Ty Shipalane
Encyclopedia
Tiyiselani "Ty" Shipalane (born October 5, 1985 in Tzaneen
) is a South Africa
n footballer who last played for Carolina RailHawks
in the USSF Division 2 Professional League
.
at Lindsey Wilson College
, where he was the 2006 NAIA Region XI Player of the Year and a three-time All-American.
During his college years Shipalane was a member of the highly successful Michigan Bucks
USL Premier Development League
team. With the Bucks, Shipalane scored the winning goal in the 2006 PDL championship game, lost in the final of the 2007 PDL Championship game, and won the PDL regular season title in 2008. In total, he scored 11 goals in 49 appearances over three seasons with the team.
during the 2009 pre-season, but was not offered a contract by the team; instead, he was signed by the Harrisburg City Islanders
of the USL Second Division
. He made his professional debut on April 18, 2009 in Harrisburg's 2-2 opening day tie with the Richmond Kickers
. He scored 6 goals in 18 appearances for the Islanders in 2009, and was named USL-2 Rookie of the Year.
On August 28, 2009, following the conclusion of the 2009 USL season, Shipalane was signed on loan by D.C. United
of Major League Soccer
. He made his DC United debut on September 24 in a CONCACAF Champions League
game against C.D. Marathón, but never appeared for the team in league play.
He was officially added to D.C.'s permanent roster on December 14, 2009, and in doing so became the first City Islander to jump directly to MLS.
On April 16, 2010, Shipalane was loaned out to USL Second Division
side Richmond Kickers
, but played just one game before being released by D.C. United, simultaneously bringing to and both is MLS tenure and his loan deal.
After a brief stint with the Harrisburg City Islanders
in June 2010, he signed with the Carolina RailHawks
in the USSF Division 2 Professional League
.
Shipalane was not listed on the 2011 roster for Carolina released on April 4, 2011.
Tzaneen
Tzaneen is a small town situated in the Mopani district of the Limpopo province in South Africa. It is in a fertile region with tropical and subtropical agriculture taking place in a 20,000 km² region...
) is a South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n footballer who last played for Carolina RailHawks
Carolina RailHawks FC
Carolina RailHawks FC is an American professional soccer team based in Cary, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
in the USSF Division 2 Professional League
USSF Division 2 Professional League
USSF Division 2 Professional League was a temporary professional soccer league created by the United States Soccer Federation in 2010 to last just one season. The twelve-team league was formed as a compromise between the feuding United Soccer Leagues and the North American Soccer League...
.
College
Shipalane moved from his native South Africa to the United States in 2005 to attend and play college soccerCollege 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 Lindsey Wilson College
Lindsey Wilson College
Lindsey Wilson College is a private four-year college affiliated with the United Methodist Church in an open ecumenical atmosphere. The 45 acre campus is located in Columbia, Kentucky. The school currently offers associate degrees in 11 areas of study, bachelor degrees in 20 areas of study and...
, where he was the 2006 NAIA Region XI Player of the Year and a three-time All-American.
During his college years Shipalane was a member of the highly successful 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...
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...
team. With the Bucks, Shipalane scored the winning goal in the 2006 PDL championship game, lost in the final of the 2007 PDL Championship game, and won the PDL regular season title in 2008. In total, he scored 11 goals in 49 appearances over three seasons with the team.
Professional
Shipalane trialled with Columbus CrewColumbus 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...
during the 2009 pre-season, but was not offered a contract by the team; instead, he was signed by the Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders is an American professional soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
of the USL Second Division
USL Second Division
The United Soccer Leagues Second Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, part of the United Soccer Leagues league pyramid...
. He made his professional debut on April 18, 2009 in Harrisburg's 2-2 opening day tie with the Richmond Kickers
Richmond Kickers
The Richmond Kickers are an American professional soccer club based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
. He scored 6 goals in 18 appearances for the Islanders in 2009, and was named USL-2 Rookie of the Year.
On August 28, 2009, following the conclusion of the 2009 USL season, Shipalane was signed on loan by D.C. United
D.C. United
D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. 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, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the...
of 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...
. He made his DC United debut on September 24 in a CONCACAF Champions League
CONCACAF Champions League
The CONCACAF Champions League is the annual international club football championship for teams from the CONCACAF region ....
game against C.D. Marathón, but never appeared for the team in league play.
He was officially added to D.C.'s permanent roster on December 14, 2009, and in doing so became the first City Islander to jump directly to MLS.
On April 16, 2010, Shipalane was loaned out to USL Second Division
USL Second Division
The United Soccer Leagues Second Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, part of the United Soccer Leagues league pyramid...
side Richmond Kickers
Richmond Kickers
The Richmond Kickers are an American professional soccer club based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
, but played just one game before being released by D.C. United, simultaneously bringing to and both is MLS tenure and his loan deal.
After a brief stint with the Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders is an American professional soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
in June 2010, he signed with the Carolina RailHawks
Carolina RailHawks FC
Carolina RailHawks FC is an American professional soccer team based in Cary, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
in the USSF Division 2 Professional League
USSF Division 2 Professional League
USSF Division 2 Professional League was a temporary professional soccer league created by the United States Soccer Federation in 2010 to last just one season. The twelve-team league was formed as a compromise between the feuding United Soccer Leagues and the North American Soccer League...
.
Shipalane was not listed on the 2011 roster for Carolina released on April 4, 2011.