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Eric Eichmann: A Soccer Journey

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Personal Information

Date of Birth

May 7, 1965 (age 60)

Place of Birth

Margate, Florida, United States

Height

5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)

Position

Forward

College Career

Clemson University

Eichmann played college soccer at Clemson University, competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). His collegiate career was marked by significant achievements:

  • Earned All-ACC honors during his freshman year.
  • Was part of the team that won the NCAA national championship in 1984.
  • Set a school record for assists (19) as a junior, helping his team to the ACC championship.
  • Received First-Team All-American honors in his senior year.

Amateur Play

In 1986, alongside his collegiate commitments, Eichmann also played for Atlanta Datagraphic, a prominent amateur club at the time.

Professional Career

European Stint

Following his college career, Eichmann played one season with Werder Bremen II, a third-division team in Germany.

Domestic Leagues

He returned to the United States to play with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers in the ASL/APSL from 1988 to 1993, contributing to their 1989 APSL Championship victory.

Indoor Soccer

Eichmann transitioned to indoor soccer, playing for several teams:

  • Wichita Wings (NPSL): 1992
  • Washington Warthogs (CISL): 1993–1994
  • St. Louis Ambush (NPSL): 1994–1996, winning the league championship in 1995.

Major League Soccer

In 1996, Eichmann was selected by the Kansas City Wizards (then known as the Kansas City Wiz) in the fourth round of the MLS Inaugural Player Draft. He played one season with the team before retiring from full-time professional play.

International Career

Senior National Team

Eichmann represented the United States national soccer team, earning 29 caps and scoring 4 goals between 1986 and 1993. He was a participant in key international events:

  • Member of the U.S. Olympic soccer team at the 1988 Summer Olympics.
  • Part of the U.S. squad for the 1990 FIFA World Cup.

Futsal Representation

Beyond traditional soccer, Eichmann also had a notable career in futsal:

  • Earned seventeen caps for the U.S. national futsal team from 1986 to 1992.
  • Played on the U.S. teams that achieved third place at the 1989 FIFA Futsal World Championship and second place at the 1992 championship.
  • Concluded his futsal career with seven goals.

Coaching Career

Assistant Coach

After retiring as a player, Eichmann transitioned into coaching, serving as an assistant coach for the Miami Fusion of Major League Soccer from 2000 to 2002.

Youth Development

He currently holds the position of Director of Coaching and Player Development for the South Florida Football Academy, a youth academy affiliated with MLS Next.

References

Source Information

  • ST. THOMAS MAKES IT THREE IN A ROW, Miami Herald Tuesday, June 7, 1983
  • Datagraphic still the big name in amateur soccer, The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution Thursday, June 26, 1986
  • 1989 APSL Stats
  • 1991 APSL Stats
  • 1992 APSL Stats
  • MLS stats. Archived from the original on May 4, 2007. Retrieved April 8, 2007.
  • USSF futsal stats Archived September 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  • Club bio. Archived from the original on March 14, 2007. Retrieved April 8, 2007.

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References

References

  1.  "Datagraphic still the big name in amateur soccer" The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution Thursday, June 26, 1986
  2.  1989 APSL Stats
  3.  1991 APSL Stats
  4.  1992 APSL Stats
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