Steve Kuntz Explained

Steve Kuntz
Fullname:Steven J. Kuntz
Birth Date:20 June 1970
Birth Place:St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:1988–1991
Youthclubs1:St. Louis Billikens
Years1:1993–1999
Clubs1:St. Louis Ambush (indoor)
Caps1:186
Goals1:161
Years2:1994
Clubs2:Milwaukee Rampage
Years3:1995
Clubs3:St. Louis Knights

Steve Kuntz is a retired American soccer player who played professionally in the National Professional Soccer League.

Youth

Kuntz was born and grew up in St. Louis. He played for Liebe SC, winning the National U-16 (Niotis Cup) championship in 1985.[1] He attended Saint Louis University, playing on the men's soccer team from 1988 to 1991. He was a 1991 Second Team All American.[2] Kuntz graduated in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in finance. In 1997, St. Louis inducted Kuntz into the Billiken's Athletic Hall of Fame.[3]

Professional

Kuntz began his professional career in 1993 with the St. Louis Ambush of the National Professional Soccer League.[4] He spent six seasons with the Ambush. In 1994, Kuntz spent the outdoor season with the Milwaukee Rampage of the USISL. In 1995, he played for the St. Louis Knights in the USISL Pro League.[5]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.soccertimes.com/facts/usa/youth_soccer.htm USA Youth Soccer National Champions (1935–1998)
  2. http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/stlo/sports/m-soccer/auto_pdf/84-104.pdf Billiken's soccer records
  3. http://www.slubillikens.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27200&ATCLID=205241776 Billiken Hall of Fame
  4. http://www.kenn.com/soccer/stats/npsl_stats19931994.txt NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE FINAL OFFICIAL REPORT -- 1993–1994
  5. http://www.socceramerica.com/article/15424/1995-usisl-awards.html 1995 USISL Awards