Steven Miller (soccer) explained

Steven Miller
Fullname:Steven Paul Miller
Birth Date:12 September 1989
Birth Place:Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Position:Defender, midfielder, forward
Collegeyears1:2007–2011
College1:Colgate Raiders
Years1:2008–2009
Clubs1:Ocean City Barons
Caps1:23
Goals1:8
Years2:2012
Clubs2:Michigan Bucks
Caps2:10
Goals2:1
Years3:2012–2013
Clubs3:Jammerbugt FC
Caps3:24
Goals3:3
Years4:2014
Clubs4:Wilmington Hammerheads
Caps4:26
Goals4:3
Years5:2015
Clubs5:Tulsa Roughnecks
Caps5:28
Goals5:3
Years6:2015
Clubs6:Carolina RailHawks (loan)
Caps6:5
Goals6:0
Years7:2016–2020
Clubs7:North Carolina FC
Caps7:127
Goals7:19
Totalcaps:243
Totalgoals:37
Club-Update:September 13, 2020

Steven Paul Miller (born September 12, 1989) is an American former professional soccer player who previously played for North Carolina FC.

Career

College and amateur

Miller played five years of college soccer at Colgate University between 2007 and 2011, including a redshirted year in 2009.[1] While at college, Miller also appeared for USL PDL club Ocean City Barons during their 2008 and 2009 seasons.[2]

Professional

Miller was drafted in the third round (39th overall) of the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft by Montreal Impact, but was not signed by the club.[3] He spent 2012 with USL PDL club Michigan Bucks,[4] before moving to Denmark to sign with Jammerbugt FC.

Miller signed with USL Pro club Wilmington Hammerheads on March 14, 2014.[5] Miller signed with new USL club Tulsa Roughnecks on March 11, 2015.[6]

On October 6, 2015, the Carolina RailHawks of the North American Soccer League announced that they had acquired Miller on loan from Tulsa for the remainder of the 2015 season.[7] Miller started 5 games for the RailHawks in 2015 and on December 7, 2015, the RailHawks signed him to a multiyear contract.[8] He appeared in 15 games for the RailHawks in 2016 and tallied 1 goal and 2 assists.

Miller is a regular guest on the popular podcast Raleigh City Sports. Miller announced on his most recent appearance that Raleigh City Sports is his official promotion/street team. Part of the partnership includes a web series with the working title "Weavin Around Raleigh" where Miller will explore different places in Raleigh.[9]

Miller announced his retirement from professional soccer on February 15, 2021.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Steven Miller | ASM | Associated Sports Management . 2014-04-07 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305232430/http://asmsoccer.com/players/steven-miller/2/ . March 5, 2016 . mdy-all .
  2. Web site: Archived copy . 2014-04-07 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140407111621/http://www.oceancityfc.com/docs/aboutoceancityfc/ocfc-all-time-player-stats.pdf . April 7, 2014 . mdy-all .
  3. Web site: Former Nor'easter Steven Miller Drafted by Montreal Impact - Ocean City FC . 2014-04-07 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140407111618/http://www.oceancityfc.com/oceancityfcpdl/592538.html . April 7, 2014 . mdy-all .
  4. http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2012/22344.html#STATS
  5. http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/scripts/runisa.dll?M2:gp::72013+Elements/Display+E+47116+News/Display/+22403+65672522+14464
  6. Web site: Roughnecks Add Striker and Midfielder - . 2015-03-11 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150314212056/http://www.tulsaroughnecksfc.com/latest-news/roughnecks-add-striker-and-midfielder . March 14, 2015 . mdy-all .
  7. Web site: RailHawks Acquire Defender Steven Miller on Loan | North Carolina FC . 2017-01-08 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170109183825/http://www.northcarolinafc.com/index.php?id=1190&newstitle=railhawks-acquire-defender-steven-miller-on-loan-&newsyear=2015&newsmonth=10&newsday=09 . January 9, 2017 . mdy-all .
  8. Web site: RailHawks Acquire Defender Steven Miller from USL's Tulsa Roughnecks Ahead of 2016 Season | North Carolina FC . 2017-01-08 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170109183828/http://www.northcarolinafc.com/index.php?id=1190&newstitle=railhawks-acquire-defender-steven-miller-from-usls-tulsa-roughnecks-ahead-of-2016-season-&newsyear=2015&newsmonth=12&newsday=07 . January 9, 2017 . mdy-all .
  9. Web site: Ep 35: NCFC's Steven Miller, Canes are BACK, Playoff Panthers. January 4, 2018. Raleighcitysports.com. January 11, 2018.
  10. Web site: Steven Miller Announces Retirement from Professional Soccer. February 15, 2021.