Shane Battelle
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Shane Battelle (born October 5, 1971 in St. Louis, Missouri
) is a retired U.S. soccer defender
who played with the Columbus Crew
in Major League Soccer
.
. Battelle was named to the Soccer America Magazine
Freshman All-American Team that season as one of the best 11 freshman in the entire country. In 1991, he transferred to St. Louis University. SLU finished ranked #2 in the nation that season. Battelle returned his senior year to captain the team. The Billikens went to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division I post-season tournament that season and Battelle was selected as a 1993 first team All American
. Battelle was nominated that season for the MAC Award & Herman Trophy as the best player in college soccer but finished behind eventual winner Claudio Reyna
. He was inducted to the Saint Louis University Hall of Fame in 1999 along with teammates Mike Sorber and Brian McBride
.
of the National Professional Soccer League. The Ambush went on to win the NPSL Championship that season. In the summer of 1995, he played for the St. Louis Knights
in the USISL. In 1996, the Columbus Crew
selected Battelle in the 11th round (101st overall) in the 1996 MLS Inaugural Player Draft
.
at several different age groups. In 1990, he played with the U.S. U-20 national team
in its unsuccessful bid to qualify for the 1991 FIFA World Youth Championship. He went on to play for a U.S. National Team from 1992 to 1994 and anchored the midfield in a win over Trinidad & Tobago in Trinidad. He was co-captain of the U.S. at the 1993 World University games
along with Claudio Reyna
, scoring key goals in wins against Ireland and Australia, and two goals and an assist in a victory over Nigeria. Battelle also played in the 1990 U.S. Olympic Festival, leading the his North team to the Gold Medal.
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
) is a retired U.S. soccer defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
who played with 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 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...
.
College
In 1990, he spent one season playing soccer at Southern Methodist UniversitySouthern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University is a private university in Dallas, Texas, United States. Founded in 1911 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, SMU operates campuses in Dallas, Plano, and Taos, New Mexico. SMU is owned by the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church...
. Battelle was named to the Soccer America Magazine
Soccer America Magazine
Soccer America Magazine is a national American magazine devoted to soccer founded in the early 1970s and is still being published. Its primary focus is soccer in the United States, but it also covers the international game extensively. It was begun by publisher Clay Berling during a period of...
Freshman All-American Team that season as one of the best 11 freshman in the entire country. In 1991, he transferred to St. Louis University. SLU finished ranked #2 in the nation that season. Battelle returned his senior year to captain the team. The Billikens went to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division I post-season tournament that season and Battelle was selected as a 1993 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:...
. Battelle was nominated that season for the MAC Award & Herman Trophy as the best player in college soccer but finished behind eventual winner Claudio Reyna
Claudio Reyna
Claudio Reyna is a retired American soccer player and the current USSF US Youth Soccer Technical Director. He was the captain of the United States national team before retiring from international football following the USA's exit from the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He is widely considered one of the...
. He was inducted to the Saint Louis University Hall of Fame in 1999 along with teammates Mike Sorber and Brian McBride
Brian McBride
Brian Robert McBride is a retired American soccer player who finished his career for Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer , but spent the majority of his time in MLS playing for the Columbus Crew. For much of his career he played in Europe, notably for Fulham in the English Premier League...
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Professional
In 1994, he was the #1 pick of the St. Louis AmbushSt. Louis Ambush
The St. Louis Ambush was a professional indoor soccer team based in St. Louis, Missouri. Originally located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the team played one season at the Tulsas Pavilion Expo Square. Vernon Riggs was the General Manager. Keith Dial was the Managing General Partner. Former Tulsa Roughneck...
of the National Professional Soccer League. The Ambush went on to win the NPSL Championship that season. In the summer of 1995, he played for the St. Louis Knights
St. Louis Knights
The St. Louis Knights were an American soccer team based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team began in the USISL and moved to the USISL Pro League in 1995. The team was coached both seasons by Jim Bokern.-Year-by-year:...
in the USISL. In 1996, 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...
selected Battelle in the 11th round (101st overall) in the 1996 MLS Inaugural Player Draft
1996 MLS Inaugural Player Draft
The MLS Inaugural Player Draft, held before Major League Soccer's initial 1996 season, distributed players who had already graduated from college to the league's ten inaugural teams. The draft occurred on February 6 and 7, 1996...
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United States National Team
Battelle spent time with United States Men's National Soccer 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...
at several different age groups. In 1990, he played with 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 its unsuccessful bid to qualify for the 1991 FIFA World Youth Championship. He went on to play for a U.S. National Team from 1992 to 1994 and anchored the midfield in a win over Trinidad & Tobago in Trinidad. He was co-captain of the U.S. at the 1993 World University games
1993 Summer Universiade
The 1993 Summer Universiade, also known as the XVII Summer Universiade, took place in Buffalo, New York, United States of America.-Medal table:-External links:*...
along with Claudio Reyna
Claudio Reyna
Claudio Reyna is a retired American soccer player and the current USSF US Youth Soccer Technical Director. He was the captain of the United States national team before retiring from international football following the USA's exit from the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He is widely considered one of the...
, scoring key goals in wins against Ireland and Australia, and two goals and an assist in a victory over Nigeria. Battelle also played in the 1990 U.S. Olympic Festival, leading the his North team to the Gold Medal.