Destan Norman (born December 5, 1998) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Northern Colorado Hailstorm in USL League One.

Destan Norman
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-12-05) December 5, 1998 (age 25)
Place of birth Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Northern Colorado Hailstorm
Number 16
Youth career
0000–2014 Arsenal Colorado
2014–2017 Real Colorado
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2021 Denver Pioneers 81 (3)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Northern Colorado Hailstorm 36 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 21, 2024

Career

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Youth

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Norman attended Fort Collins High School, playing on the team as a freshman, finishing as a Colorado State semi-finalist in 2013. Norman also played club soccer for Arsenal Colorado up to 2014, and USSDA side Real Colorado between 2014 and 2017. Norman was a State Cup semi-finalist with Arsenal Colorado in 2014.[1]

College

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In 2017, Norman attended the University of Denver to play college soccer. In four years with the Pioneers, Norman made 81 appearances, scoring three goals and tallying six assists. During his time at Denver, Norman was named Summit League Second Team in 2021, CoSIDA Academic All District in 2018, and also received academic all-league honors in four straight seasons.[1]

Professional

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Norman signed with USL League One expansion club Northern Colorado Hailstorm in April 2022.[2] He made his debut for Northern Colorado on April 6, 2021, starting in a 1–0 win after extra-time in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup against Colorado Springs Switchbacks.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Destan Norman - Men's Soccer". University of Denver Athletics.
  2. ^ "Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC signs Fort Collins native Destan Norman".
  3. ^ "Colorado Springs vs. Northern Colorado - 7 April 2022 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
  4. ^ "Jeopardy For First Batch of MLS' Big Boys: #USOC2022 Third Round Preview". www.ussoccer.com.
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