Christopher Banks (born December 6, 1987, in Concord, New Hampshire) is an American former soccer player.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Christopher Banks | ||
| Date of birth | December 6, 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Westborough, Massachusetts, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2009 | New Hampshire Wildcats | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009 | New Hampshire Phantoms | 11 | (5) |
| 2010 | GPS Portland Phoenix | 11 | (9) |
| 2011 | Wilmington Hammerheads | 20 | (7) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 29, 2013 | |||
Early life
editBanks grew up in Westborough, Massachusetts, where he contributed to the school's soccer team becoming state champions in 2003. He also played on Varsity Basketball.
Career
editCollege and amateur
editBanks played his college soccer at the University of New Hampshire, where during his time there was named the America East Striker and Rookie of the Year during his Freshman year. In 2006, was named to the All-Northeast Region and to the All-New England second teams, was fourth on UNH's all-time goals list with 23, seventh on UNH's all-time points list with 46 and was selected as a member of the America East Academic Honor Roll in both 2006 & 2008.[1]
During his college career, Banks played with USL Premier Development League club New Hampshire Phantoms during their 2009 season.[2] After leaving college, he also played one season for GPS Portland Phoenix during their 2010 season in the USL PDL, netting 9 goals in 11 appearances.[3]
Professional
editBanks signed his first professional contract in February 2011, joining USL Pro club Wilmington Hammerheads,[4] and made his professional debut on April 29, 2011, in a 3–2 win over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.[5] He scored his first two professional goals on May 14, 2011, in a 3–1 win over F.C. New York.[6]
References
edit- ^ "UNHWildcats.com -- University of New Hampshire Official Athletics Website:Chris Banks". Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2011-02-28.
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2011-02-28.
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on 2014-10-20. Retrieved 2011-02-28.
- ^ "Hammerheads Announce 1st Signings - Wilmington Hammerheads". Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
- ^ http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/scripts/runisa.dll?M2:gp::72013+Elements/Display+E+47107+Stats/+2175607[permanent dead link]
- ^ http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/scripts/runisa.dll?M2:gp::72013+Elements/Display+E+47107+Stats/+2175627[permanent dead link]