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| DOB : 07/06/1987 |
Position : Defender |
| Height :
5-10
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Weight : 150 |
| Team : U.S. U-23 Men |
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Position: Defender
Height: 5-10
Weight: 150 lbs.
Born: July 6, 1987
Hometown: St. Augustine, Fla.
Club: Real Salt Lake (MLS)
A versatile player who is good with both feet, Sturgis can play on the outside flank, at center back or as a defensive midfielder. As smart defender who reads the game well, Sturgis can accurately play balls out of the back line that help jump start his team’s attack.
• Part of U.S. Soccer’s Under-17 Residency Program for two years.
• Was a first-round, 8th overall, pick in the 2006 MLS SuperDraft, taken by the L.A. Galaxy and was traded, along with teammate Robbie Findley, to Real Salt Lake in 2007.
• Appeared in fourteen MLS games total in 2007, playing five times with Real Salt Lake and eight times with the Los Angeles Galaxy.
U.S. National Teams: Under-20s: Was key part of defensive line during the 2007 Under-20 World Cup, starting all five games … Helped team advance to quarterfinals… Played every minute of the CONCACAF Qualifying Tournament in January 2007… Was injured early in the 2006 season … made one appearance, the USA’s 2-1 victory over Guatemala … Played in three games of the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship… Played in 14 matches in 2005, starting 12 … In 2004, was among the highest on the team with 13 games played for the U-20s at 17-years old … Scored first goal on a 20-yard shot in to the upper-left corner against Poland in a 2-2 draw at the Busan International Tournament … Under-17s: Joined the Under-17 Residency Program in August 2003 … Had 27 appearances with the team in 2003 and 2004 … Started seven internationals … Scored one goal against Brazil at the 2003 Nike Friendlies in a 2-1 loss.
Professional: 2007: Traded to Real Salt Lake in June 2007 along with Olympic Qualifying teammate Robbie Findley … Made five appearances with his new club in 2007 after making nine for the LA Galaxy before the trade … 2006: Drafted in the first round, 12th overall by the L.A. Galaxy in 2006… Started 15 games before a season-ending injury during his rookie campaign …
College: Played freshman and sophomore seasons at Clemson in 2004-05 … Named ACC Defensive Player of the Year as a sophomore. |
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