Zachary Herold
Encyclopedia
Zachary Herold is a retired American
soccer player who played for Toronto FC
in Major League Soccer
.
before moving to West Pines United soccer club. He also played for Lincoln Park Academy in Fort Pierce, FL.
side 1. FC Köln
, Herold opted to sign a 6 year Generation Adidas
contract with Major League Soccer
, and was subsequently drafted in the second round (24th overall) of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft
by Toronto FC
.
On May 17, 2010, Herold was forced to retire and end his soccer career at the age of 17—having never played a professional club game—after being diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
(HCM), which causes abnormal thickening of a part of the heart muscle. Herold's condition was flagged in a pre-season medical examination. He was honoured by TFC in a ceremonial coin toss before the 22 May 2010 game against the visiting New England Revolution
.
residency program. He played in the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
in Nigeria
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player who played for Toronto FC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario 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...
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Youth
Herold played club soccer for Mako Soccer Club in Port St. Lucie, FloridaPort St. Lucie, Florida
Port St. Lucie is a city in St. Lucie County, Florida, United States. The population of Port St. Lucie was 88,769 at the 2000 census but grew rapidly during the 2000s. In 2009 the State of Florida estimated the City's population at 155,251. Port St. Lucie forms part of a metropolitan area called...
before moving to West Pines United soccer club. He also played for Lincoln Park Academy in Fort Pierce, FL.
Professional
Despite having received interest from BundesligaFußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
side 1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln is a German association football club based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. It was formed in 1948 as a merger of the clubs Kölner Ballspiel-Club 1901 and SpVgg Sülz 07....
, Herold opted to sign a 6 year Generation Adidas
Generation adidas
Generation adidas is a joint venture between Major League Soccer and U.S. Soccer aimed at raising the level of young soccer talent in the United States. The program, sponsored by adidas, encourages early entry of American players into MLS...
contract with 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...
, and was subsequently drafted in the second round (24th overall) of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft
2010 MLS SuperDraft
The 2010 MLS SuperDraft was the eleventh annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It was held on January 14, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the 2010 NSCAA Convention. The 2010 SuperDraft consisted of four rounds with sixteen selections each, for a total of 64 players...
by Toronto FC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
.
On May 17, 2010, Herold was forced to retire and end his soccer career at the age of 17—having never played a professional club game—after being diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a disease of the myocardium in which a portion of the myocardium is hypertrophied without any obvious cause...
(HCM), which causes abnormal thickening of a part of the heart muscle. Herold's condition was flagged in a pre-season medical examination. He was honoured by TFC in a ceremonial coin toss before the 22 May 2010 game against the visiting New England Revolution
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
.
International
Herold was a member of the U.S. Under-17United States U-17 men's national soccer team
The United States U-17 men's national soccer team is the national under-17 association football team of the United States and is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation...
residency program. He played in the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
The 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup was the thirteenth tournament of the FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Nigeria from October 24 to November 15, 2009.The tournament was won by Switzerland, beating 1-0 the host team, Nigeria...
in Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
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