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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)
2006–2008 Detroit Ignition (MISL)(indoor) 28 (18)
2008-09 Detroit Ignition (XSL) (indoor) ? (?)
2008– Charlotte Eagles 11 (0)
2010-11 Baltimore Blast (indoor) 14 (8)
2011- Detroit Waza (indoor)
*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

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. 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.[1] 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

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