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Leitch was drafted by [[Columbus Crew]] in the fourth round of the [[2002 MLS SuperDraft]], but only played 13 games for his hometown team in his first professional season.
Leitch was drafted by [[Columbus Crew]] in the fourth round of the [[2002 MLS SuperDraft]], but only played 13 games for his hometown team in his first professional season.


Leitch was traded to the [[MetroStars]] with Jeff Matteo for [[Ross Paule]] prior to the 2003 season.<ref>http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/mls/crew/2003-03-13-paule_x.htm</ref> He became a regular in the Metro lineup late in the year, playing in 15 games. He then became an automatic starter in 2004, playing every minute of all but a single game. Originally a right back, Leitch acquitted himself well on the left flank when the Metros needed help at that position. He switched back to the right flank in 2005. Despite being named the team's Defender of the Year, he was waived by the club in the offseason and then came back to Columbus. He appeared in 24 matches in the 2006 season for his hometown club.
Leitch was traded to the [[MetroStars]] with Jeff Matteo for [[Ross Paule]] prior to the 2003 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/mls/crew/2003-03-13-paule_x.htm|title=Crew signs midfielder Paule|publisher=USA Today|date=March 13, 2005|accessdate=December 8, 2017}}</ref> He became a regular in the Metro lineup late in the year, playing in 15 games. He then became an automatic starter in 2004, playing every minute of all but a single game. Originally a right back, Leitch acquitted himself well on the left flank when the Metros needed help at that position. He switched back to the right flank in 2005. Despite being named the team's Defender of the Year, he was waived by the club in the offseason and then came back to Columbus. He appeared in 24 matches in the 2006 season for his hometown club.


[[Image:Holden vs Leitch.jpg|thumb|left|220px|Leitch matching up with [[Stuart Holden]]]]
[[Image:Holden vs Leitch.jpg|thumb|left|220px|Leitch matching up with [[Stuart Holden]]]]
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Just prior to the start of the 2009 season on March 2, [[San Jose Earthquakes]] acquired Leitch in a trade with New York for an undisclosed sum of allocation money and one of the Earthquakes' eight [[MLS International Roster Slots|international roster spots]].<ref>[http://web.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090302&content_id=221107&vkey=news_sje&fext=.jsp&team=t110 "Earthquakes acquire defender Leitch," San Jose Earthquakes Media Relations, Monday, March 2, 2009.]</ref><ref>{{Citation |last=Almond |first=Elliott |title= Quakes make a deal for defender |url=http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_11815319 |accessdate=2009-03-01}}</ref> Leitch had a career year with [[San Jose Earthquakes|San Jose]] in 2009 appearing in 29 matches during the MLS regular season and contributing with 7 assists from his full back position.
Just prior to the start of the 2009 season on March 2, [[San Jose Earthquakes]] acquired Leitch in a trade with New York for an undisclosed sum of allocation money and one of the Earthquakes' eight [[MLS International Roster Slots|international roster spots]].<ref>[http://web.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090302&content_id=221107&vkey=news_sje&fext=.jsp&team=t110 "Earthquakes acquire defender Leitch," San Jose Earthquakes Media Relations, Monday, March 2, 2009.]</ref><ref>{{Citation |last=Almond |first=Elliott |title= Quakes make a deal for defender |url=http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_11815319 |accessdate=2009-03-01}}</ref> Leitch had a career year with [[San Jose Earthquakes|San Jose]] in 2009 appearing in 29 matches during the MLS regular season and contributing with 7 assists from his full back position.


Leitch remained with San Jose through the 2011 season. At season's end, the club declined his 2012 contract option and he entered the [[2011 MLS Re-Entry Draft]]. Leitch was selected by [[Los Angeles Galaxy]] in stage two of the draft on December 12, 2011.<ref>http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/12/12/stage-2-re-entry-draft-highlighted-busy-galaxy</ref> However, Leitch decided to retire rather than return for the 2012 season.
Leitch remained with San Jose through the 2011 season. At season's end, the club declined his 2012 contract option and he entered the [[2011 MLS Re-Entry Draft]]. Leitch was selected by [[Los Angeles Galaxy]] in stage two of the draft on December 12, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/12/12/stage-2-re-entry-draft-highlighted-busy-galaxy|title=Stage 2 of Re-Entry Draft highlighted by busy Galaxy|publisher=MLS|date=December 12, 2011|accessdate=December 8, 2017}}</ref> However, Leitch decided to retire rather than return for the 2012 season.


===Coaching===
===Coaching===
On January 31, 2012, Leitch was named Technical Director for the San Jose Earthquakes Youth Development Academy.<ref>http://www.sjearthquakes.com/news/2012/01/leitch-oversee-academy</ref>
On January 31, 2012, Leitch was named Technical Director for the San Jose Earthquakes Youth Development Academy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sjearthquakes.com/news/2012/01/leitch-oversee-academy|title=Leitch to Oversee Academy|publisher=MLS|date=January 31, 2012|accessdate=December 8, 2017}}</ref>


On August 10, 2015, he was promoted to Technical Director for the San Jose Earthquakes proper, including the first team as well as the Academy.<ref>http://www.sjearthquakes.com/post/2015/08/10/earthquakes-name-chris-leitch-technical-director</ref>
On August 10, 2015, he was promoted to Technical Director for the San Jose Earthquakes proper, including the first team as well as the Academy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sjearthquakes.com/post/2015/08/10/earthquakes-name-chris-leitch-technical-director|title=Earthquakes Name Chris Leitch Technical Director|publisher=MLS|date=August 10, 2015|accessdate=December 8, 2017}}</ref>


On June 25, 2017, he was named the head coach of the Earthquakes, replacing [[Dominic Kinnear]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stejskal|first1=Sam|title=San Jose part ways with Dominic Kinnear, name Chris Leitch head coach|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/06/25/san-jose-part-ways-dominic-kinnear-name-chris-leitch-head-coach|website=mlssoccer.com|accessdate=25 June 2017}}</ref> His coaching debut was San Jose's 2-1 victory over [[Seattle Sounders FC]] in the knockout round of the [[U.S. Open Cup]] on June 28, advancing the Earthquakes to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2012 while also achieving the team's first-ever victory over another MLS team during the Open Cup.<ref>{{cite web|title=RECAP: Earthquakes Advance to U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals with 2-1 Win|url=https://www.sjearthquakes.com/post/2017/06/28/recap-earthquakes-advance-us-open-cup-quarterfinals-2-1-win|publisher=San Jose Earthquakes|accessdate=July 2, 2017}}</ref> Leitch's first MLS match as head coach saw San Jose beat the [[LA Galaxy]] 2-1 at [[Stanford Stadium]] on July 1 off of a stoppage time winner from [[Shea Salinas]].<ref>{{cite web|title=RECAP: Earthquakes #BeatLA 2-1 in California Clasico|url=https://www.sjearthquakes.com/post/2017/07/01/recap-earthquakes-beatla-2-1-california-clasico|publisher=San Jose Earthquakes|accessdate=2 July 2017}}</ref>
On June 25, 2017, he was named the head coach of the Earthquakes, replacing [[Dominic Kinnear]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stejskal|first1=Sam|title=San Jose part ways with Dominic Kinnear, name Chris Leitch head coach|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/06/25/san-jose-part-ways-dominic-kinnear-name-chris-leitch-head-coach|website=mlssoccer.com|accessdate=25 June 2017}}</ref> His coaching debut was San Jose's 2-1 victory over [[Seattle Sounders FC]] in the knockout round of the [[U.S. Open Cup]] on June 28, advancing the Earthquakes to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2012 while also achieving the team's first-ever victory over another MLS team during the Open Cup.<ref>{{cite web|title=RECAP: Earthquakes Advance to U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals with 2-1 Win|url=https://www.sjearthquakes.com/post/2017/06/28/recap-earthquakes-advance-us-open-cup-quarterfinals-2-1-win|publisher=San Jose Earthquakes|accessdate=July 2, 2017}}</ref> Leitch's first MLS match as head coach saw San Jose beat the [[LA Galaxy]] 2-1 at [[Stanford Stadium]] on July 1 off of a stoppage time winner from [[Shea Salinas]].<ref>{{cite web|title=RECAP: Earthquakes #BeatLA 2-1 in California Clasico|url=https://www.sjearthquakes.com/post/2017/07/01/recap-earthquakes-beatla-2-1-california-clasico|publisher=San Jose Earthquakes|accessdate=2 July 2017}}</ref>

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Chris Leitch
Coaching for San Jose in summer 2017
Personal information
Date of birth (1979-04-01) April 1, 1979 (age 45)
Place of birth Pickerington, Ohio, United States
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1997–2001 North Carolina Tar Heels
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002 Columbus Crew 13 (0)
2002–2005 MetroStars 72 (0)
2006 Columbus Crew 24 (0)
2007–2008 New York Red Bulls 29 (0)
2009–2011 San Jose Earthquakes 58 (0)
Total 196 (0)
Managerial career
2017– San Jose Earthquakes
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 12, 2011

Chris Leitch (born April 1, 1979 in Pickerington, Ohio) is a retired American soccer player who is currently the technical coach and a former head coach[1] for the San Jose Earthquakes.

Career

College

Leitch played college soccer at the University of North Carolina, leading them to the NCAA Championship in 2001, setting a school record for games played (88) and starts (87).

Professional

Leitch was drafted by Columbus Crew in the fourth round of the 2002 MLS SuperDraft, but only played 13 games for his hometown team in his first professional season.

Leitch was traded to the MetroStars with Jeff Matteo for Ross Paule prior to the 2003 season.[2] He became a regular in the Metro lineup late in the year, playing in 15 games. He then became an automatic starter in 2004, playing every minute of all but a single game. Originally a right back, Leitch acquitted himself well on the left flank when the Metros needed help at that position. He switched back to the right flank in 2005. Despite being named the team's Defender of the Year, he was waived by the club in the offseason and then came back to Columbus. He appeared in 24 matches in the 2006 season for his hometown club.

Leitch matching up with Stuart Holden

In the 2007 pre-season, Leitch was waived again, this time by the Crew as they sought to clear roster spots. He would return to the New York franchise, now New York Red Bulls, in July. The versatile defender appeared in 12 league matches for the club, starting 11. In 2008 Leitch appeared in 17 regular season matches. He helped the club reach the 2008 Western Conference Final, starting in both matches of the Red Bulls historic upset over defending champion Houston Dynamo (4-1 on aggregate). The following week he helped shut out Real Salt Lake 1-0 to help the Red Bulls reach the MLS Cup Final for the first time in club history.

Just prior to the start of the 2009 season on March 2, San Jose Earthquakes acquired Leitch in a trade with New York for an undisclosed sum of allocation money and one of the Earthquakes' eight international roster spots.[3][4] Leitch had a career year with San Jose in 2009 appearing in 29 matches during the MLS regular season and contributing with 7 assists from his full back position.

Leitch remained with San Jose through the 2011 season. At season's end, the club declined his 2012 contract option and he entered the 2011 MLS Re-Entry Draft. Leitch was selected by Los Angeles Galaxy in stage two of the draft on December 12, 2011.[5] However, Leitch decided to retire rather than return for the 2012 season.

Coaching

On January 31, 2012, Leitch was named Technical Director for the San Jose Earthquakes Youth Development Academy.[6]

On August 10, 2015, he was promoted to Technical Director for the San Jose Earthquakes proper, including the first team as well as the Academy.[7]

On June 25, 2017, he was named the head coach of the Earthquakes, replacing Dominic Kinnear.[8] His coaching debut was San Jose's 2-1 victory over Seattle Sounders FC in the knockout round of the U.S. Open Cup on June 28, advancing the Earthquakes to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2012 while also achieving the team's first-ever victory over another MLS team during the Open Cup.[9] Leitch's first MLS match as head coach saw San Jose beat the LA Galaxy 2-1 at Stanford Stadium on July 1 off of a stoppage time winner from Shea Salinas.[10]

He was replaced as San Jose's head coach by Mikael Stahre on November 24, 2017, and thereafter returned to his former role as technical director.[11]

Titles

Season Team Title
2002 United States Columbus Crew US Open Cup
2008 United States New York Red Bulls MLS Western Conference (Playoffs)

Career statistics

Player

Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
USA League Open Cup League Cup North America Total
2002 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 13 0 2 0 - - - - 15 0
2003 MetroStars Major League Soccer 15 0 3 0 2 0 - - 20 0
2004 29 0 1 0 2 0 - - 32 0
2005 28 0 1 0 - - - - 29 0
2006 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 24 0 2 0 - - - - 26 0
2007 New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer 12 0 - - 1 0 - - 13 0
2008 17 0 1 0 4 0 - - 22 0
2009 San Jose Earthquakes Major League Soccer 29 0 1 0 - - - - 30 0
2010 15 0 1 1 1 0 - - 17 1
2011 14 0 - - - - - - 14 0
Total USA 196 0 12 1 10 0 - - 218 1
Career total 196 0 12 1 10 0 - - 218 1

Manager

Team Nat From To Record
G W D L Win %
San Jose Earthquakes United States 2017 2017 17 7 2 8 41.18
Total 17 7 2 8 41.18
As of 26 November 2017

References

  1. ^ Earthquakes, Media Relations (24 November 2017). "NEWS: Earthquakes Hire Mikael Stahre as Head Coach, Announce Additional Changes to Technical Staff". San Jose Earthquakes. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Crew signs midfielder Paule". USA Today. March 13, 2005. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
  3. ^ "Earthquakes acquire defender Leitch," San Jose Earthquakes Media Relations, Monday, March 2, 2009.
  4. ^ Almond, Elliott, Quakes make a deal for defender, retrieved 2009-03-01
  5. ^ "Stage 2 of Re-Entry Draft highlighted by busy Galaxy". MLS. December 12, 2011. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
  6. ^ "Leitch to Oversee Academy". MLS. January 31, 2012. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
  7. ^ "Earthquakes Name Chris Leitch Technical Director". MLS. August 10, 2015. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
  8. ^ Stejskal, Sam. "San Jose part ways with Dominic Kinnear, name Chris Leitch head coach". mlssoccer.com. Retrieved 25 June 2017.
  9. ^ "RECAP: Earthquakes Advance to U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals with 2-1 Win". San Jose Earthquakes. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
  10. ^ "RECAP: Earthquakes #BeatLA 2-1 in California Clasico". San Jose Earthquakes. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
  11. ^ "Official: San Jose Earthquakes appoint Mikael Stahre as new head coach". MLSSoccer.com. 24 November 2017. Retrieved 26 November 2017.

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