Roger Levesque
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Roger Levesque (born January 22, 1981) is an American former soccer player.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1981-01-22) January 22, 1981 (age 43) | ||
Place of birth | Portland, Maine, United States | ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder, Forward | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1999–2002 | Stanford Cardinal | 76 | (29) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2003–2005 | San Jose Earthquakes | 4 | (0) |
2003–2005 | → Seattle Sounders (loan) | 73 | (23) |
2006–2008 | Seattle Sounders | 71 | (11) |
2009–2012 | Seattle Sounders FC | 53 | (6) |
Total | 201 | (40) | |
International career | |||
2002 | United States U23 | 2 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
On January 28, 2010, he was ranked 19th in the USL First Division Top 25 of the Decade, which announced a list of the best and most influential players of the previous decade.[1] Levesque has become a Sounders fan favorite for his work rate, length of service with the club, his wit, and clever goal celebrations.[2] His last game was Wednesday, July 18, 2012, in an exhibition match against Chelsea F.C.[3]
After retiring from professional soccer, Levesque headed to the University of Washington's Foster School of Business to pursue a master's degree in business administration.[4]