1998, the Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado 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, having competed in the league...
selected Anderson in the first round (seventh overall) of the 1999 MLS Supplemental Draft
1999 MLS Supplemental Draft
The 1999 Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft.-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:...
. On April 19, 2000, the Rapids traded Anderson to the Tampa Bay Mutiny
Tampa Bay Mutiny
The Tampa Bay Mutiny was a charter franchise of Major League Soccer active from 1996 - 2001. They initially played in Tampa Stadium and were immediately successful, winning the first MLS Supporters' Shield behind MLS MVP Carlos Valderrama and high-scoring forward Roy Lassiter, whose 27 goals in...
in exchange for a third round pick in the 2001 MLS SuperDraft
2001 MLS SuperDraft
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and a second round pick in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft
2002 MLS SuperDraft
The 2002 Major League Soccer SuperDraft.-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:-Round 4:-Round 5:-Round 6:...
. Over two seasons, the Mutiny twice sent Anderson on loan to 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 A-League. The Mutiny waived Anderson on August 1, 2001. On August 2, 2001, Anderson 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....
. He would finish the 2001 USL season with the Battery, then continue to play for them in 2002. In 2003, he finished his career with 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...
.
International
Anderson also spent time with the United States U-17 and U-20 teams.Coach
In 1993, Anderson spent one season as an assistant coach with the Columbia LionsColumbia Lions
The Columbia University Lions are the collective athletic teams and their members from Columbia University, an Ivy League institution in New York City, United States. The current director of athletics is M...
men’ soccer team. He later served as an assistant with Southern Connecticut State. In 2004, Anderson returned to Columbia as an assistant, spend time as acting head coach in 2006. Later that year, he moved to Boston College
Boston College
Boston College is a private Jesuit research university located in the village of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA. The main campus is bisected by the border between the cities of Boston and Newton. It has 9,200 full-time undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. Its name reflects its early...
as an assistant to Ed Kelly
Ed Kelly
Edmond Kelly, also known as "Ed" or "Eddie" and nicknamed the Silver Fox, was and is a former U.S.-Irish soccer player. He played in the American Soccer League and one season in the North American Soccer League and earned two caps with the U.S. national team...
. In December 2008, Anderson became head coach of the University of Columbia men’s soccer team.