Nick Van Sicklen

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Nick Van Sicklen
Personal information
Date of birth 1 February 1983
Place of birth United States
Position(s) Midfielder, Winger, Forward
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2005 D.C. United 0 (0)
2006/2007 Canterbury United FC
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Nick Van Sicklen (born 1 February 1983 in the United States) is an American retired soccer player.

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Career

After an unsuccessful trial with Nurnberg in the German top flight, which an agent invited him to, Van Sicklen was drafted by MLS side D.C. United in 2005. [1] Despite this, Van Sicklen said initially that "playing professionally wasn't even on the radar" and that he "was satisfied playing Division I [college soccer]". [2] However, he only made two appearances for D.C. United, both in the CONCACAF Champions League, and eventually asked to be released. [3] Within half a year, he signed for Canterbury United in New Zealand amid interest from MLS clubs Houston Dynamo as well as New York Red Bulls. [3]

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