Sam Franklin (soccer)
| 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* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (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.
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]