Sean Suber (born 13 June 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a full-back or center-back for USL Championship club Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | June 13, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2019 | Charlotte Independence academy | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2022 | Charlotte 49ers | 37 | (4) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023 | Huntsville City | 26 | (0) |
| 2024– | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2023 | |||
Suber played for the Charlotte Independence academy, and also for Nashville SC.
Career
editYouth and college
editSuber is formerly of the Charlotte Independence academy. He then played in college for the Charlotte 49ers.[1] He notably won the Defensive Player of the Week on multiple occasions.[2] He scored his first goal in the 2021 season 9 games in.[3] Suber helped Charlotte to an explosive 5–0 win over the Winthrop Eagles, putting in a good defensive performance while also scoring from the penalty spot. The same happened against Detroit Mercy Titans, scoring a penalty and playing good defensively.[4][5] Suber wore the captain's armband during his time with Charlotte.[6] Following a successful 2023 season, Suber was drafted during the 2023 MLS SuperDraft by Nashville SC.[7][8][9]
Professional
editAfter being drafted by Nashville, he was listed as a player for the MLS Next Pro affiliate to Nashville, Huntsville City FC.[10] Suber made his debut in the match against Crown Legacy FC which ended in a 1–1 draw.[11] Suber did well in the final game of the season to provide an assist to Nebiyou Perry, though this game ended as a 2–2 draw with Chicago Fire FC II.[12]
Suber joined USL Championship team Pittsburgh Riverhounds on January 19, 2024, along with Pierre Cayet.[13][14] He made his debut against New Mexico United in the 1–0 loss.[15]
References
edit- ^ "Sean Suber - Men's Soccer". Charlotte Athletics. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Suber Earns Defensive Player of the Week Following Pair of Niner Clean Sheets". Charlotte Athletics. 2022-09-05. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Top Fifteen Matchup for C-USA Title". Charlotte Athletics. 2021-04-17. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Langan Breaks Wins Record, Niners Knock Off Detroit Mercy, 5-0, for Fourth Straight Dub". Charlotte Athletics. 2022-09-09. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Another Explosive Second Half Leads Charlotte Past Winthrop, 5-0". Charlotte Athletics. 2022-09-13. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Men's Soccer Central: #13 Charlotte vs. USF". Charlotte Athletics. 2022-10-24. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Suber, Lacey Taken in 2023 MLS SuperDraft". Charlotte Athletics. 2022-12-21. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ SC, Nashville. "Nashville SC Selects Six Players in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft, presented by adidas". Nashville SC. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Gallagher, Michael (2022-12-22). "What you need to know about NSC's SuperDraft selections". Nashville Post. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Wright, Ben (2023-03-21). "Huntsville City FC sign Sean Suber, Joey DeZart and Shaun Joash". Broadway Sports Media. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ FC, Huntsville City (2023-03-26). "Huntsville City Football Club earns victory in MLS NEXT Pro debut". WAAY 31 News. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ FC, Huntsville City (2023-09-24). "Huntsville City FC ends inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season with 2-2 draw against Chicago Fire II". WAAY 31 News. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Krysinsky, John (2024-01-19). "Fort Highmark Reinforcements: Hounds add promising defenders Pierre Cayet and Sean Suber". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Two new defenders join Hounds for 2024". Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Krysinsky, John (2024-03-09). "FINAL: New Mexico United 1, Riverhounds 0". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved 2024-06-11.