Parker Siegfried Explained

Parker Siegfried
Birth Date:17 February 1997
Birth Place:Granville, Ohio, United States
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthyears1:2011–2015
Youthclubs1:Columbus Crew
Collegeyears1:2015–2019
College1:Ohio State Buckeyes
Collegecaps1:72
Collegegoals1:0
Years1:2017–2018
Clubs1:Asheville City
Caps1:21
Goals1:0
Years2:2020
Clubs2:South Georgia Tormenta
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2020
Clubs3:Detroit City
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Years4:2021–2022
Clubs4:Louisville City
Caps4:10
Goals4:0
Years5:2021
Clubs5:Sporting Kansas City (loan)
Caps5:0
Goals5:0
Club-Update:October 18, 2022

Parker Siegfried (born February 17, 1997) is a retired American professional soccer player who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

Youth, college & amateur

Siegfried played with the Columbus Crew academy prior to playing college soccer at Ohio State University in 2015.[1] [2] He redshirted in 2015, before going on to make 72 appearances for the team and achieving 18 shutouts. During his time with the Buckeyes, Siegfried was named Big Ten All-Freshman Team in 2016, was a two-time Academic All-Big Ten in 2016 and 2017, and a Four-time OSU Scholar-Athlete.[2]

In 2017 and 2018, Siegfried played with NPSL side Asheville City.[3] He went on to make 21 regular season appearances for the club.[4] [5]

Professional

MLS SuperDraft

On January 13, 2020, Siegfried was selected 74th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by New York City FC.[6] However, he did not sign the club.

South Georgia Tormenta

On April 8, 2020, Siegfried signed with USL League One side South Georgia Tormenta.[7] He was released by Tormenta on September 8, 2020, without having made a first team appearance for the club.[8]

Detroit City

Immediately following his release, it was announced that Siegfried had joined Detroit City for their first full season in the National Independent Soccer Association.[9] He went on to help the club win the NISA Fall Championship.[10]

Louisville City

On March 17, 2021, Siegfried signed with USL Championship side Louisville City FC following a success trial with the club.[11]

On April 15, 2021, Major League Soccer side Sporting Kansas City brought in Siegfried on a season-long loan following an injury crisis among their goalkeepers. Kansas City acquired his Major League Soccer rights from New York City FC in exchange for a 3rd round 2023 MLS SuperDraft pick.[12] However, he returned to Louisville in late May.

Following the 2022 season, Siegfried retired from playing soccer to pursue other career opportunities outside the sport.[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Soccer Development Academy. www.ussoccerda.com.
  2. Web site: Parker Siegfried. May 21, 2018. Ohio State Buckeyes.
  3. Web site: Asheville City SC and Chattanooga FC Finish with 1-1 Draw. May 27, 2018.
  4. Web site: National Premier Soccer League. npsl.bonzidev.com.
  5. Web site: National Premier Soccer League. npsl.bonzidev.com.
  6. Web site: NYCFC Selects Siegfried in SuperDraft. January 17, 2020. Ohio State Buckeyes.
  7. Web site: Tormenta FC Signs Goalkeeper Parker Siegfried to 2020 Roster. Bernadette. O'Donnell. April 8, 2020. South Georgia Tormenta FC.
  8. Web site: Tormenta FC Releases Goalkeeper Parker Siegfried. Tormenta FC Staff-. news@tormentafc.com. September 8, 2020. South Georgia Tormenta FC.
  9. Web site: Detroit City FC to Ink Goalkeeper Parker Siegfried to Men's Team Pending League and USSF Approval. Detroit City. FC. September 8, 2020. Detroit City FC.
  10. Web site: Detroit City FC Men's Side Claims NISA Fall Championship. Detroit City. FC. October 2, 2020. Detroit City FC.
  11. Web site: LouCity signs goalkeeper Siegfried out of successful trial. 17 March 2021.
  12. Web site: Sporting KC signs goalkeeper Parker Siegfried on loan from Louisville City FC.
  13. Web site: LouCity announces 16 players under contract for 2023 season.