Sean Suber
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | June 13, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2019 | Charlotte Independence | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2022 | Charlotte 49ers | 37 | (4) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023 | Huntsville City | 26 | (0) |
| 2024– | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 32 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 10, 2024 | |||
Sean Suber (born 13 June 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a full-back or center-back for USL Championship club Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.
Suber played for the Charlotte Independence academy, and also for Nashville SC.
Career
[edit]Youth and college
[edit]Suber is formerly of the Charlotte Independence academy. He then played in college for the Charlotte 49ers.[1] He won the Defensive Player of the Week on multiple occasions.[2] He scored his first goal in the 2021 season nine games in.[3] Suber helped Charlotte to an explosive 5–0 win over the Winthrop Eagles, putting in a good defensive performance while also scoring from the penalty spot. The same happened against Detroit Mercy Titans, scoring a penalty and playing good defensively.[4][5] Suber wore the captain's armband during his time with Charlotte.[6] Following a successful 2023 season, Suber was drafted during the 2023 MLS SuperDraft by Nashville SC.[7][8][9]
Professional
[edit]After being drafted by Nashville, he was listed as a player for the MLS Next Pro affiliate to Nashville, Huntsville City FC.[10] Suber made his debut in a 1–1 draw against Crown Legacy FC.[11] Suber did well in the final game of the season to provide an assist to Nebiyou Perry, though this game ended as a 2–2 draw with Chicago Fire FC II.[12]
Suber joined USL Championship team Pittsburgh Riverhounds on January 19, 2024, along with Pierre Cayet.[13][14] He made his debut against New Mexico United in the 1–0 loss.[15] Suber scored his first goal for the club in the 5-0 win over Oakland Roots, heading home a Bradley Sample cross.[16][17]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sean Suber - Men's Soccer". Charlotte Athletics. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Suber Earns Defensive Player of the Week Following Pair of Niner Clean Sheets". Charlotte Athletics. 2022-09-05. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Top Fifteen Matchup for C-USA Title". Charlotte Athletics. 2021-04-17. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Langan Breaks Wins Record, Niners Knock Off Detroit Mercy, 5-0, for Fourth Straight Dub". Charlotte Athletics. 2022-09-09. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Another Explosive Second Half Leads Charlotte Past Winthrop, 5-0". Charlotte Athletics. 2022-09-13. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Men's Soccer Central: #13 Charlotte vs. USF". Charlotte Athletics. 2022-10-24. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Suber, Lacey Taken in 2023 MLS SuperDraft". Charlotte Athletics. 2022-12-21. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Nashville SC Selects Six Players in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft, presented by adidas". Nashville SC. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Gallagher, Michael (2022-12-22). "What you need to know about NSC's SuperDraft selections". Nashville Post. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Wright, Ben (2023-03-21). "Huntsville City FC sign Sean Suber, Joey DeZart and Shaun Joash". Broadway Sports Media. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club earns victory in MLS NEXT Pro debut". WAAY 31 News. 2023-03-26. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Huntsville City FC ends inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season with 2-2 draw against Chicago Fire II". WAAY 31 News. 2023-09-24. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Krysinsky, John (2024-01-19). "Fort Highmark Reinforcements: Hounds add promising defenders Pierre Cayet and Sean Suber". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Two new defenders join Hounds for 2024". Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Krysinsky, John (2024-03-09). "FINAL: New Mexico United 1, Riverhounds 0". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Goodman, Mark Asher (2024-07-13). "High Five At Highmark as Riverhounds beat Oakland 5-0". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ "Riverhounds dominant in victory against Oakland Roots". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
External links
[edit]- Sean Suber at Soccerway
- Sean Suber at WorldFootball.net