Bryan Ciesiulka Explained

Bryan Ciesiulka
Birth Date:10 October 1991
Birth Place:Naperville, Illinois, United States
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:2008–2010
Youthclubs1:Chicago Fire
Youthyears2:2010–2013
Youthclubs2:Marquette Golden Eagles
Years1:2012–2013
Clubs1:Chicago Fire U-23
Caps1:23
Goals1:4
Years2:2014
Clubs2:Gimo IF FK
Years3:2015
Clubs3:Saint Louis FC
Caps3:21
Goals3:1
Years4:2016
Clubs4:Kokomo Mantis FC
Caps4:14
Goals4:0
Club-Update:August 27, 2015

Bryan Ciesiulka (born October 10, 1991) is an American professional soccer player.

Career

Youth

Ciesiulka played for Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, Illinois. He was named a NSCAA/adidas All-American as a senior in 2009.[1] He was named Gatorade Illinois Boys Soccer Player of the Year in 2009.[2] Bryan also played for the Chicago Fire Academy from 2007 to 2010.

College

Ciesiulka played college soccer at Marquette University. While at Marquette, Bryan helped the Golden Eagles win the school's first Big East Conference Division Title in 2011.[3] The Golden Eagles again won the Big East in his senior season in 2013.[4] He was a three time captain at Marquette. Prior to his senior season, Bryan was named to the Soccer America All-American team.[5] Bryan was a Senior CLASS Award finalist in 2013.[6] In 2013, Bryan was named Big East Midfielder of the Year, as well as making the All-Conference First Team.[7] Bryan ended his career with 9 goals and 17 assists, while playing in 69 career games with 63 starts.[8]

Professional

Ciesiulka was selected by the Chicago Fire in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft,[9] [10] but was released prior to the start of the season.[11] Ciesiulka signed shortly thereafter with Swedish club Gimo IF FK.[12]

On February 13, 2015, USL club Saint Louis FC announced their signing of Ciesiulka.[13]

Personal

Ciesiulka grew up in Naperville, Illinois. Bryan is the son of Philip and Nancy Ciesiulka. He has two sisters, Jenny and Katie. Katie currently plays soccer at Marquette.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: News. Advanced Solutions International. Inc.. www.nscaa.com. February 23, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150223233100/http://www.nscaa.com/news/2010/02/eight-players-earn-repeat-honors-on-2009-nscaaadidas-boys-high-school-allamerica-team. February 23, 2015. dead.
  2. Web site: The Inside Scoop: Neuqua Valley's Bryan Ciesiulka named Gatorade Illinois Boys Soccer Player of the Year. blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com.
  3. Web site: YOUR 2011 Big East Blue Division Champion Marquette Golden Eagles!. October 30, 2011.
  4. Web site: Marquette Wins BIG EAST Championship with 3-2 Victory over Providence - BIGEAST.COM - the Official Website of the BIG EAST Conference . February 23, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141201235219/http://www.bigeast.com/sports/m-soccer/recaps/111713aaa.html . December 1, 2014 . dead .
  5. Web site: Soccer America Preseason Men's All-Americans.
  6. Web site: Bryan Ciesiulka - Men's Soccer 2013 - Senior CLASS Award. www.seniorclassaward.com.
  7. Web site: BIG EAST Men's Soccer Awards Announced - BIGEAST.COM - the Official Website of the BIG EAST Conference . February 23, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141106122218/http://www.bigeast.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/111413aab.html . November 6, 2014 . dead .
  8. Web site: Marquette Golden Eagles Official Athletic Site - Men's Soccer. www.gomarquette.com.
  9. Web site: Chicago Fire Soccer Club Selects Three Players in Fourth Round of 2014 MLS SuperDraft. January 21, 2014.
  10. Web site: Fire draft former Neuqua Valley star Bryan Ciesiulka.
  11. Web site: Fire's local talent pipeline gaining momentum. Orrin. Schwarz. March 6, 2014.
  12. Web site: Marquette's Ciesiulka playing with Swedish club Gimo IF FK. ERIC. ANDERSON. May 23, 2014.
  13. Web site: Maher, Ciesiulka Added to STL FC Roster - Saint Louis Football Club . February 23, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150214012454/http://saintlouisfc.com/mahercieisulka# . February 14, 2015 . dead . mdy-all .
  14. Web site: Katie Ciesiulka Bio Marquette Golden Eagles Official Athletic Site. www.gomarquette.com.