Scott Gordon (soccer): Difference between revisions

| currentclub = [[FortBoca LauderdaleRaton StrikersFootball Club]]

| clubnumber = 15

| youthclubs2clubs1 = [[Lynn University|LynnBaton FightingRouge KnightsCapitals]]

| clubs2caps1 = [[Fort Lauderdale Strikers]]14

| years4 = 2012–2012–2013

| clubs4 = [[Fort Lauderdale Strikers]]

| nationalyears1pcupdate = February 14, 2014

'''Scott Joseph Gordon''' (born April 6, 1988) is an American [[association football|soccer]] player who currently plays for [[Fort Lauderdale Strikers]] in the [[North American Soccer League]].

Gordon grew up in [[Boca Raton, Florida]], attended [[Spanish River High School]], and began his [[College soccer in the United States|college soccer]] career at [[Mercer University]], transferring to [[Lynn University]] prior to his sophomore year in 2007. After missing all of 2008 due to injury Gordon returned to the field for his junior season in 2009, appearing in 12 games and receiving an All-Sunshine State Conference Honorable Mention. He finished his college career with 28 games, logging five goals, four assists and 14 points. He was a two-time All-Sunshine State Conference honoree, and collected NSCAA All-South Region recognition honors as a senior.

During his college years Gordon also played for the [[Baton Rouge Capitals]] in the [[USL Premier Development League]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2010/6188317.html#STATS |title= United Soccer Leagues (USL)|website=www.uslsoccer.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110610083724/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2010/6188317.html |archive-date=June 10, 2011}}</ref> scoring one goal in 14 games and helping the Capitals to the PDL national playoff semi finals in 2010.

Gordon was drafted in the third round (53rd overall) of the [[2011 MLS SuperDraft]] by [[FC Dallas]],<ref>[http://www.lynnfightingknights.com/sports/soccer-men/news/scott-gordon-selected-by-fc-dallas-in-mls-draft Scott Gordon Selected by FC Dallas in MLS Superdraft] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725021646/http://www.lynnfightingknights.com/sports/soccer-men/news/scott-gordon-selected-by-fc-dallas-in-mls-draft |date=July 25, 2011 }}</ref><ref>[httphttps://www.espn.go.com/blog/dallas/soccer/post/_/id/10733/fc-dallas-lands-three-in-mls-superdraft FC Dallas lands three in MLS SuperDraft]</ref> after a standout performance in a friendly organized by Ft. Lauderdale Strikers scout Marcelo Castillo vs the United States U20 national team just days before the MLS SuperDraft, but was not offered a professional contract by the team.

Gordon subsequently signed with the [[Fort Lauderdale Strikers (2006–2016)|Fort Lauderdale Strikers]] of the [[North American Soccer League (2011)|North American Soccer League]] and made his professional debut—and scored his first professional goal—for the Strikers on April 29, 2011, in a 2-22–2 tie with the [[Puerto Rico Islanders]].<ref>[http://nasl.com/index.php?id=3&newsid=400 Strikers Remain Undefeated on the Road]</ref><ref>[http://www.strikers.com/index.php?id=111&newsid=426 Hometown Hero scores First Goal for Strikers]</ref>

On March 16, 2012, [[C.D. Chivas USA|Chivas USA]] signed Gordon from the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. He was an unused sub in the 1-0 loss against [[Vancouver Whitecaps FC]] on March 17.

Chivas USA waived Gordon on July 6, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4440821|title = Chivas USA Waive Defender Scott Gordon|date = July 6, 2012}}</ref>

==Career Statisticsstatistics==

| rowspan="3"| [[Fort Lauderdale Strikers (2006–2016)|Fort Lauderdale Strikers]]

* [http://www.mlssoccer.com/players/{{MLS|scott-gordon MLS player profile]}}

* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110118025706/http://www.lynnfightingknights.com/inside-athletics/people/Scott-Gordon Lynn profile]

[[Category:American men's soccer players]]

[[Category:USL PremierLeague Development LeagueTwo players]]

[[Category:North American Soccer League (2011–2017) players]]