Vadim Tolstolutsky Explained

Vadim Tolstolutsky
Fullname:Vadim Viktorovich Tolstolutsky
Birth Place:Kyrgyzstan
Position:Midfielder
College1:Seattle Pacific Falcons
Years1:2001–2002
Clubs1:Portland Timbers
Caps1:24
Goals1:3
Nationalteam1:Kyrgyzstan U15[1]

Vadim Viktorovich Tolstolutsky (born in Kyrgyzstan) is a Kyrgyzstani retired footballer.

Career

In 1994, Tolstolutsky parents moved to the United States so that he would have a better chance of playing in college and professionally, settling in Vancouver, Washington.[1] He graduated from Fort Vancouver High School in 1997 and later played for Seattle Pacific University.[2]

In 2001, he was American third division side Portland Timbers's first draft pick. Of Tolstolutsky, then coach Bobby Howe said he probably would not make had he stayed in Kyrgyzstan, because of former Soviet states' tendency to select certain players for development before age 22.[1]

He has been coaching youth teams in Washington state since 2003.[3] [4] [5]

Personal life

He married Paige Laurel Switzer in 2004.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://archive.today/20200715062049/http://soccercityusa.pdxcite.net/timbers/news040601.htm Rookie relishes life in the pros
  2. News: Switzer -- Tolstolutsky. Kitsap Sun. 9 May 2004. November 15, 2020.
  3. Web site: Vadim Tolstolutsky. Slammers FC. November 15, 2020.
  4. News: Northwest Nationals '96 Red wins U-13 girls soccer national championship. The Seattle Times. 28 July 2010. November 15, 2020.
  5. News: SoCal tops NorCal in ECNL San Diego. Top Drawer Soccer. Diane. Scavuzzo. 13 April 2014. November 15, 2020.