Grant Van De Casteele Explained

Grant Van De Casteele
Birth Date:10 May 1991
Birth Place:Plano, Texas, United States
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:2001–2009
Youthclubs1:Andromeda
Collegeyears1:2009–2013
College1:Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Years1:2014
Clubs1:Colorado Rapids
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2015
Clubs2:Rochester Rhinos
Caps2:20
Goals2:2
Club-Update:August 27, 2015

Grant Van De Casteele (born May 10, 1991) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender.

Career

College

Van De Casteele played four years of college soccer at the University of Notre Dame between 2010 and 2014. He was elected captain his senior year and helped steer the Irish to the program's first ever national championship in his final collegiate season.[1]

Professional

On January 16, 2014, Van De Casteele was selected in the first round, 19th overall, in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft by Colorado Rapids.[2]

Van De Casteele made his debut in a 3–4 loss to LA Galaxy on August 20, 2014.[3]

In February 2016, Van De Casteele retired from professional soccer to pursue other professional interests.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Grant Van De Casteele Bio :: Notre Dame Men's Soccer :: UND.COM :: The Official Site of Notre Dame Athletics.
  2. Web site: 2014 MLS SuperDraft: Colorado Rapids select Grant Van De Casteele with the 19th pick. January 16, 2014.
  3. Web site: Colorado Rapids 3, LA Galaxy 4 - MLS Match Recap.