Zach Kirby
Encyclopedia
Zach Kirby is a retired American
soccer player.
, attended Pope High School
, played club soccer for United Quest Red (with whom he was a four-time Georgia state champion), and played college soccer
at Boston University
from 2003 to 2006. He was the 2006 America East Defender of the Year, and graduated with a bachelor degree in psychology and business administration.
by Los Angeles Galaxy
, and was offered a contract, but was released in order to make roster room for David Beckham
. He then signed with the Wilmington Hammerheads
of the USL Second Division
, playing five games at the end of the season.
Kirby signed with Atlanta Silverbacks
of the USL First Division
in 2008, and played 17 games for the team. After the Silverbacks folded at the end of the 2008 season, Kirby switched to Miami FC
. On February 9, 2010 Miami announced the re-signing of Kirby to a new contract for the 2010 season.
Kirby retired from professional soccer on July 18, 2011.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player.
Youth and College
Kirby grew up in Marietta, GeorgiaMarietta, Georgia
Marietta is a city located in central Cobb County, Georgia, United States, and is its county seat.As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 56,579, making it one of metro Atlanta's largest suburbs...
, attended Pope High School
Pope High School
Alan C. Pope High School is a public high school located north of Atlanta in East Cobb, Georgia, within unincorporated Cobb County. The school was founded in 1987 and serves approximately 1,888 students in grades 9-12. The school mascot is the greyhound, and the school colors are Carolina blue,...
, played club soccer for United Quest Red (with whom he was a four-time Georgia state champion), and played college soccer
College 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 Boston University
Boston University
Boston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers...
from 2003 to 2006. He was the 2006 America East Defender of the Year, and graduated with a bachelor degree in psychology and business administration.
Professional
Kirby was drafted in the 2nd round (22nd overall) of the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft2007 MLS Supplemental Draft
The 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft was held on January 18, 2007, following the SuperDraft , as teams fill out their developmental rosters.-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:-Round 4:-References:*...
by 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...
, and was offered a contract, but was released in order to make roster room for David Beckham
David Beckham
David Robert Joseph Beckham, OBE is an English footballer who plays midfield for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer, having previously played for Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, and A.C...
. He then signed with the 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 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...
, playing five games at the end of the season.
Kirby signed with Atlanta Silverbacks
Atlanta Silverbacks
Atlanta Silverbacks is an American professional soccer team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having previously sat out the 2009 and 2010 seasons while the ownership...
of the USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
in 2008, and played 17 games for the team. After the Silverbacks folded at the end of the 2008 season, Kirby switched to Miami FC
Miami FC
Fort Lauderdale Strikers is an American professional association football team based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
. On February 9, 2010 Miami announced the re-signing of Kirby to a new contract for the 2010 season.
Kirby retired from professional soccer on July 18, 2011.