Anthony Stovall (born February 21, 1982) is a former professional American soccer player.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Anthony Maurice Stovall, II | ||
| Date of birth | February 21, 1982 | ||
| 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 | (0) |
| 2006 | Charlotte Eagles | 18 | (0) |
| 2008 | A.F.C. Tubize | ||
| 2008 | SG Sonnenhof Großaspach | ||
| 2007–2009 | Cleveland City Stars | 48 | (0) |
| 2011 | Rochester Rhinos | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 October 2009 | |||
Career
editCollege and amateur
editStovall 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
editStovall began his professional career in 2005 after the conclusion of 2005 PDL season signing a development contract with Chivas USA. He was signed after a standout performance in a reserve match against Chivas USA. He made several appearances before being released due to a shoulder injury.
The following year he joined the Charlotte Eagles of the USL Championship making several appearances. 2007, he made the move to the Cleveland City Stars of the USL First Division in 2007.[1] After spending two successful seasons in Cleveland, winning championship in 2008, he made the move to Europe. He went on trial with several clubs in Belgium and Germany, then returned to Cleveland for the 2009 USL season.
Missing the 2010 season to coach, he made a return to professional soccer the following season. April 12, 2011, Stovall signed a 21-day contract with Rochester Rhinos of the USL Pro league.[2]
Personal
editAnthony 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
edit- ^ Fan Favorite Anthony Stovall Returns To Cleveland Archived July 8, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Rhinos Sign Stovall and Banks". 12 April 2011.