Paul Christensen

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Paul Christensen
Personal information
Date of birth (1996-04-15) April 15, 1996 (age 27)
Place of birth Woodinville, Washington, United States
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
2012–2014 Seattle Sounders FC
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2014–2017 Portland Pilots 72 (0)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2015–2017 Seattle Sounders FC U-23 21 (0)
2018–2019 Atlanta United 2 10 (0)
2018 → Atlanta United (loan) 1 (0)
2020–2022 Greenville Triumph 40 (0)
Managerial career
2020 North Greenville Crusaders (goalkeeping)
2021– Bob Jones Bruins (goalkeeping)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 17, 2022

Paul Christensen (born April 15, 1996) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a goalkeeper. He is currently the goalkeeping coach for the Bob Jones University men's soccer team.

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Career

College

Christensen played four years of college soccer at the University of Portland, where he made 72 appearances for the Pilots and kept 20 shutouts. Paul battled now Rs. senior GK and close friend Kienan Weekes in the goal while at Portland for 4 years. The Wall as some know him, otherwise known as El Jefe, was the turning point behind an impressive turnaround for the program. [1]

While at college, Chirstensen also played with Premier Development League side Seattle Sounders FC U-23. [2]

Professional career

On January 21, 2018, Christensen was selected 70th overall in 2018 MLS SuperDraft by Atlanta United FC. [3] He signed with their United Soccer League affiliate side Atlanta United 2 on February 18, 2018. [4] He made his professional debut on March 31, 2018 in a 2–2 draw against the Charlotte Independence. [5]

On May 4, 2018, Christensen signed a short-term deal to be included on the roster for Atlanta United's senior team after backup goalkeepers Alec Kann and Mitch Hildebrandt were injured. [6] He made his debut on May 9 against Sporting Kansas City, replacing Brad Guzan after he was sent off with a red card. [7]

Christensen announced his retirement on November 17, 2022. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ "Paul Christensen - 2017". Portland Pilots. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Paul Christensen". USL PDL. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  3. ↑ Johnson, Derek (February 6, 2018). "Paul Christensen drafted by Atlanta United FC". The Woodinville Weekly. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Atlanta United 2 signs three players". Atlanta United FC. February 18, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Charlotte Independence vs Atlanta United 2". uslsoccer.com. United Soccer League. March 31, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Atlanta United Signs Paul Christensen to Short-Term Agreement". Atlanta United FC. May 4, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  7. ↑ Roberson, Doug (May 9, 2018). "Atlanta United's unbeaten streak ends with loss to KC". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  8. ↑ Humphrey, K. "Triumph's Paul Christensen Announces Retirement". GreenvilleTriumph.com. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
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