Chris Cole (soccer)

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Chris Cole
Personal information
Full name Christopher Cole
Date of birth (1996-02-03) February 3, 1996 (age 27)
Place of birth Elizabethtown, North Carolina, United States
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Richmond Kickers
Number 3
Youth career
0000–2014 Eastside FC Premier
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2014 Lenoir–Rhyne Bears 5 (1)
2015 Bellevue College Bulldogs
2016–2018 Seattle Pacific Falcons 18 (1)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2019 Seattle Sounders FC U-23 0 (0)
2021– Richmond Kickers 42 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 18, 2023

Christopher Cole (born February 3, 1996) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for USL League One club Richmond Kickers.

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Career

Youth, college and amateur

Cole played as part of the Eastside FC Premier academy, [1] before heading to play college soccer at Lenoir–Rhyne University in 2014. [2] After his freshman season, he transferred to Bellevue College, [3] and then spent three years at Seattle Pacific University. [4]

In 2019, Cole also spent time with USL League Two side Seattle Sounders FC U-23. [5]

Professional

In March 2021, Cole was invited to trial with USL League One side Richmond Kickers during their pre-season. [6] He earned his first professional contract with the Kickers on April 29, 2021. [5] He made his debut on May 2, 2021, appearing as a 68th-minute substitute during a 2–1 loss to Fort Lauderdale CF. [7]

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References

  1. "Chris Cole Soccer Recruiting Profile". new.berecruited.com.
  2. "South Atlantic Conference". South Atlantic Conference.
  3. "Men's Soccer Wins First League Game Over Pierce :: Athletics Department @ Bellevue College". Bellevue College. September 14, 2015.
  4. "Chris Cole - Men's Soccer". SPU Athletics.
  5. 1 2 Communications, Richmond Kickers (April 29, 2021). "Kickers Sign Defender Chris Cole". Richmond Kickers.
  6. Wood, Patrick (March 15, 2021). "Kickers Invite Three Players into Preseason". Richmond Kickers.
  7. "Fort Lauderdale CF vs. Richmond Kickers - May 2, 2021 | USLLeagueOne.com". www.uslleagueone.com.