Zach Wright
Zach Wright (born December 18, 1995) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Atlantic City FC in the NPSL.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | December 18, 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Smithville, Texas, U.S. | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Atlantic City FC | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2014 | Sporting Kansas City | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2017 | North Carolina Tar Heels | 79 | (15) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017 | Tobacco Road FC | 6 | (3) |
| 2018 | Rio Grande Valley FC | 9 | (0) |
| 2019 | FC Tucson | 22 | (1) |
| 2020– | Atlantic City FC | 0 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 21, 2019 | |||
Career
Youth and College
Wright played four years of college soccer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill between 2014 and 2017. During his time with the Tar Heels, Jones tallied 15 goals and 28 assists across 79 appearances.[1]
Wright also played for Premier Development League side Tobacco Road FC in 2017.[2]
Professional
On January 17, 2018, Wright signed a homegrown player contract with MLS side Sporting Kansas City.[3] However, he was waived by the club on February 27, 2018.[4]
Wright signed with United Soccer League side Rio Grande Valley FC on March 16, 2018.[5] He made his professional debut the same day in a 1–1 draw with Saint Louis FC.[6] Wright and Rio Grande Valley mutually parted ways on August 23, 2018.[7]
References
- "Zach Wright - Men's Soccer". University of North Carolina Athletics.
- https://www.uslpdl.com/roster_players/18261836
- https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/01/17/sporting-kansas-city-sign-unc-forward-zach-wright-homegrown-deal
- https://www.sportingkc.com/post/2018/02/27/sporting-kc-waives-defender-kevin-ellis-and-forward-zach-wright
- Communications, Dynamo (16 March 2018). "RGV FC Adds 13 Players to Roster Ahead of 2018 Season". Rio Grande Valley FC.
- https://www.uslsoccer.com/riograndevalleyfc-saintlouisfc-971218
- Communications, Toros (27 August 2018). "Rio Grande Valley FC and Three Players Mutually Agree to Terminate Contracts". Rio Grande Valley FC.