Kolby LaCrone
Encyclopedia
Kolby LaCrone is an American
soccer player, currently playing for Dayton Dutch Lions
in the USL Professional Division.
in Dresden, Ohio
, where he was the first player in state history to record over 100 goals and 100 assist in the same career (108g/109a), and played club soccer for Muskingum County United in Zanesville and for Ohio F.C. Xtreme in Columbus, Ohio
. He played college soccer
at West Virginia University
and Marshall University
. At Marshall University he ended his college career with 13 goals and 3 assist.
During his college years LaCrone also played two seasons with the West Virginia Chaos
in the USL Premier Development League
.
franchise Cleveland City Stars
on April 4, 2009. He made his professional debut on April 18, 2009, in Cleveland's 2009 season-opening game against Miami FC
.The City Stars picked up his option for a second year, but unfortunately the team folded soon after. He was part of the final roster for the Cleveland City Stars.
After joining the Pittsburgh Riverhounds
, a USL 2 division team, for the a brief stint in the 2010 season, the Professional Arena Soccer League
's Louisville Lightning
signed him to play in the 2010-11 season.. He was considered a rising star of the league before he decided to take his game back outdoors.
After playing one season of indoor soccer LaCrone returned to the outdoor game by signing with Dayton Dutch Lions
of the USL Pro
league on February 28, 2011. It was the leagues first year in existence after the termination of the USL 1 and USL 2. He scored the first goal for the professional Lions in their season-opening game against the Charleston Battery
.
United States
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soccer player, currently playing for Dayton Dutch Lions
Dayton Dutch Lions
Dayton Dutch Lions is an American soccer team based in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having promoted themselves from the USL Premier Development League at the...
in the USL Professional Division.
Youth and Amateur
LaCrone attended Tri-Valley High SchoolTri-Valley High School (Ohio)
Tri-Valley High School, located in Dresden, Ohio, is the high school for the Tri-Valley Local School District, a public school district encompassing northwest and north central Muskingum County, Ohio.-Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships:...
in Dresden, Ohio
Dresden, Ohio
Dresden is a village in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States, along the Muskingum River at the mouth of Wakatomika Creek. It was incorporated on March 9, 1835...
, where he was the first player in state history to record over 100 goals and 100 assist in the same career (108g/109a), and played club soccer for Muskingum County United in Zanesville and for Ohio F.C. Xtreme in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
. He played college soccer
College 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 West Virginia University
West Virginia University
West Virginia University is a public research university in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA. Other campuses include: West Virginia University at Parkersburg in Parkersburg; West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery; Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Keyser;...
and Marshall University
Marshall University
Marshall University is a coeducational public research university in Huntington, West Virginia, United States founded in 1837, and named after John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States....
. At Marshall University he ended his college career with 13 goals and 3 assist.
During his college years LaCrone also played two seasons with the West Virginia Chaos
West Virginia Chaos
West Virginia Chaos is an American soccer team based in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Founded in 2003, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the South Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home...
in the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
.
Professional
LaCrone joined the USL First DivisionUSL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
franchise Cleveland City Stars
Cleveland City Stars
Cleveland City Stars was an American professional soccer team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Founded in 2006, the team played in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until 2009...
on April 4, 2009. He made his professional debut on April 18, 2009, in Cleveland's 2009 season-opening game against 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...
.The City Stars picked up his option for a second year, but unfortunately the team folded soon after. He was part of the final roster for the Cleveland City Stars.
After joining the Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Pittsburgh Riverhounds is an American professional soccer team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1999, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
, a USL 2 division team, for the a brief stint in the 2010 season, the Professional Arena Soccer League
Professional Arena Soccer League
The Professional Arena Soccer League is an North American indoor soccer league recognized by FIFRA ....
's Louisville Lightning
Louisville Lightning
Louisville Lightning are an indoor soccer team based in Louisville, Kentucky. They joined the Professional Arena Soccer League in 2009. They were confirmed as an expansion team in August of that year and began playing in November of the same year. -History:...
signed him to play in the 2010-11 season.. He was considered a rising star of the league before he decided to take his game back outdoors.
After playing one season of indoor soccer LaCrone returned to the outdoor game by signing with Dayton Dutch Lions
Dayton Dutch Lions
Dayton Dutch Lions is an American soccer team based in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having promoted themselves from the USL Premier Development League at the...
of the USL Pro
USL Pro
The USL Professional Division, commonly known as USL Pro , is a professional men's soccer league in the United States that began its inaugural season in 2011....
league on February 28, 2011. It was the leagues first year in existence after the termination of the USL 1 and USL 2. He scored the first goal for the professional Lions in their season-opening game against 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....
.