Trevor Spangenberg Explained

Trevor Spangenberg
Fullname:Trevor Matthew Spangenberg
Birth Date:21 April 1991
Birth Place:Mesa, Arizona, United States
Currentclub:Birmingham Legion
Clubnumber:18
Position:Goalkeeper
Collegeyears1:2009–2013
College1:Missouri State Bears
Collegecaps1:38
Collegegoals1:0
Years1:2010
Clubs1:Laredo Heat
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2012–2013
Clubs2:Springfield Demize
Caps2:20
Goals2:0
Years3:2014
Clubs3:Chivas USA
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Years4:2015
Clubs4:New England Revolution
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2015
Clubs5:Richmond Kickers (loan)
Caps5:2
Goals5:0
Years6:2016–2017
Clubs6:Puerto Rico FC
Caps6:33
Goals6:0
Years7:2018
Clubs7:Richmond Kickers
Caps7:15
Goals7:0
Years8:2019–
Clubs8:Birmingham Legion
Caps8:27
Goals8:0
Club-Update:October 16, 2023

Trevor Matthew Spangenberg (born April 21, 1991) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Birmingham Legion.

Career

Early career

Spangenberg played five years of college soccer at Missouri State University between 2009 and 2013, including a red-shirted year in 2009.[1] While at college, Spangenberg appeared for USL PDL club Laredo Heat in 2010 and Springfield Demize in 2012 and 2013.[2]

Chivas USA

On March 9, 2014, Spangenberg signed with Major League Soccer club Chivas USA.[3]

New England Revolution

Following the dissolution of Chivas USA, Spangenberg signed with the New England Revolution ahead of the 2015 season. He was then sent on loan to the Richmond Kickers, a USL team who is partners with MLS club D.C. United.[4] Spangenberg was released by New England at the end of their 2015 season.[5]

Puerto Rico FC

Spangenberg became the second goalkeeper signed by NASL expansion club Puerto Rico FC on April 6, 2016.[6]

After 10 matches in the 2016 fall season Trevor Spangenberg was given the chance to start at goalie against the league leaders FC Edmonton on the road. He and the team was able to keep the game scoreless. After a spectacular performance against Miami FC the job was his to keep. The 25-year-old keeper had a goals allowed average of 1.2 and five shut outs in 12 starts.[7]

On January 23, 2017, Puerto Rico FC announced the return of five regulars from the 2016 starting XI. Spangenberg performances towards the end of the season led to his option being picked up by the club.[7] He was released at the end of the 2017 season.[8]

Richmond Kickers

On February 28, 2018, Spangenberg signed with USL side Richmond Kickers for the 2018 season.[9]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffs[10] Cup[11] Continental[12] Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Laredo Heat2010PDL201030
Springfield Demize2012PDL9090
2013110110
Total200000000200
Chivas USA2014MLS100010
New England Revolution2015MLS00000000
Richmond Kickers (loan)2015USL20000020
Puerto Rico FC2016NASL12050170
201721020230
Total330005020400
Richmond Kickers2018USL15030180
Birmingham Legion2019USL Championship50001060
Career total780109020900

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Trevor Spangenberg Bio - Missouri State University Official Athletic Site. missouristatebears.com. 2014-05-05.
  2. Web site: Trevor Spangenberg | SoccerStats.us. soccerstats.us. 2014-05-05.
  3. Web site: Chivas USA Sign Goalkeeper Trevor Spangenberg | Chivas USA ficha al arquero Trevor Spangenberg | Chivas USA. cdchivasusa.com. 2014-05-05. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140310033321/http://www.cdchivasusa.com/news/2014/03/chivas-usa-sign-goalkeeper-trevor-spangenberg. 2014-03-10.
  4. Web site: Revs sign goalkeeper Trevor Spangenberg. RevolutionSoccer.net.
  5. Web site: 2016 MLS Transactions. MLSSoccer.com.
  6. Web site: MLS EXPERIENCED PLAYER TREVOR SPANGENBERG AND SIDNEY RIVERA JOIN THE PUERTO RICO FOOTBALL CLUB. PuertoRicoFC.com. April 8, 2016.
  7. Web site: SPANGENBERG AND CORE DEFENDERS RETURN FOR 2017. Puerto Rico FC. January 23, 2017. November 18, 2017.
  8. Web site: Puerto Rico FC announces first off season roster moves. November 7, 2017. December 5, 2017.
  9. Web site: Kickers Sign Trevor Spangenberg. 28 February 2018.
  10. Appearance in the PDL Playoffs
  11. Includes the Copa Luis Villarejo and U.S. Open Cup
  12. All appearances in the Caribbean Club Championship