Colin Rolfe

American soccer player
Colin Rolfe
Personal information
Full name Colin Rolfe
Date of birth (1990-02-15) February 15, 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth Spokane, Washington, United States
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
2007–2008 Michigan Wolves
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2011 Louisville Cardinals 87 (33)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012 Houston Dynamo 0 (0)
2014–2015 Rochester Rhinos 51 (8)
2016 Real Monarchs 20 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 6, 2016

Colin Rolfe (born February 15, 1990, in Spokane, Washington) is an American soccer player.

Career

College and amateur

Rolfe attended Plymouth High School, where he played on the school soccer team for four seasons, earning All-State honors as a junior and senior.[1]

Rolfe played college soccer at the University of Louisville between 2008 and 2011. During his time at college, he helped the Cardinals win the 2010 Big East Conference Tournament. He was named the 2008 Big East Rookie of the Year, made first team All-Big East in 2009 and 2010, second team All-Big East in 2011, and was an NSCAA first team All American in 2009 and 2010. Rolfe was named a semifinalist for the Hermann Trophy in 2009 and 2010.[1][2]

Professional

Houston Dynamo

On January 12, 2012, Rolfe was drafted in the first round (No. 18 overall) of the 2012 MLS SuperDraft by the Houston Dynamo.[3] On May 29, Rolfe made his professional debut in a 1–0 loss to the San Antonio Scorpions in the U.S. Open Cup.[4]

On December 23, 2012, Rolfe was waived by Houston.[5]

Rochester Rhinos

Rolfe signed with Rochester Rhinos of USL Pro in March 2014.[6] He made his Rhinos debut on April 5 in a 3–1 loss to Orlando City. On May 28, Rolfe scored in the 119th minute to give Rochester a 2–1 win over Reading United in an Open Cup match. In the Rhinos next Open Cup match, Rolfe scored again to beat D.C. United 1–0. On June 26, Rolfe scored in his third straight Open Cup game, this time a 2–1 loss to the New England Revolution. He scored his first league goal for Rochester on July 11 in a 3–0 win against the FC Dallas Reserves.[7] Rolfe ended his first season in Rochester with 2 goals 2 assists in 25 games as the Rhinos qualified for the playoffs.[8] In their opening match of the playoffs, Rolfe came off the bench in a 2–1 loss to LA Galaxy II.[7] He also ended the season with 3 goals from 3 appearances in Open Cup play.[7]

On April 18, Rolfe scored his first goal of the 2015 season, giving the Rhinos a 1–0 win against Saint Louis FC. He scored 2 goals on September 19 as the Rhinos beat New York Red Bulls II 3–2.[7] Rolfe ended the regular season with 6 goals and 1 assist from 25 appearances, helping the Rhinos finish top of the Eastern Conference.[8] He played in all 3 of Rochester's playoff games as the Rhinos went on to win the 2015 USL Playoffs.[7]

Real Monarchs

On January 5, 2016, Rolfe signed with USL side Real Monarchs.[9][10] He made his Monarchs debut on March 26 in a 1–0 win over Saint Louis FC. In their next game, Rolfe scored in a 3–3 draw with LA Galaxy II.[7] He ended the season with just 1 goal from 20 appearances as the Monarchs finished 10th in the Western Conference, missing out on the playoffs.[8][11]

Career statistics

As of January 27, 2021[12][13][14]
Club Season League Open Cup Playoffs Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Houston Dynamo 2012 MLS 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Rochester Rhinos 2014 USL Pro 25 2 3 3 1 0 — 29 5
2015 USL 25 6 0 0 3 0 — 28 6
Rhinos Total 50 8 3 3 4 0 0 0 57 11
Real Monarchs 2016 USL 20 1 — — — 20 1
Career Total 70 9 4 3 4 0 0 0 78 12

Honors

Rochester Rhinos

  • USL Playoffs: 2015
  • USL Regular Season: 2015

Personal life

Born in Spokane, Washington, Rolfe grew up in Canton, Michigan.[1][15] His parents are Jay and Mary Rolfe.[1] Rolfe went to Plymouth High School where he played on the school soccer and ice hockey teams.[1][15] At the University of Louisville, Rolfe majored in communications.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Colin Rolfe - Men's Soccer". University of Louisville Athletics. Retrieved 2021-01-29.
  2. ^ "MSOC: 2016 Records Book (PDF)" (PDF). University of Louisville Athletics. Retrieved 2021-01-29.
  3. ^ "Four Louisville Players Selected in the 2012 MLS Super Draft". Louisville Cardinals. 12 January 2012. Archived from the original on 20 August 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
  4. ^ Lovell, Darrell (29 May 2012). "USOC: Dynamo upset 1-0 at San Antonio Scorpions". Major League Soccer. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
  5. ^ "Dynamo acquire forward Omar Cummings from Colorado Rapids". 22 December 2012.
  6. ^ "Rhinos add 6 guys, roster stands at 19 players".
  7. ^ a b c d e f "USA - Colin Rolfe - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". us.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2021-01-29.
  8. ^ a b c "Colin Rolfe Stats". FBref.com. Retrieved 2021-01-29.
  9. ^ "Monarchs Announce Signing of Brody, Rolfe - United Soccer League". Archived from the original on 2016-02-17. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  10. ^ Montgomery, Matt (2016-01-05). "Monarchs sign Andrew Brody, Colin Rolfe". RSL Soapbox. Retrieved 2021-01-29.
  11. ^ "2016 USL Stats". FBref.com. Retrieved 2021-01-29.
  12. ^ "Colin Rolfe". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on 2014-03-05. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  13. ^ "Colin Rolfe Stats". FBref.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  14. ^ "USA - Colin Rolfe - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". us.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  15. ^ a b "Colin Rolfe". Houston Dynamo. Archived from the original on 2021-02-03. Retrieved January 29, 2021.

External links

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