Steve Clark (soccer)
Encyclopedia
Steve Clark is an American
soccer player who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Adeccoligaen
side Hønefoss BK.
Golden Grizzlies from 2005 to 2008. After red-shirting his first season, Clark went on to win the Grizzlies starting job in 2006, helping the side to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances in 2007-08. Clark won the Summit League's Defensive Player of the Year award in 2008 and was named to the All-Midwest Regional First Team.
From, (2006–09), Clark played with United Soccer Leagues
Premier Development League Michigan Bucks
, helping the PDL club to its first league championship in 2006, where he was named championship MVP, before falling on penalties in the title game the next season to Laredo Heat
. In 2008, Clark helped the Bucks to the club's second regular season championship and first since 2000, en route to winning the Paul R. Scicluna trophy, awarded annually to the club's Most Valuable Player. From 2006-08, Clark also helped the Bucks to three-straight Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
appearances. In all, the Lansing native appeared in 75 matches over four seasons with the Pontiac-based side.
. In November of 2009 Steve Clark was offered a trial by Bradford City
. After impressing through the month of December he eventually left due to inability to retain a UK work permit. He thoroughly impressed then Manager Stuart McCall
and goalkeeping coach Nigel Martyn
.
Before his departure from Bradford City
, Nigel Martyn
was quoted, "Steve trained with us here at Bradford City for three weeks. I would gladly recommend him for a trial at any club. He shows real desire and commitment toward training and was a pleasure to work with. He has great agility, very good hands and could go a long way given the opportunity."
Stuart McCall
also was quoted on Steve Clark, "We have had Steve Clark, a goalkeeper, in training with us for the last couple of weeks here at Bradford City. He has shown great enthusiasm, a terrific work ethic, attitude along with some excellent goalkeeping. He as shown to be a very agile shot stopper in the games we’ve played. Along with his bravery and commitment to keep the ball out of his goal, Steve looks to have the determination to succeed as a goalkeeper."
After leaving radford City A.F.C.|Bradford City], Steve Clark trialed with Norwegian Clubs Stabæk, and Hønefoss BK, eventually signing with the latter after arranging the trial by calling the club himself.
Clark began the 2010 season on the bench backing up Thomas Solvoll
. Following a 6-0 loss to Lillestrøm SK, Clark was given his professional debut on 5 April 2010 against FK Haugesund. After several impressive appearances, Clark was injured on April 21, in the first half vs Stabæk.
On March 11, 2011 Steve Clark was named first choice keeper for Hønefoss BK after beating out long time starter Thomas Solvoll
.
In the winter of 2011, he ran a 40 yard dash time of 4.51 seconds and recorded a vertical leap of 34 inches (86 centimeters).
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Adeccoligaen
Adeccoligaen
The Norwegian First Division is the second highest division of the Norwegian football league system. Since 2005, the official name of the league has been Adeccoligaen....
side Hønefoss BK.
College and Amateur
Clark played soccer in the NCAA for the Oakland UniversityOakland University
Oakland University is a public university co-founded by Matilda Dodge Wilson and John A. Hannah whose campus is located in central Oakland County, Michigan, United States in the cities of Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills. It is the only major research university in Oakland County, from which OU...
Golden Grizzlies from 2005 to 2008. After red-shirting his first season, Clark went on to win the Grizzlies starting job in 2006, helping the side to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances in 2007-08. Clark won the Summit League's Defensive Player of the Year award in 2008 and was named to the All-Midwest Regional First Team.
From, (2006–09), Clark played with United Soccer Leagues
United Soccer Leagues
The United Soccer Leagues is the organizer of several soccer leagues with teams in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. It includes men's and women's leagues, both professional and amateur. Leagues currently organized are the USL Pro, the USL Premier Development League, the W-League, and...
Premier Development League Michigan Bucks
Michigan Bucks
Michigan Bucks is an American soccer team based in Pontiac, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games at the...
, helping the PDL club to its first league championship in 2006, where he was named championship MVP, before falling on penalties in the title game the next season to Laredo Heat
Laredo Heat
Laredo Heat is an American soccer team based in Laredo, Texas, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid South Division of the Southern Conference....
. In 2008, Clark helped the Bucks to the club's second regular season championship and first since 2000, en route to winning the Paul R. Scicluna trophy, awarded annually to the club's Most Valuable Player. From 2006-08, Clark also helped the Bucks to three-straight Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is a knockout tournament in American soccer. The tournament is the oldest ongoing American soccer competition and is presently open to all United States Soccer Federation affiliated teams, from amateur adult club teams to the professional clubs of Major League...
appearances. In all, the Lansing native appeared in 75 matches over four seasons with the Pontiac-based side.
Professional
In 2009, he signed with USL-1 club Charleston BatteryCharleston 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....
. In November of 2009 Steve Clark was offered a trial by Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
. After impressing through the month of December he eventually left due to inability to retain a UK work permit. He thoroughly impressed then Manager Stuart McCall
Stuart McCall
Andrew Stuart Murray McCall , usually known as Stuart McCall, is a former footballer who played in central midfield. He played a total of 763 league games during his career, the 13th highest of all British footballers...
and goalkeeping coach Nigel Martyn
Nigel Martyn
Antony Nigel Martyn , more commonly known as Nigel Martyn, is a retired English football goalkeeper. He played for Crystal Palace where he became the first £1million goalkeeper in British football and also won the Full Members Cup. Martyn then left to spend six seasons at Leeds United. He went on...
.
Before his departure from Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
, Nigel Martyn
Nigel Martyn
Antony Nigel Martyn , more commonly known as Nigel Martyn, is a retired English football goalkeeper. He played for Crystal Palace where he became the first £1million goalkeeper in British football and also won the Full Members Cup. Martyn then left to spend six seasons at Leeds United. He went on...
was quoted, "Steve trained with us here at Bradford City for three weeks. I would gladly recommend him for a trial at any club. He shows real desire and commitment toward training and was a pleasure to work with. He has great agility, very good hands and could go a long way given the opportunity."
Stuart McCall
Stuart McCall
Andrew Stuart Murray McCall , usually known as Stuart McCall, is a former footballer who played in central midfield. He played a total of 763 league games during his career, the 13th highest of all British footballers...
also was quoted on Steve Clark, "We have had Steve Clark, a goalkeeper, in training with us for the last couple of weeks here at Bradford City. He has shown great enthusiasm, a terrific work ethic, attitude along with some excellent goalkeeping. He as shown to be a very agile shot stopper in the games we’ve played. Along with his bravery and commitment to keep the ball out of his goal, Steve looks to have the determination to succeed as a goalkeeper."
After leaving radford City A.F.C.|Bradford City], Steve Clark trialed with Norwegian Clubs Stabæk, and Hønefoss BK, eventually signing with the latter after arranging the trial by calling the club himself.
Clark began the 2010 season on the bench backing up Thomas Solvoll
Thomas Solvoll
Thomas Solvoll is a Norwegian football goalkeeper who currently plays for Hønefoss BK in Norway.He joined Hønefoss in 2004, having previously played for IF Birkebeineren, Mjøndalen IF as well as Strømsgodset IF in the Norwegian Premier League. He has played 127 games for Hønefoss.- Career...
. Following a 6-0 loss to Lillestrøm SK, Clark was given his professional debut on 5 April 2010 against FK Haugesund. After several impressive appearances, Clark was injured on April 21, in the first half vs Stabæk.
On March 11, 2011 Steve Clark was named first choice keeper for Hønefoss BK after beating out long time starter Thomas Solvoll
Thomas Solvoll
Thomas Solvoll is a Norwegian football goalkeeper who currently plays for Hønefoss BK in Norway.He joined Hønefoss in 2004, having previously played for IF Birkebeineren, Mjøndalen IF as well as Strømsgodset IF in the Norwegian Premier League. He has played 127 games for Hønefoss.- Career...
.
In the winter of 2011, he ran a 40 yard dash time of 4.51 seconds and recorded a vertical leap of 34 inches (86 centimeters).
Career statistics
| Season | Club | Division | League | Cup | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| 2010 2010 in Norwegian football The 2010-season is the 105. season of competitive football in Norway.*2010 Tippeligaen *2010 Adeccoligaen *2010 Norwegian Football Cup*2010 Toppserien -Men's national team:... |
Hønefoss BK | Tippeligaen Tippeligaen Tippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official... |
4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 2011 in Norwegian football The 2011-season is the 106. season of competitive football in Norway.The season began on 18 March 2011 for Tippeligaen, 03 April 2011 for Adeccoligaen, with Fair Play ligaen and 3. Divisjon both starting six days later on 09 April 2011. 2. Divisjon, and 3... |
Adeccoligaen Adeccoligaen The Norwegian First Division is the second highest division of the Norwegian football league system. Since 2005, the official name of the league has been Adeccoligaen.... |
30 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | |
| Career Total | 34 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 40 | 0 | ||