Vadim Tolstolutsky
Vadim Viktorovich Tolstolutsky (born in Kyrgyzstan) is a Kyrgyzstani retired footballer.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Vadim Viktorovich Tolstolutsky | ||
Place of birth | Kyrgyzstan | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Seattle Pacific Falcons | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2001–2002 | Portland Timbers | 24 | (3) |
National team | |||
Kyrgyzstan U15[1] | |||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Career
In 1994, Tolstolutsky parents moved to the United States so that he would have a better chance of playing in college and professionally, settling in Vancouver, Washington.[1] He graduated from Fort Vancouver High School in 1997 and later played for Seattle Pacific University.[2]
In 2001, he was American third division side Portland Timbers's first draft pick. Of Tolstolutsky, then coach Bobby Howe said he probably would not make had he stayed in Kyrgyzstan, because of former Soviet states' tendency to select certain players for development before age 22.[1]
He has been coaching youth teams in Washington state since 2003.[3][4][5]
Personal life
He married Paige Laurel Switzer in 2004.[2]
References
- Rookie relishes life in the pros soccercityusa.pdxcite.net (Archived)
- "Switzer -- Tolstolutsky". Kitsap Sun. 9 May 2004. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
- "Vadim Tolstolutsky". Slammers FC. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
- "Northwest Nationals '96 Red wins U-13 girls soccer national championship". The Seattle Times. 28 July 2010. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
- Scavuzzo, Diane (13 April 2014). "SoCal tops NorCal in ECNL San Diego". Top Drawer Soccer. Retrieved November 15, 2020.