Alex Shinsky
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joseph Alexander Shinsky | ||
| Date of birth | April 2, 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | York, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| SuperNova FC | |||
| 2008–2009 | IMG Academy | ||
| 2009–2011 | Baltimore Bays Chelsea | ||
| 2011–2014 | Maryland Terrapins | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013 | Baltimore Bohemians | 4 | (0) |
| 2015 | Arizona United | 7 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2008–2009 | United States U17 | 14 | (2) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2017–2018 | Army Black Knights (volunteer assistant) | ||
| 2018–2019 | Army Black Knights (assistant) | ||
| 2019– | Temple Owls (assistant) | ||
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of March 5, 2021 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of April 23, 2015 | |||
Joseph Alexander Shinsky (born April 2, 1993) is an American former soccer player who is currently an assistant coach for the Temple Owls.
Career
[edit]Early
[edit]During his high school years Shinsky was a part of the U.S. U-17 National Team, while competing with them he scored a goal in the FIFA World Cup in Malawi.[1]
Shinsky played club soccer for SuperNova FC and coach Niki Nikolic.
Shinsky was ranked as one of the top recruits in the nation.[2]
College
[edit]Shinsky began his college soccer career at the University of Maryland. In 2011, he made 11 appearances and recorded two assists. In his second season with the Terrapins in 2012, he appeared in 19 games and again registered two assists while helping the Terps become the ACC Champions. In 2013, he appeared in 16 games and scored his first collegiate goal in a 2–1 win in the NCAA tournament quarterfinal match against California to help get Maryland to the College Cup.[3] In 2014, he made 10 appearances, captained the team and notched two goals and two assists.[4]
Professional
[edit]Shinsky was drafted in the fourth round (68th overall) of the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by the Chicago Fire.[5][6] However, he was not signed by the club.
Shinsky later joined USL Pro club Arizona United.[7]
Coaching
[edit]Shinsky spent two years working with the Army Black Knights men's soccer team before joining the staff of the Temple Owls.[8]
Honors
[edit]Maryland Terrapins
[edit]- ACC Conference Champions (2): 2012, 2013
- Big Ten Conference Champions (1): 2014
References
[edit]- ^ Heiser, Steve. "West York grad Shinsky drafted by Chicago in fourth round of MLS SuperDraft". York Dispatch. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ^ Bosch, H. Jose. "Arizona United SC: Getting to know your Midfielders". SB NATION. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ^ Popper, Daniel. "Shinsky scores first career goal for men's soccer in Saturday's win". The Diamondback. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ^ "Alex Shinsky Bio". UMTerps.com. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ^ McCarthy, Jack. "Fire pick Maryland midfielder in SuperDraft". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ^ "Chicago Fire Select Alex Shinsky in MLS SuperDraft". Chicago Fire Soccer Club. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ^ "United Signs Vickers, Shinsky". USL Soccer. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ^ "Alex Shinsky - Men's Soccer Coach". OwlSports.com. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- 1993 births
- Living people
- American men's soccer players
- Maryland Terrapins men's soccer players
- Baltimore Bohemians players
- Phoenix Rising FC players
- Men's association football midfielders
- Soccer players from Pennsylvania
- Chicago Fire FC draft picks
- USL League Two players
- USL Championship players
- United States men's youth international soccer players
- Army Black Knights men's soccer coaches
- Temple Owls men's soccer coaches
- Sportspeople from York, Pennsylvania
- 21st-century American sportsmen