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| name = Shawn Kuykendall |
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| fullname = Shawn Kuykendall |
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| birth_date = {{birth date|1982|2|21|mf=y}} |
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| birth_place = [[Fairfax, Virginia|Fairfax]], [[Virginia]] |
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| death_date = {{death date and age|2014|3|12|1982|2|21|mf=y}} |
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| death_place = [[Washington, D.C.]] |
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| height = {{height|ft=5|in=11}} |
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| position = [[Midfielder|Midfield]] |
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| youthyears1 = 1997–2000 |
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| youthclubs1 = [[BRYC Warhawks]] |
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| youthyears2 = 2001–2005 |
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| youthclubs2 = [[American Eagles men's soccer|American Eagles]] |
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| years1 = 2004 |
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| clubs1 = [[Cape Cod Crusaders]] |
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| years2 = 2005-2006 |
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| clubs2 = [[D.C. United]] |
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| caps2 = 2 |
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| years3 = 2006 |
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| clubs3 = [[New York Red Bulls]] |
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| goals3 = 0 |
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| pcupdate = 9 July 2006 |
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'''Shawn Kuykendall''' (February 21, 1982 – March 12, 2014) was an [[United States|American]] professional [[footballer|soccer]] player; he competed with [[D.C. United]] and the [[New York Red Bulls]] of [[Major League Soccer]]. |
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==Biography== |
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His parents are Kurt and Sherry Kuykendall. [[Kurt Kuykendall]] was inducted into the American University Athletics Hall of Fame in 1997, and was a 1973 All-American goalkeeper. Kurt played for the [[Washington Diplomats]] and the [[New York Cosmos (1971–1985)|New York Cosmos]] in the [[North American Soccer League (1968–1984)|NASL]]. Both parents attended [[American University]], in [[Washington D.C.]] |
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Other Kuykendalls have signed with American University. Shawn's brother, JP, played between 2004 and 2008. His other brother, Kris, graduated in 2003, and was co-captain of the 2002 team.<ref>{{cite news|title=Shawn Kuykendall, former D.C. United and American U. player, dies at 32|url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/12/shawn-kuykendall-former-dc-united-and-american-u-p/|accessdate=24 March 2014|newspaper=Washington Times|date=12 March 2014}}</ref> |
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In November of 2013, Kuykendall was diagnosed with an advanced and incurable form of [[thymus]] [[cancer]].<ref name="Washinton Post Article November 22 2013">{{cite news | url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/sports/wp/2013/11/22/i-need-god-more-than-ever/ | title=‘I need God more than ever’|newspaper=Washington Post | accessdate=23 November 2013}}</ref> He died on March 12, 2014.<ref name="USAToday FTW column March 12, 2014">{{cite news|last=Foss|first=Mike|title=A former MLS player lost his battle with cancer today, but he won so much more|url=http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/03/shawn-kuykendall-cancer-kuykenstrong-mike-foss/|accessdate=24 March 2014|newspaper=USA Today|date=12 March 2014}}</ref> |
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A non-profit organization supporting the fight against pediatric cancer called Kuykenstrong was formed in Kuykendall's memory following his death.<ref name="Kuykenstrong Mission Statement">{{cite news | url=https://kuykenstrong.com/about-2/ | title=‘Kuykenstrong About’|website=Kuykenstrong | accessdate=30 July 2016}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
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*Drafted by [[D.C. United]], in the 4th round – 48th overall – in the [[2005 MLS Supplemental Draft]]. Kuykendall played his first game on July 15, 2005.<ref>[http://web.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20050715&content_id=36769&vkey=news_dcu&fext=.jsp&team=dcu]</ref> |
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*In 2006, he and [[Dema Kovalenko]], were traded to the [[New York Red Bulls]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/mls/redbullny/2006-08-10-kovalenko-kuykendall_x.htm | work=USA Today | title=Red Bulls acquire Kovalenko, Kuykendall | date=August 10, 2006}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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* [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2003190741_digs11.html Seattle Times] |
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* [http://aueagles.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/030805aai.html AU Eagles] |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Kuykendall, Shawn}} |
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[[Category:1982 births]] |
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[[Category:American University alumni]] |
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[[Category:Cape Cod Crusaders players]] |
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[[Category:D.C. United players]] |
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[[Category:People from Fairfax, Virginia]] |
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[[Category:Premier Development League players]] |
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[[Category:Major League Soccer players]] |
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[[Category:Soccer players from Virginia]] |
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[[Category:American Eagles men's soccer players]] |
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[[Category:D.C. United draft picks]] |
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[[Category:2014 deaths]] |
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[[Category:Deaths from cancer in Virginia]] |
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[[Category:Deaths from thymus cancer]] |
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