Christian Volesky

Christian Volesky
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-09-15) 15 September 1992
Place of birth Henderson, Nevada, United States
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position Forward
Club information
Current team
 Rochester Rhinos
Number 9
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011 Denver Pioneers 15 (6)
2012–2014 SIU Edwardsville Cougars 58 (23)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014 FC Tucson 6 (3)
2015– Rochester Rhinos 50 (20)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of October 15, 2016

Christian Volesky (born September 15, 1992) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Rochester Rhinos.

Career

College & Youth

Volesky played four years of college soccer, spending one year at the University of Denver and three years at SIU Edwardsville.[1] While at college, Volesky appeared for USL PDL club FC Tucson during their 2014 season.[2] Volesky played four years at Foothill High School in Henderson, NV.

Professional

Volesky was named the 2015 MLS Combine Most Valuable Player after registering 2 goals in 3 games and finishing first in agility, 5-10-5, and second in the 30 meter dash.

On January 15, 2015, Volesky was selected 32nd overall in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by Portland Timbers.[3] However, he did not sign with the club.

Volesky joined USL club Rochester Rhinos on March 24, 2015.[4] Volesky helped lead the Rhinos to a 19 game unbeaten streak and the 2015 USL Championship. Volesky led the team in goals with 8 and points with 19, while also claiming 3 assists his rookie season.

References

  1. ↑ "Christian Volesky - SIUE". Siuecougars.com. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
  2. ↑ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Uslpdl.com. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
  3. ↑ "Portland Timbers take Christian Volesky, Kharlton Belmar with Nos. 32, 34 picks in MLS SuperDraft". OregonLive.com. 2015-01-15. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
  4. ↑ "Rhinos Sign Volesky, Silva - United Soccer League". Uslsoccer.com. 2015-03-24. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
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