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Anthony Stovall, II
Personal information
Full name Anthony Maurice Stovall, II
Date of birth (1982-02-21) February 21, 1982 (age 42)
Place of birth New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2004 South Carolina Gamecocks
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003 Greenville Lions 12 (7)
2004 Lafayette Swamp Cats 12 (4)
2005 Southern California Seahorses 16 (7)
2005 Chivas USA 6 (3)
2006 Charlotte Eagles 18 (0)
2008 A.F.C. Tubize 7 (0)
2008 SG Sonnenhof Großaspach 9 (1)
2007–2009 Cleveland City Stars 48 (0)
2011 Rochester Rhinos 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 October 2009

Anthony Stovall (born February 21, 1982) is a former professional American soccer player.

Career

College and Amateur

Stovall grew up in Columbia, South Carolina, attended Ridge View High School, and played college soccer at the University of South Carolina.

During his college years he also played with both Greenville Lions and the Southern California Seahorses in the USL Premier Development League.

Professional

Stovall began his professional career in 2005 after the conclusion of 2005 PDL season signing a development contract with Chivas USA. He was signed after an standout performance in a reserve match against Chivas USA. He made appearances in 6 matches and was released due to a shoulder injury suffered in a reserve match.

He then joined the Charlotte Eagles of the USL Second division in 2006. The next season, he made the move to the Cleveland City Stars of the USL First Division in 2007.[1] After two successful seasons in Cleveland he made the move to Europe play with a few clubs. Belgian Pro League 1st Division Club A.F.C. Tubize and trials with German clubs SG Sonnenhof Großaspach and TSG Hoffenheim. After a short stint in Europe, he returned to Cleveland city stars for the 2009 season.

After missing the 2010 season to coach, he made the decision to play the 2011 season. After trialing with several teams, on April 12, 2011, Stovall signed a 21 day contract with Rochester Rhinos of the USL Pro league.[2] Before his contract end he announced his desire to continue coaching.

Personal

Anthony is married to Jennifer Stovall and they currently reside in Southwest Florida. Stovall has 4 kids, Natalie ( 2010), Kingston (2014), Roman (2016), London (2017).

References

  1. ^ Fan Favorite Anthony Stovall Returns To Cleveland Archived July 8, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Rhinos Sign Stovall and Banks". 12 April 2011.