Tyler Kettering is an American

United States

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 soccer goalkeeper.

He played college soccer

College soccer

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 at Gardner-Webb University

Gardner-Webb University

Gardner–Webb University is a private university located west of Charlotte in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, USA. The school has a total of 14 academic departments offering 45 major fields of study. Among the most popular of the school's 39 undergraduate majors are those in business , education ,...

, where he was a 4-year starter and 3-year captain. When he graduated, he signed with Wilmington Hammerheads

Wilmington Hammerheads

Wilmington Hammerheads is an American professional soccer team based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....

 of USL Second Division

USL Second Division

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. He appeared in 10 matches (900 minutes) and posted 2 wins and 3 shutouts with 51 saves. He was not retained by the team following the season.

Kettering signed a developmental contract to join Fire's 28-man roster for the 2008 season.

External links

• Player profile at PlayerHistory.com
• Player profile at Gardner-Webb University