Sean Rush Explained

Sean Rush
Fullname:Sean Patrick Rush
Birth Date:27 February 1985
Birth Place:Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:2001–2005
Youthclubs1:Baltimore Bays
Youthyears2:2005–2006
Youthclubs2:Venezia
Youthyears3:2006–2007
Youthclubs3:Treviso
Years1:2006–2007
Clubs1:Treviso
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2007–2008
Clubs2:Crystal Palace Baltimore
Caps2:12
Goals2:1
Years3:2008
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2009
Clubs4:Real Maryland Monarchs
Caps4:16
Goals4:1
Years5:2009
Clubs5:Vila Meã
Caps5:9
Goals5:0
Years6:2010
Clubs6:Real Maryland Monarchs
Caps6:11
Goals6:1
Years7:2010–
Clubs7:Ribeirão
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Pcupdate:September 15, 2010

Sean Patrick Rush (born February 27, 1985, in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American soccer player who last played for Ribeirão in the Portuguese Second Division.[1]

Career

Youth

Rush grew up through the ranks of Baltimore Football Club, before the club merged with Baltimore Bays. Rush won state, regional, and national titles with both teams. On a select trip to Italy, including a match against Milan at the Nereo Rocco Cup, Rush was invited by Milan's Franco Baresi to join their youth squad, but could not sign due to regulations. Rush returned to Italy, leaving school behind in the United States on the word of his agent.

Professional

At age 19, Rush became only the second American to be signed by a team in Italy's top two divisions, Serie B side Treviso – the first was Alexi Lalas who played for Padova.[2] In 2007, the coaching staff was changed, bringing in an entirely new outfit. Rush and a few others who were expected to be a part of the next season were not offered another deal.

Rush signed for Crystal Palace Baltimore of the USL Second Division for their inaugural 2007 season.[3] Rush scored an important goal in the 92nd minute against New Hampshire on July 21, 2007, to keep Palace's playoff hopes alive.[4]

After one season at Palace, Rush decided to take the advice of a close friend and went to Brazil to play, subsequently spending the year with Osvaldo Cruz in the Campeonato Paulista Serie A3.[5]

Rush signed to play with Real Maryland Monarchs on February 10, 2009.[6] Starting and playing 80 minutes of the season opener against Bermuda Hogges, He scored the first goal of the season in the second minute of play.[7] Rush Tallied 1 goal and 5 assists in 2009, he played in 16 games before leaving early to play in Europe.[8]

Following conclusion of the 2009 USL2 regular season, Rush went on trial and after three days signed a yearlong contract with Portuguese side Vila Meã.[9] Rush made his first appearance in the 3–0 win over AD Olivereanse.

In April 2010, Rush announced he would be signing back with Real Maryland Monarchs under head coach Anthony Hudson.[10] For two consecutive seasons, Rush scored the seasons first goal for Real Maryland.[11]

In September 2010, Rush signed a yearlong contract with Ribeirão of the Portuguese Second Division.[12]

Personal

Rush is the Owner and founder of Pipeline International Soccer Academy, an American-based training academy for youths playing soccer.[13] Sean Rush and Santino Quaranta have started a non-profit premier soccer club in Baltimore, MD called Pipeline Soccer Club.[14] Rush holds an Irish passport, His great-grandfather, grandfather, and father all played the game at different levels.[15] He was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, with his older brother, William, and his younger sisters, Dani and Kelly. They all attended Dulaney High School in Timonium, Maryland.[16]

Career statistics

(correct as of 23 September 2008)

ClubSeasonLeagueCup[17] Play-offsTotal
AppsGoalsAssistsAppsGoalsAssistsAppsGoalsAssistsAppsGoalsAssists
Treviso2006000000000
Crystal Palace Baltimore200712110000001211
Osvaldo Cruz2008200000000000
Real Maryland Monarchs200916352 0 0 0 0 0 1813
Vila Meã2009/109011000001000
Real Maryland Monarchs201011102 0 0 0 0 0 000
Ribeirão2010-000000000000
Career total2006–2010821276000003824

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pro Sports Dream Delayed for Hope of Local Glory - Lutherville-Timonium, MD Patch . timonium.patch.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110715051652/http://timonium.patch.com/articles/international-soccer-pro-lends-expertise-to-alma-mater . 2011-07-15.
  2. Web site: - Espnfc . 2009-11-17 . 2012-10-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121024050632/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=322318&cc=5901 . dead .
  3. Web site: SeanRush.
  4. http://www.crystalpalaceusa.com/Club07JUL21.htm Match Report on Crystal Palace Baltimore's official website
  5. Web site: SeanRush.
  6. Web site: United Soccer Leagues (USL) . 2009-02-10 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090213083419/http://uslsoccer.com/home/305734.html . 2009-02-13 .
  7. Web site: United Soccer Leagues (USL) . usl2.uslsoccer.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090430151205/http://usl2.uslsoccer.com/home/325652.html . 2009-04-30.
  8. Web site: United Soccer Leagues (USL) . usl2.uslsoccer.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091102024200/http://usl2.uslsoccer.com/home/378447.html . 2009-11-02.
  9. Web site: United Soccer Leagues (USL) . usl2.uslsoccer.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091102024200/http://usl2.uslsoccer.com/home/378447.html . 2009-11-02.
  10. Web site: Real Maryland F.C. - A Pro USL Soccer Team.
  11. Web site: United Soccer Leagues (USL) . www.uslsoccer.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121010093401/http://www.uslsoccer.com/home/422940.html . 2012-10-10.
  12. Web site: Pro Sports Dream Delayed for Hope of Local Glory - Lutherville-Timonium, MD Patch . timonium.patch.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110715051652/http://timonium.patch.com/articles/international-soccer-pro-lends-expertise-to-alma-mater . 2011-07-15.
  13. Web site: NameBright - Coming Soon.
  14. http://pipelinesoccerclub.com/index.html
  15. Web site: Ex-Dulaney star Rush takes cue from Lalas, signs to play in Italy . 19 January 2005 .
  16. Web site: Ex-Dulaney star Rush takes cue from Lalas, signs to play in Italy . 19 January 2005 .
  17. Includes Lamar Hunt US Open Cup