Mark Anderson (footballer)

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Mark Anderson
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Personal information
Full name Mark Anderson
Date of birth (1989-02-13) 13 February 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Durham, England
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Position(s) Attacking Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Spennymoor Town FC
Number 11
Youth career
1999–2005 Sunderland
2008–2011 Barry Buccaneers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010 Baton Rouge Capitals 11 (3)
2012–2014 Fort Lauderdale Strikers 65 (19)
2015–2016 Carolina RailHawks 11 (1)
2016– Spennymoor Town FC ? (?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 July 2015

Mark Anderson (born 13 February 1989) is an English footballer who currently plays for Spennymoor Town FC. [1]

College and Amateur Career

Barry University

Anderson played college soccer at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida. As a freshman, Anderson recorded 11 goals and 11 assists, leading the nation in assists per game. Among other honors, Anderson was named 2011 Daktronics DII National Soccer Player of the Year and 2011 Capital One Academic All-America of the Year for DII men's soccer.

Baton Rouge Capitals

After his sophomore season at Barry, Anderson joined PDL side Baton Rouge Capitals. Anderson helped the Capitals to a second-place finish in the Southeast Division and a run to the Semifinal round of playoffs.

Professional career

Fort Lauderdale Strikers

Anderson participated in the 2012 NASL Combine where he was picked up by the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Anderson was an integral part of the Strikers' unbeaten preseason, scoring three goals in the club's final three games. On 22 March 2012 the Strikers announced that Anderson had signed professional terms with the club.[2] He chose the number 20 jersey, last worn by Gerson Mayen.

Anderson made his professional debut with the Strikers in the first match of the season as a second half sub against FC Edmonton on 7 April 2012.[3] Anderson scored his first professional goal in the Strikers 3-3 draw against the Carolina RailHawks at WakeMed Soccer Park with top-corner shot from outside of the box.[4]

Since joining the Strikers, Anderson has scored several spectacular goals with both feet. Anderson scored from inside his own half in the third round of the U.S. Open Cup in a match against the San Jose Earthquakes. On 2 June, Anderson scored the winning goal from near the corner flag in a Florida Derby match against rivals Tampa Bay Rowdies.

On 30 July, Anderson recorded his first multiple goal game as a professional, scoring both goals in a 2-1 victory against the Carolina RailHawks.[5] The goals were Anderson's sixth and seventh in the last seven NASL matches.


Carolina RailHawks

Anderson sign with NASL club Carolina RailHawks on 21 January 2015.[6]

Spennymoor Town FC

Anderson signed for Spennymoor Town FC in his native country and County. In his first season helped them get promoted via the play-offs.

Career Statistics

Club

Statistics accurate as of 25 March 2013

Club Season League Cup Playoffs Total
Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists
Fort Lauderdale Strikers 2012 25 11 4 2 2 0 1 0 0 28 13 4
2013 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — — 0 0 0
Career total 25 11 4 2 2 0 1 0 0 28 13 4

References

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  6. ↑ http://www.nasl.com/article/uuid/19lvvehem42cu17cyayldwzb9w/railhawks-sign-anderson#.VMAVP0esV8E

External links

  • [1]
  • Goal from midfield [2]
  • Goal from corner flag [3]
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