Trevor Matthew Spangenberg (born April 21, 1991) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Birmingham Legion.

Trevor Spangenberg
Personal information
Full name Trevor Matthew Spangenberg
Date of birth (1991-04-21) April 21, 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth Mesa, Arizona, United States
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
Birmingham Legion
Number 18
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2013 Missouri State Bears 38 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010 Laredo Heat 2 (0)
2012–2013 Springfield Demize 20 (0)
2014 Chivas USA 1 (0)
2015 New England Revolution 0 (0)
2015Richmond Kickers (loan) 2 (0)
2016–2017 Puerto Rico FC 33 (0)
2018 Richmond Kickers 15 (0)
2019– Birmingham Legion 33 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 27, 2024

Career

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Early career

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Spangenberg played five years of college soccer at Missouri State University between 2009 and 2013, including a red-shirted year in 2009.[1] While at college, Spangenberg appeared for USL PDL club Laredo Heat in 2010 and Springfield Demize in 2012 and 2013.[2]

Chivas USA

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On March 9, 2014, Spangenberg signed with Major League Soccer club Chivas USA.[3]

New England Revolution

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Following the dissolution of Chivas USA, Spangenberg signed with the New England Revolution ahead of the 2015 season. He was then sent on loan to the Richmond Kickers, a USL team who is partners with MLS club D.C. United.[4] Spangenberg was released by New England at the end of their 2015 season.[5]

Puerto Rico FC

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Spangenberg became the second goalkeeper signed by NASL expansion club Puerto Rico FC on April 6, 2016.[6]

After 10 matches in the 2016 fall season Trevor Spangenberg was given the chance to start at goalie against the league leaders FC Edmonton on the road. He and the team was able to keep the game scoreless. After a spectacular performance against Miami FC the job was his to keep. The 25-year-old keeper had a goals allowed average of 1.2 and five shut outs in 12 starts.[7]

On January 23, 2017, Puerto Rico FC announced the return of five regulars from the 2016 starting XI. Spangenberg performances towards the end of the season led to his option being picked up by the club.[7] He was released at the end of the 2017 season.[8]

Richmond Kickers

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On February 28, 2018, Spangenberg signed with USL side Richmond Kickers for the 2018 season.[9]

Career statistics

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As of May 22, 2019[10][11][12]
Club Season League Playoffs[a] Cup[b] Continental[c] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Laredo Heat 2010 PDL 2 0 1 0 3 0
Springfield Demize 2012 PDL 9 0 9 0
2013 11 0 11 0
Total 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
Chivas USA 2014 MLS 1 0 0 0 1 0
New England Revolution 2015 MLS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Richmond Kickers (loan) 2015 USL 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Puerto Rico FC 2016 NASL 12 0 5 0 17 0
2017 21 0 2 0 23 0
Total 33 0 0 0 5 0 2 0 40 0
Richmond Kickers 2018 USL 15 0 3 0 18 0
Birmingham Legion 2019 USL Championship 5 0 0 0 1 0 6 0
Career total 78 0 1 0 9 0 2 0 90 0
  1. ^ Appearance in the PDL Playoffs
  2. ^ Includes the Copa Luis Villarejo and U.S. Open Cup
  3. ^ All appearances in the Caribbean Club Championship

References

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  1. ^ "Trevor Spangenberg Bio - Missouri State University Official Athletic Site". missouristatebears.com. Retrieved 2014-05-05.
  2. ^ "Trevor Spangenberg | SoccerStats.us". soccerstats.us. Retrieved 2014-05-05.
  3. ^ "Chivas USA Sign Goalkeeper Trevor Spangenberg | Chivas USA ficha al arquero Trevor Spangenberg | Chivas USA". cdchivasusa.com. Archived from the original on 2014-03-10. Retrieved 2014-05-05.
  4. ^ "Revs sign goalkeeper Trevor Spangenberg". RevolutionSoccer.net.
  5. ^ "2016 MLS Transactions". MLSSoccer.com. Archived from the original on 2015-12-10. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  6. ^ "MLS EXPERIENCED PLAYER TREVOR SPANGENBERG AND SIDNEY RIVERA JOIN THE PUERTO RICO FOOTBALL CLUB". PuertoRicoFC.com. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  7. ^ a b "SPANGENBERG AND CORE DEFENDERS RETURN FOR 2017". Puerto Rico FC. January 23, 2017. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
  8. ^ "Puerto Rico FC announces first off season roster moves". November 7, 2017. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
  9. ^ "Kickers Sign Trevor Spangenberg". 28 February 2018.
  10. ^ "Trevor Spangenberg at SoccerStats.us". SoccerStats.us. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
  11. ^ Trevor Spangenberg at Soccerway
  12. ^ Trevor Spangenberg at Major League Soccer
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