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Revision as of 02:19, 15 April 2016

Worteh Sampson
Personal information
Date of birth (1981-06-25) 25 June 1981 (age 43)
Place of birth Monrovia, Liberia
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Detroit Waza
Number 9
Youth career
2001–2002 Schoolcraft College
2003–2004 Madonna University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006 Windsor Border Stars
2006–2008 Detroit Ignition (MISL)(indoor) 28 (18)
2008-09 Detroit Ignition (XSL) (indoor) ? (?)
2008– Charlotte Eagles 11
2010-11 Baltimore Blast (indoor) 14 (0)
2011- Detroit Waza (indoor) (8)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Worteh Sampson (born 25 June 1981 in Monrovia, Liberia) is a Liberian soccer forward who currently plays for the Detroit Waza of the Professional Arena Soccer League.

College

In 2001, Sampson received a scholarship to play at Schoolcraft College in Michigan, where he was an integral part of the programs success until 2002. Immediately following Schoolcraft, he received another 2-year grant to play at Madonna University in Michigan. There he encountered significant exposure for his record breaking achievements. He graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing.

Professional

Sampson began his career in 2006 with Windsor Border Stars of the Canadian Soccer League. He recorded his first goal for the club on September 9, 2006 in a match against London City.[1] He scored his second goal the following match against Caribean Selects.[2][3] He helped Windsor clinch a postseason berth by finishing third in the National Division. In the playoffs he recorded a goal in a 2-1 victory over Oakville Blue Devils.[4]In the second round of the postseason the club was eliminated from the competition after losing to Serbian White Eagles.[5]

The Detroit Ignition of Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) drafted Sampson in 2006. He played for the Ignition for three straight seasons, starting with 2006-07.[6] For the 2008-09 season, the team played in the Xtreme Soccer League.

In 2008, Sampson signed with the Charlotte Eagles of the USL Second Division.

Sampson played the 2010-11 MISL season for the Baltimore Blast, scoring 8 goals and 8 assists in 14 regular games.[7] In 2011, he moved to the Detroit Waza.

Career team achievements

  • 1st Place in Michigan with Schoolcraft College 2001.
  • Midwest Champions with Schoolcraft College 2001.
  • 6th Place in the National Division 1 (NJCAA) Final Tournament in Tyler, Texas with Schoolcraft College.
  • 2nd Place in Michigan with Schoolcraft College 2002.
  • Midwest Champions with Schoolcraft College 2002.
  • 3rd Place in the National Division 1 (NJCAA) Final Tournament in Tyler, Texas with Schoolcraft College.

Career personal achievements

  • 2003 NAIA (WHAC) player of the year with Madonna University
  • 2003 NAIA All Region and All All American
  • 2003 Madonna University Offensive Player of the year
  • 2003 Runner up Madonna University Athlete of the year
  • 2004 NAIA All Region and All American
  • 2004 Madonna University Player of the year

References

  1. ^ "September 9, 2006 CSL details of Saturday's games (from CSL website)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2016-04-15.
  2. ^ Glover, Robin. "September 13, 2006 CSL Caribbean Selects vs Windsor Border Stars (by Rocket Robin)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2016-04-15.
  3. ^ "September 13, 2006 CSL summary of Wednesday's games (from CSL website)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2016-04-15.
  4. ^ "October 1, 2006 CSL Quarterfinal results (from CSL website)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2016-04-15.
  5. ^ Glover, Robin. "October 7, 2006 CSL Semi-Final Serbian White Eagles vs Windsor Border Stars (by Rocket Robin)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2016-04-15.
  6. ^ "Worteh Sampson | SoccerStats.us". soccerstats.us. Retrieved 2016-04-15.
  7. ^ Sampson MISL III statistics page
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