Justin Willis (soccer)

Justin Randolph Willis (born April 15, 1988, in Raleigh, North Carolina) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a right back and winger for the Carolina RailHawks in the North American Soccer League.

Justin Willis

Personal information
Full name	Justin Randolph Willis
Date of birth	(1988-04-15) April 15, 1988
Place of birth	Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Carolina RailHawks
Number	32
Youth career
2002–2006	Raleigh CASL Elite
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2006–2009	High Point Panthers	41	(3)
2011	NC State Wolfpack
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2009–2011	Carolina RailHawks U23	28	(5)
2012	Carolina RailHawks	24	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 10, 2012

Career

High school

Justin played varsity soccer all four years at Wakefield High School in North Carolina from 2002 to 2006, He scored a goal in his first-ever high school varsity match. He also went on to become a two-time All-Conference selection and team captain.

College and amateur

Willis started his college career at High Point University from 2006 to 2009, where he appeared in 41 games, scoring 3 goals and 10 assists. Willis was named as an All-Freshman Honorable mention in 2006. Willis was named the team captain in 2009 before suffering a broken ankle 4 games into the season. Willis was able to medical redshirt during the 2009 season before he went on to later transfer at the end of the season to North Carolina State University of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Willis led the NC State Wolfpack to a top-20 ranking in the 2011 season. Willis was named to the 2011 All-Tournament team at The Duke Invitational. Willis started and played in all 21 games for the Wolfpack at right back, where he had an assist in the game-winner over #4 Boston College.

Throughout his college career Willis played for both the Cary Clarets and their predecessor Cary RailHawks U23's in the USL Premier Development League. In 2011 Willis played a key role in helping the Carolina Railhawks u23s win the Regional and National Championship.

External links

• Carolina RailHawks bio