John Lesko Explained

John Lesko
Fullname:John Lesko
Birth Date:21 September 1988
Birth Place:Richland, Washington, United States
Position:Defender
Collegeyears1:2006–2009
College1:USC Aiken
Years1:2008
Clubs1:Panama City Pirates
Caps1:10
Goals1:0
Years2:2010
Clubs2:AC St. Louis
Caps2:12
Goals2:0
Pcupdate:August 29, 2011

John Lesko (born September 21, 1988, in Richland, Washington) is a former American soccer player.

Career

Youth and amateur

Lesko attended Richland High School, and played college soccer at USC Aiken, where he was named to the 2009 Daktronics NCAA Division II Southeast Region Men's Soccer Second Team, and the Peach Belt Conference All-Conference team.[1] He finished his college career with 4 goals in 50 appearances for the Pacers.

During his college years Lesko also played with the Panama City Pirates in the USL Premier Development League.[2]

Professional

Lesko signed his first professional contract in 2010 when he was signed by AC St. Louis of the USSF Division 2 Professional League.[3] [4] He made his professional debut on April 10, 2010, in St. Louis's first ever game, against Carolina RailHawks.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.pacersports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/releases/leskowatsonallpbc Lesko and Watson Chosen to PBC Men’s Soccer All-Conference Team
  2. Web site: United Soccer Leagues (USL) . 2010-04-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121008035554/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2008/roster/8969399.html . 2012-10-08 . dead .
  3. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303201925/http://www.nasl.com/news.php?id=54 AC St. Louis signs nine players
  4. http://www.pacersports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/releases/leskoacstlouis Lesko Signs Professional Contract With AC St. Louis
  5. http://www.nasl.com/article/barbara-double-sinks-st-louis Barbara Double Sinks St. Louis