Sam Franklin (soccer)

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Sam Franklin
Personal information
Place of birth Arlington, Virginia, United States
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Position(s) Midfielder / Defender
Youth career
1994–1998 Virginia Cavaliers
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1999–2000 Boston Bulldogs 28 (4)
2001 Connecticut Wolves 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Sam Franklin is a retired American soccer player who spent his professional career in the USL A-League.

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Youth

In 1994, Franklin graduated from Yorktown High School where he was 1994 All-Met soccer player. [1] He attended the University of Virginia, playing on the men's soccer team from 1994 to 1998. [2]

Professional

On February 6, 1999, the Los Angeles Galaxy selected Franklin in the second round (twenty-fourth overall) of the 1999 MLS College Draft. [3] The Boston Bulldogs also selected Franklin in the USL A-League draft. [4] Franklin signed with the Bulldogs and spent two seasons in Boston. [5] [6] In 2001, he played for the Connecticut Wolves. [7]

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References

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  6. 2000 Boston Bulldogs
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