Marcus Tracy
Encyclopedia
Marcus Garin Tracy is an American soccer player who plays as a striker. He is currently without a club.
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He won the 2008 Hermann Trophy for the nation's most outstanding college player while at Wake Forest University
and won the 2007 College Cup
with the Demon Deacons. Tracy also made appearances for USL Premier Development League
side Carolina Dynamo
, although injury limited the number of games in which he appeared.
club Houston Dynamo
in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft
. Though he was expected to be a top pick, he was selected fifty-sixth overall, falling so low due to clubs having the knowledge of his contract with Danish club Aalborg. Should he return to America within a two-year period, his rights would be owned by Houston.
Tracy joined the club in Denmark and made his debut for Aalborg on March 19, 2009, as a substitute for Kasper Risgård
in a UEFA Cup
quarter final second leg against Manchester City. He scored the winning goal against FC Midtjylland
on March 23, 2009, in his first game in the Danish Superliga
.
. Training in Carson, California
will begin for Tracy and the other players called up on January 4, 2010, leading up to a friendly match against .
College and Amateur
Tracy grew up in Newtown, CT, playing soccer at Newtown High School where he was named an All-American and was a member of the 2004 Class LL Connecticut State Championship team. Tracy also played for Beachside Soccer Club in his youth. His brother Ryan Tracy played soccer at the University of PennsylvaniaUniversity of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
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He won the 2008 Hermann Trophy for the nation's most outstanding college player while at Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational university in the U.S. state of North Carolina, founded in 1834. The university received its name from its original location in Wake Forest, north of Raleigh, North Carolina, the state capital. The Reynolda Campus, the university's main campus, is...
and won the 2007 College Cup
2007 Division I Men's College Cup
The 2007 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship was a tournament of 48 teams from NCAA Division I who played for the NCAA Championship in soccer. The College Cup for the final four teams was held at SAS Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. All other games were played at the home field of the...
with the Demon Deacons. Tracy also made appearances for 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...
side Carolina Dynamo
Carolina Dynamo
Carolina Dynamo is an American soccer team based in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, 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...
, although injury limited the number of games in which he appeared.
Professional
Tracy was drafted by Major League SoccerMajor 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...
club 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...
in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft
2009 MLS SuperDraft
The 2009 MLS SuperDraft took place on January 15, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. It was the tenth annual Major League Soccer SuperDraft. The first selection was owned by the expansion Seattle Sounders FC...
. Though he was expected to be a top pick, he was selected fifty-sixth overall, falling so low due to clubs having the knowledge of his contract with Danish club Aalborg. Should he return to America within a two-year period, his rights would be owned by Houston.
Tracy joined the club in Denmark and made his debut for Aalborg on March 19, 2009, as a substitute for Kasper Risgård
Kasper Risgård
Kasper Winde Risgård is a Danish footballer who plays as a midfielder currently on a contract with the Danish Superliga club SIF.-AaB:...
in a UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
quarter final second leg against Manchester City. He scored the winning goal against FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland is a professional Danish football team from Herning and Ikast. The team is a result of a merger between Ikast FS and Herning Fremad...
on March 23, 2009, in his first game in the Danish Superliga
Danish Superliga
The Danish Superliga is the current Danish football championship tournament, and administered by the Danish Football Association. It is the highest association football league in Denmark and is currently contested by 12 teams each year, with 2 teams to be relegated, which proves to be one of the...
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International
On December 22, 2009, Tracy received his first call up to train with the senior US national teamUnited States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
. Training in Carson, California
Carson, California
Carson is a city in Los Angeles County, California. As of the 2010 census, Carson had a total population of 91,714. Located south of downtown Los Angeles and approximately 14 miles away from the Los Angeles International Airport, it is known as a suburb of the city....
will begin for Tracy and the other players called up on January 4, 2010, leading up to a friendly match against .
Wake Forest University
- NCAA Men's Division I Soccer Championship (1): 20072007 Division I Men's College CupThe 2007 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship was a tournament of 48 teams from NCAA Division I who played for the NCAA Championship in soccer. The College Cup for the final four teams was held at SAS Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. All other games were played at the home field of the...