_(cropped).jpg) Mueller playing for Charleston Battery in 2016 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Taylor Thomas Mueller | ||
| Date of birth | September 20, 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Kirkland, Washington, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
| 2007–2010 | Washington Huskies | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
| 2008 | Tacoma Tide | 10 | (0) |
| 2011 | Washington Crossfire | 9 | (0) |
| 2012–2019 | Charleston Battery | 203 | (8) |
| 2020–2021 | Tacoma Defiance | 41 | (1) |
| Total | 263 | (9) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 8, 2021 | |||
Taylor Thomas Mueller (born September 20, 1988 in Kirkland, Washington) is an American former professional soccer player.
Career
Mueller played college soccer at the University of Washington between 2007 and 2010, where he made 72 appearances and scored 2 goals. During his time at Washington, Mueller was named UW's Defensive MVP, Second-Team NSCAA All-Far West Region, Second-Team All-Pac-10 in 2010, Third-Team NSCAA All-Far West Region, Second-Team All-Pac-10 in 2010 and was Second-team All-Pac-10 honoree in 2009. [1]
During his time at Washington, Mueller also played with Tacoma Tide in the USL Premier Development League in 2008. [2]
Mueller was drafted 38th overall in the 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft by Portland Timbers, but was not signed by the club. [3]
During 2011, Mueller played with USL Premier Development League club Washington Crossfire, where he made 9 league appearances. [4]
Mueller signed with USL Professional Division club Charleston Battery in March, 2012. [5] He made his professional debut on April 7, coming on as a 75th-minute substitute in a 2–1 victory over Richmond Kickers.
On November 9, 2021, Mueller announced his retirement from playing professional soccer. [6]
References
- ^ "Player Bio: Taylor Mueller - University of Washington Official Athletic Site". Gohuskies.com. Archived from the original on April 3, 2012. Retrieved April 12, 2012.
- ^ "Tacoma Tide - Premier Development League". uslsoccer.com. United Soccer League. Archived from the original on October 11, 2012. Retrieved April 12, 2012.
- ^ Mayers, Joshua (January 20, 2011). "Sounders | Local soccer players Sean Morris, Taylor Mueller will get a chance in MLS | Seattle Times Newspaper". Seattletimes.nwsource.com. Retrieved April 12, 2012.
- ^ "Washington Crossfire - Premier Development League". uslsoccer.com. United Soccer League. Archived from the original on October 11, 2012. Retrieved April 12, 2012.
- ^ "Charleston Battery". Charleston Battery. Archived from the original on April 21, 2012. Retrieved April 12, 2012.
- ^ USLChampionship com Staff (November 9, 2021). "Championship's All-Time Minutes Leader Taylor Mueller Announces Retirement". USL Championship.
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