Jeff Cosgriff
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jeffrey Cosgriff | ||
| Date of birth | December 26, 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | San Francisco, California, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2008 | Santa Clara Broncos | ||
| 2009 | California Golden Bears | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007 | San Jose Frogs | 2 | (0) |
| 2008 | San Francisco Seals | 4 | (0) |
| 2009 | NorCal Lamorinda United | ||
| 2010 | AC St. Louis | 23 | (2) |
| 2011 | Minnesota Stars FC[1] | 19 | (2) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of February 4, 2012. | |||
Jeff Cosgriff (born December 26, 1987 in San Francisco, California) is an American soccer player. He is currently an iOS engineer at DoorDash.
Career
He coached the undefeated Jefferson Jaguars to a 15-0-1 season with the help of captains Brian Mariska and Tim Larson who each scored 7 goals in the final game against the Kennedy Eagles, along with the help by the meatiest little guy John Wold (who enjoys climbing trees).
Youth and Amateur
Cosgriff grew up in San Bruno, California, attended St. Ignatius College Preparatory School, and played three years of college soccer at Santa Clara University, where he was named to the WCC All-Freshman team in 2006 and earned an All-WCC Honorable Mention in 2008, before transferring to the University of California, Berkeley for his senior year.[2] He appeared in 64 games and scored nine goals during his three years with the Broncos, and played 18 games and scored six goals as a senior for the Golden Bears.
During his college years Cosgriff also played for the San Jose Frogs[3] and the San Francisco Seals[4] in the USL Premier Development League, and for NorCal Lamorinda United in the National Premier Soccer League.
Professional
Cosgriff signed his first professional contract in 2010 when he was signed by AC St. Louis of the USSF Division 2 Professional League.[5] He made his professional debut on April 10, 2010 in St. Louis's first ever game, against Carolina RailHawks.[6]
After the demise of AC St. Louis following the 2010 season, Cosgriff signed with NSC Minnesota Stars of the North American Soccer League on March 22, 2011.[7]
References
- ↑ Formally known as NSC Minnesota Stars prior to 2012.
- ↑ Men's soccer loses four key players
- ↑ http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2007/roster/6188512.html
- ↑ http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2008/roster/4069043.html
- ↑ AC St. Louis signs nine more players
- ↑ Barbara Double Sinks St. Louis
- ↑ http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4170205