| Lars Eckenrode | |
| Fullname: | Lars Konstantin Eckenrode |
| Birth Date: | 24 March 1995 |
| Birth Place: | West Springfield, Virginia, United States |
| Height: | 1.9m (06.2feet) |
| Position: | Centerback |
| Youthyears1: | 2011–2013 |
| Youthclubs1: | D.C. United |
| Collegeyears1: | 2013–2016 |
| College1: | Michigan Wolverines |
| Collegecaps1: | 68 |
| Collegegoals1: | 1 |
| Years1: | 2011 |
| Clubs1: | D.C. United Reserves |
| Caps1: | 2 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2014 |
| Clubs2: | D.C. United U-23 |
| Years3: | 2015–2016 |
| Clubs3: | AFC Ann Arbor |
| Caps3: | 4 |
| Goals3: | 1 |
| Years4: | 2017–2018 |
| Clubs4: | Toronto FC II |
| Caps4: | 18 |
| Goals4: | 0 |
| Years5: | 2018 |
| Clubs5: | Toronto FC III[1] |
| Caps5: | 3 |
| Goals5: | 0 |
| Years6: | 2019–2022 |
| Clubs6: | South Georgia Tormenta |
| Caps6: | 21 |
| Goals6: | 2 |
| Club-Update: | January 18, 2023 |
Lars Konstantin Eckenrode (born March 24, 1995) is an American retired professional soccer player.
Eckenrode grew up in West Springfield, Virginia and played soccer for the West Springfield Spartans. After a decorated club and high school career, he attended the University of Michigan for four years, where he played for the Wolverines. Scoring once in 68 appearances, while also recording 2 assists, he was named to the Big Ten All-Rookie Team in 2013 and College Sports Madness Preseason All-Big Ten Team in 2014.[2]
During his time in college, Eckenrode also spent time with National Premier Soccer League sides D.C. United U-23 and AFC Ann Arbor.[3] [4]
Eckenrode was drafted in the fourth round, 83rd overall, in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by Toronto FC on January 17, 2017.[5] He signed with United Soccer League side Toronto FC II on March 16, 2017.[6] Eckenrode made his professional debut on March 25, 2017, in a 1–0 victory over Phoenix Rising.[7] He missed the majority of the 2017 season as he was rehabbing from an injury. On March 23, 2018, Toronto FC II re-signed Eckenrode.[8]
On December 11, 2018, Eckenrode signed with Tormenta FC of the newly founded USL League One.[9] He scored his first professional goal on April 14, 2019, in a 1–1 draw with Orlando City B.[10]
Eckenrode retired following the 2022 USL League One season and joined the Tormenta front office as Coordinator of Special Projects.[11] Eckenrode left the Tormenta front office in October 2023.[12]