Vince Cicciarelli | |
Fullname: | Vincent Dominic Cicciarelli |
Birth Date: | 23 February 1993 |
Birth Place: | Peoria, Illinois, United States |
Height: | 1.86m (06.1feet) |
Position: | Attacking midfielder, Forward |
Youthyears1: | 2011–2014 |
Youthclubs1: | Notre Dame Fighting Irish |
Youthyears2: | 2015 |
Youthclubs2: | Saint Louis Billikens |
Years1: | 2015 |
Clubs1: | Des Moines Menace |
Caps1: | 8 |
Goals1: | 5 |
Years2: | 2016 |
Clubs2: | Saint Louis FC |
Caps2: | 23 |
Goals2: | 5 |
Club-Update: | October 10, 2016 |
Vincent "Vince" Dominic Cicciarelli (born February 23, 1993) is an American former soccer player.
Cicciarelli played college soccer at the University of Notre Dame between 2012 and 2015 (red-shirting his freshman season in 2011),[1] upon graduation in May 2015, he transferred to Saint Louis University for his fifth year of NCAA eligibility to pursue his MBA.[2]
Cicciarelli also played for Premier Development League side Des Moines Menace in 2015, appearing in 8 games and scoring 5 goals.[3]
Cicciarelli was selected in the third round (60th overall) of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft by the Columbus Crew.[4] Released by the Crew during training camp without a contract,[5] he then signed with USL side Saint Louis FC on March 3, 2016.[6]
Cicciarelli made his debut with the club on March 30, appearing as a substitute in a match against LA Galaxy II.[7] Three days later, again entering as a substitute during a match against the Orange County Blues, he registered his first professional goals, scoring twice in the second half;[8] he was named the USL Player of the Week for his performance,[9] becoming the first Saint Louis FC player to win the award.[10] The following week, Cicciarelli scored in a 2–2 draw against Oklahoma City Energy, and was again named to the USL Team of the Week.[11]