Alex Shinsky
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joseph Alexander Shinsky | ||
| Date of birth | April 2, 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | York, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| SuperNova FC | |||
| 2008–2009 | IMG Academy | ||
| 2009–2011 | Baltimore Bays Chelsea | ||
| 2011–2014 | Maryland Terrapins | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013 | Baltimore Bohemians | 4 | (0) |
| 2015 | Arizona United | 7 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2008–2009 | United States U17 | 14 | (2) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of June 1, 2015. | |||
Joseph Alexander Shinsky (born April 2, 1993) is an American soccer player.
Career
Early
During his high school years Shinsky was a part of the U.S. U-17 National Team, while competing with them he scored a goal in the FIFA World Cup in Malawi.[1]
Shinsky played club soccer for SuperNova FC and coach Niki Nikolic.
Shinsky was ranked as one of the top recruits in the nation.[2]
College
Shinsky began his college soccer career at the University of Maryland. In 2011 he made 11 appearances and recorded two assists. In his second season with the Terrapins in 2012, he appeared in 19 games and again registered two assists while helping the Terps become the ACC Champions. In 2013, he appeared in 16 games and scored his first collegiate goal in a 2-1 win in the NCAA tournament quarterfinal match against California to help get Maryland to the College Cup.[3] In 2014, he made 10 appearances, captained the team and notched two goals and two assists.[4]
Professional
Shinsky was drafted in the fourth round (68th overall) of the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by the Chicago Fire.[5][6] However, he was not signed by the club.
Shinsky later joined USL Pro club Arizona United.[7]
Honors
Maryland Terrapins
- ACC Conference Champions (2): 2012, 2013
- Big Ten Conference Champions (1): 2014
References
- ↑ Heiser, Steve. "West York grad Shinsky drafted by Chicago in fourth round of MLS SuperDraft". York Dispatch. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ↑ Bosch, H. Jose. "Arizona United SC: Getting to know your Midfielders". SB NATION. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ↑ Popper, Daniel. "Shinsky scores first career goal for men's soccer in Saturday's win". The Diamondback. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ↑ "Alex Shinsky Bio". UMTerps.com. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ↑ McCarthy, Jack. "Fire pick Maryland midfielder in SuperDraft". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ↑ "Chicago Fire Select Alex Shinsky in MLS SuperDraft". Chicago Fire Soccer Club. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ↑ "United Signs Vickers, Shinsky". USL Soccer. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 3 April 2015.