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Jim Rooney
Personal information
Date of birth (1968-09-09) September 9, 1968 (age 56)
Place of birth The Bronx, New York, United States
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Position(s) Midfielder / Striker
Team information
Current team
 Jacksonville Armada (assistant)
Youth career
1987–1988 Fordham University
1993 C.W. Post
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1994–1997 Long Island Rough Riders 44 (11)
1998–1999 MetroStars 29 (8)
1999–2001 Miami Fusion 67 (12)
2002 New England Revolution 20 (1)
2004 Long Island Rough Riders 09 (1)
Total 169 (33)
Managerial career
2011 Fort Lauderdale Strikers (assistant)
2012– United States U-17 (assistant)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jim Rooney (born September 9, 1968) is an American former professional soccer player who played as both a midfielder and a striker.[1] He is currently an assistant coach for the NASL Jacksonville Armada FC.

Early life

Jim Rooney was born in The Bronx, New York City.[1]

Playing career

College

Rooney played college soccer at Fordham University and C.W. Post. At C.W. Post, he played with the Pioneers. He set their record of most goals in a single season: 21. This record still stands today.[2]

Professional

Rooney began his professional career in 1994 with the Long Island Rough Riders. he later played in Major League Soccer for the MetroStars, the Miami Fusion and the New England Revolution, making a total of 116 appearances.[3] Rooney then returned to the Long Island Rough Riders in June 2004.[4][5]

Coaching career

Rooney was hired as assistant coach for Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League on February 4, 2011.[6] In February 2012, it was announced that Rooney would be joining the staff of Richie Williams and the United States men's national under-17 soccer team.

In January, 2016, Rooney was hired as Assistant Coach for the Jacksonville Armada FC of the North American Soccer League under Head Coach Tony Meola.

References

  1. ^ a b "Jim Rooney profile". Metro Fanatic. Retrieved July 24, 2009.
  2. ^ "What Ever Happened To: Jim Rooney". Major League Soccer. Retrieved April 6, 2011.
  3. ^ "All-Time MLS Player Register". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on February 7, 2009. Retrieved July 24, 2009. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Rough Riders add Rooney, Espinosa". United Soccer Leagues. June 24, 2004. Retrieved July 24, 2009.
  5. ^ Long Island Rough Riders All Time Stats
  6. ^ http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4149481
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