Seth George
Encyclopedia
Seth George is a retired American
soccer player who spent three seasons in Major League Soccer
.
. In 1995, he was the Orange County Offensive MVP.
In 1995, he entered college at UCLA, and played four seasons with the men's soccer team. In 1997 the Bruins went to the NCAA Men's Soccer Championship
game against the Virginia Cavaliers
. George scored both goals in the UCLA's 2-0 victory. He was named the tournament's offensive MVP and was selected as a second team All American. In 1988, he was named a first team All American
, ending his college career in 1998 with 49 goals in 86 games.
's draft by the San Diego Flash
, and was also drafted by the Los Angeles Galaxy
in the second round (thirteenth overall) of the 1999 MLS College Draft
. George chose not to sign with either team, and instead moved to Europe, signing a contract with 1860 Munich
in the Fußball-Bundesliga
. When it became apparent that he would not find first team playing time in Germany, George returned to the United States and signed with Galaxy. Over two seasons, he appeared in twenty-three games, most as a late game substitute. In 2000, he went on loan with the Orange County Zodiac with the USL A-League. The Galaxy waived him on November 2, 2000.
A few days later, the Chicago Fire selected George in the waiver draft, but he never played a league game with them, and retired at the end of the 2001 season.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player who spent three seasons 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...
.
Youth
George had an outstanding youth soccer career, beginning with his club team, Huntington Beach Futbol Club. In 1992, George and his team mates won the U.S. U-16 national championship, the DJ Niotis Cup. He then played soccer at Santa Margarita High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, CaliforniaRancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita is a city in Orange County, California. One of Orange County's youngest cities, Rancho Santa Margarita is a master planned community set upon rolling hills. Most neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita are within various homeowners associations...
. In 1995, he was the Orange County Offensive MVP.
In 1995, he entered college at UCLA, and played four seasons with the men's soccer team. In 1997 the Bruins went to the NCAA Men's Soccer Championship
NCAA Men's Soccer Championship
The NCAA began conducting a Men's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1959 with an eight-team tournament. Currently, the tournament field consists of 48 teams...
game against the Virginia Cavaliers
Virginia Cavaliers
The Virginia Cavaliers, also known as Wahoos or Hoos, are the athletic teams officially representing the University of Virginia in college sports. The Cavaliers compete in 25 NCAA Division I varsity sports and are members of the Atlantic Coast Conference...
. George scored both goals in the UCLA's 2-0 victory. He was named the tournament's offensive MVP and was selected as a second team All American. In 1988, he was named a first team All American
Division I First-Team All-American (soccer)
The Division I First-Team All-Americans are the best eleven U.S. college soccer players as selected by the NCAA.-1970–1983:From 1970 to 1983 the NCAA only named defenders and forwards in addition to one goalkeeper.-1983–present:...
, ending his college career in 1998 with 49 goals in 86 games.
Professional
In 1999, George was drafted in the first round of the United Soccer LeagueUnited Soccer League
The United Soccer League was a professional soccer league in the United States in the mid-1980s.After the demise of the second incarnation of the American Soccer League in 1983, four ASL teams founded the USL...
's draft by the San Diego Flash
San Diego Flash
San Diego Flash is an American soccer team based in San Diego, California, United States. Founded in 1998, the team returned to competitive play in 2011 when it made its debut in the Southwest Flight of the West Division of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer...
, and was also drafted by the Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, 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, and the league's second...
in the second round (thirteenth overall) of the 1999 MLS College Draft
1999 MLS College Draft
The 1999 Major League Soccer College Draft.Major League Soccer held its fourth annual college draft on February 6 and 7, 1999 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The first round of the draft took place on Saturday with the second and third rounds on Sunday morning. The College Draft was followed by the...
. George chose not to sign with either team, and instead moved to Europe, signing a contract with 1860 Munich
TSV 1860 München
Turn- und Sportverein München von 1860, commonly known as TSV 1860 München or 1860 Munich, is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. The club's football team plays in the Second Bundesliga, after relegation from the Bundesliga following the 2003–04 season...
in the Fußball-Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
. When it became apparent that he would not find first team playing time in Germany, George returned to the United States and signed with Galaxy. Over two seasons, he appeared in twenty-three games, most as a late game substitute. In 2000, he went on loan with the Orange County Zodiac with the USL A-League. The Galaxy waived him on November 2, 2000.
A few days later, the Chicago Fire selected George in the waiver draft, but he never played a league game with them, and retired at the end of the 2001 season.