Thomas Hunter | |
Birth Date: | 7 June 1988 |
Birth Place: | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States[1] |
Position: | Goalkeeper |
Clubnumber: | 12 |
Youthyears1: | 2006–2009 |
Youthclubs1: | Wofford Terriers |
Years1: | 2010–2013 |
Clubs1: | Chattanooga FC |
Years2: | 2014– |
Clubs2: | Atlanta Silverbacks |
Caps2: | 1 |
Goals2: | 0 |
Club-Update: | July 2, 2014 |
Thomas Hunter (born June 7, 1988) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for the Atlanta Silverbacks in the North American Soccer League.
Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hunter started his youth career attending various camps in England, Denmark, Sweden, and the United States.[1] He then joined the Wofford College Terriers in 2006. He played there till 2009.[1] After college Hunter joined National Premier Soccer League side Chattanooga FC where he played for four seasons.[2] While with Chattanooga, Hunter was named to the 2011 NPSL All-Star Team and led his team to the NPSL finals in 2012.[2]
On May 1, 2014, after an injury to Derby Carrillo, it was announced that Hunter had signed for the Atlanta Silverbacks of the North American Soccer League.[2] He made his professional debut for the side on June 7, 2014, against Indy Eleven. Hunter came on as a 32nd-minute substitute for Eric Ati and conceded two penalties as the game ended in a 3–3 draw.[3]