Tom Wurdack Explained

Tom Wurdack
Full Name:Thomas Wurdack
Birth Place:St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in
Position:Defender
Collegeyears1:1987–1988
College1:UCF Knights
Years1:1989–1990
Clubs1:Orlando Lions
Years2:1992–1994
Clubs2:Orlando Lions
Years3:1995–1996
Clubs3:Atlanta Ruckus
Years4:1997
Clubs4:Orlando Sundogs
Caps4:17
Goals4:2

Thomas Wurdack (born February 24, 1967) is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the American Professional Soccer League and USISL.

In 1987 and 1988, Wurdack played collegiate soccer with the University of Central Florida.[1] In 1989, Wurdack turned professional with the Orlando Lions in the American Soccer League.[2] In 1992 and 1993, he played for the second Orlando Lions in the USISL.[3] In 1995, Wurdack played for the Atlanta Ruckus when it went to the A-League final.[4] He then began the 1996 season with the Ruckus before being traded to the Rochester Rhinos. He refused to move to Rochester and sat out the rest of the season.[5] In November 1996, Wurdack signed with the Orlando Sundogs, playing for them in 1997.[6]

Notes and References

  1. http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ucf/sports/m-soccer/auto_pdf/all_time.pdf USF All Time Lettermen
  2. http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1989-05-28/sports/8905280263_1_lions-lenert-washington Diplomats Hand Lions 1st Loss
  3. http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1993-07-03/sports/9307030695_1_wurdack-chattanooga-orlando Lions Overcome Weather and Railroaders
  4. http://a-leaguearchive.tripod.com/1995/results95.htm 1995 A-League Results
  5. https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/rec.sport.soccer/wwYppjlAkfw A-League Press Release: AUGUST 13, 1996
  6. In 1998 while playing for the Orlando Sundogs, he incurred a career ending injury and was forced to retire.Sundogs Soccer Is Here