Chris Loftus Explained

Chris Loftus
Fullname:Christopher Loftus
Birth Date:20 October 1984
Birth Place:Springfield, IL, United States
Position:Forward
Youthclubs1:Metro FC
Youthyears2:2003–2006
Youthclubs2:Duke
Years1:2005–2006
Clubs1:Raleigh Elite
Caps1:13
Goals1:2
Years2:2007
Clubs2:New England Revolution
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2007
Clubs3:New Hampshire Phantoms (loan)
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Years4:2008–2009
Clubs4:IF Limhamn Bunkeflo
Caps4:28
Goals4:8
Pcupdate:22 February 2008

Christopher Loftus (born October 20, 1984), is an American former soccer player.

Playing career

College level

Loftus played four years of college soccer for Duke, scoring 24 goals in 80 appearances,[1] and in the USL Premier Development League for Raleigh Elite.

Draft

He was drafted by the Revolution in the third round of the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft and signed a developmental contract.

Having failed to make a break into the first team, Loftus was loaned out USL Second Division side New Hampshire Phantoms, making three appearances for the team.[2] His only appearance for the Revolution came in one game in the US Open Cup. He was waived by New England after the 2007 season. He signed with Swedish second division side IF Limhamn Bunkeflo in February 2008.

Coaching career

By December 2010, he was working as assistant coach for the Evansville Purple Aces.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chris Loftus. 19 December 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121010033909/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/6187434/22354-6187491/7396883.html. 10 October 2012.
  2. Web site: New Hampshire Phantoms - USL Second Division. 19 December 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101010015900/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2007/roster/22354.html. 10 October 2010.
  3. Web site: 2010-11 Men's Soccer Coaching Staff. gopurpleaces.com. 17 December 2010.