Kevin East
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Kevin East is a retired U.S. soccer goalkeeper
who currently coaches the Rutgers-Newark
men’s soccer team. He spent six seasons in the USISL and two as a backup keeper with the MetroStars
in Major League Soccer
. He is a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America National Rating Board and is a former president of the College Soccer Association of New Jersey.
where he was a member of the men’s soccer team from 1989 to 1992. In 1992, he and his team mates won the NCAA Division III national championship. He holds the school record for single season and career saves as well as career shutouts. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science and criminal justice in 1993 and was inducted into the Kean University Hall of Fame in 2004.
in the USISL. He then played the 1995 season with the Dragons before being drafted by the Columbus Crew
in the 3rd round (30th overall) of the 1996 MLS Supplemental Draft
. He broke his wrist during the preseason and was released soon after. On May 15, 1996, he signed a two year contract with the Central Jersey Riptide
of USISL. In 1998, he began the season with the New Jersey Stallions
before being sent on loan to the MetroStars
of Major League Soccer
when regular backup Tim Howard
joined the U.S. U-20 national team
in preparation for the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship
qualification. He shared time during the 1999 season with the MetroStars and the North Jersey Imperials
.
. Over the next nine seasons, he compiled a 123-66-11 record and was the 2005 New Jersey Athletic Conference
Coach of the Year. In 2004, he coached the NJCU women’s soccer team for a single season, compiling a 5-13-1 record. In January 2007, he was hired by Rutgers-Newark
as the school’s head soccer coach, a position he holds today.
He is a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America National Rating Board. He is also a former president of the College Soccer Association of New Jersey.
Goalkeeper (football)
In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
who currently coaches the Rutgers-Newark
Rutgers-Newark
Rutgers University in Newark is one of three campuses of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, the eighth oldest college in the United States and a member of the Association of American Universities...
men’s soccer team. He spent six seasons in the USISL and two as a backup keeper with the MetroStars
Metrostars
Metrostar may refer to:*New York Red Bulls, formerly called the "MetroStars", a soccer team from New York*Manila Metro Rail Transit System, popularly called "The Metrostar Express", a part of the metropolitan rail system in Manila...
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...
. He is a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America National Rating Board and is a former president of the College Soccer Association of New Jersey.
Youth
East graduated from Montgomery High School where he was an all-state soccer player. He then attended Kean UniversityKean University
Kean University is a coeducational, public research university located in Union and Hillside, New Jersey, United States. Kean University serves its students in the liberal arts, the sciences, and the professions with a dedication to intellectual and cultural growth and is best known for its...
where he was a member of the men’s soccer team from 1989 to 1992. In 1992, he and his team mates won the NCAA Division III national championship. He holds the school record for single season and career saves as well as career shutouts. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science and criminal justice in 1993 and was inducted into the Kean University Hall of Fame in 2004.
Professional
In 1994, he signed with the Jersey DragonsJersey Dragons
The Jersey Dragons were a soccer club that competed in the United Soccer Leagues from 1994 to 1996. The club was based in Hoboken, New Jersey.-Year-by-year:...
in the USISL. He then played the 1995 season with the Dragons before being drafted by the Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
in the 3rd round (30th overall) of the 1996 MLS Supplemental Draft
1996 MLS Supplemental Draft
The 1996 Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft was held on March 4, 1996.-History:As Major League Soccer prepared for its first season, the league began stocking teams with players. As the teams were being created at the same time, the league adopted a measured approach to building rosters. ...
. He broke his wrist during the preseason and was released soon after. On May 15, 1996, he signed a two year contract with the Central Jersey Riptide
Central Jersey Riptide
Central Jersey Riptide were an American soccer team that played in Clark, New Jersey.They joined the USISL Pro League in 1996, but were relegated to the USL PDL in 1999. They became a provisional team the next season and then folded after the end of the season.-Year-by-year:...
of USISL. In 1998, he began the season with the New Jersey Stallions
New Jersey Stallions
The New Jersey Stallions were an American soccer team, founded in 1996, which competed in various divisions of the United Soccer Leagues until 2004, after which the team left the league and the franchise was terminated....
before being sent on loan to the MetroStars
Metrostars
Metrostar may refer to:*New York Red Bulls, formerly called the "MetroStars", a soccer team from New York*Manila Metro Rail Transit System, popularly called "The Metrostar Express", a part of the metropolitan rail system in Manila...
of 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...
when regular backup Tim Howard
Tim Howard
Timothy Matthew Howard is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for English club Everton and the United States national team....
joined the U.S. U-20 national team
United States U-20 men's national soccer team
The United States U-20 men's national soccer team is the national under-20 soccer team of the United States of America and is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. The highest level of competition in which the team competes is the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which is held every two years.The...
in preparation for the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship
1999 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in Nigeria between April 3 and April 24, 1999. The 1999 championship was the 12th contested.- Qualification :The following 24 teams qualified for the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship.-Squads:...
qualification. He shared time during the 1999 season with the MetroStars and the North Jersey Imperials
North Jersey Imperials
The North Jersey Imperials were a soccer club based in Paramus, New Jersey. They played in the United Soccer Leagues between 1994 and 2001. The Imperials were the first pro team of US national team goalkeeper Tim Howard....
.
Coach
In 1993, East became an assistant coach at Kean University, a position he held through 1996. In 1998, he was hired as the men’s soccer coach by New Jersey City UniversityNew Jersey City University
New Jersey City University is a public university in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. It is a member of the New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities....
. Over the next nine seasons, he compiled a 123-66-11 record and was the 2005 New Jersey Athletic Conference
New Jersey Athletic Conference
The New Jersey Athletic Conference , formerly the New Jersey State Athletic Conference, is a college athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division III. Full members are located in New Jersey, track-only and football-only members are located in Connecticut and New York.-Member...
Coach of the Year. In 2004, he coached the NJCU women’s soccer team for a single season, compiling a 5-13-1 record. In January 2007, he was hired by Rutgers-Newark
Rutgers-Newark
Rutgers University in Newark is one of three campuses of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, the eighth oldest college in the United States and a member of the Association of American Universities...
as the school’s head soccer coach, a position he holds today.
He is a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America National Rating Board. He is also a former president of the College Soccer Association of New Jersey.