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'''Jerson Vanencio Monteiro''' |
'''Jerson Vanencio Monteiro''' (born April 28th, 1985 in [[Luanda]], [[Angola]] to Francisco and Teresa Monteiro) is a [[professional]] [[soccer]] player. At the age of 14 he left his native country to attend school in the United States. He graduated from Robert E Lee high school in Houston, Texas. |
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Jerson played varsity soccer for the Blazers at the [[University of Alabama at Birmingham]] from 2003 - 2006. Monteiro, a [[National Soccer Coaches Association of America]] (NSCAA) second-team All-Midwest Region performer, had a career season for the Blazers in 2006. He led the team in goals (14), assists (7) and points (35) on the campaign. The 14 goals tied for fourth-most in a season in school history, while his 35points were fifth-best in UAB lore. Furthermore, the first team all-conference honoree, closed his career with 34 goals and 84 points during his career, ranking second on the school's all-time list. |
Jerson played varsity soccer for the Blazers at the [[University of Alabama at Birmingham]] from 2003 - 2006. Monteiro, a [[National Soccer Coaches Association of America]] (NSCAA) second-team All-Midwest Region performer, had a career season for the Blazers in 2006. He led the team in goals (14), assists (7) and points (35) on the campaign. The 14 goals tied for fourth-most in a season in school history, while his 35points were fifth-best in UAB lore. Furthermore, the first team all-conference honoree, closed his career with 34 goals and 84 points during his career, ranking second on the school's all-time list. |
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Monteiro was selected 8th in the [[2007 MLS superdraft]] by the [[Chicago Fire]] in the first round. He is currently training with the team in preperations for the 2007 [[Major League Soccer]] season. |
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Revision as of 23:13, 25 April 2007
Jerson Vanencio Monteiro (born April 28th, 1985 in Luanda, Angola to Francisco and Teresa Monteiro) is a professional soccer player. At the age of 14 he left his native country to attend school in the United States. He graduated from Robert E Lee high school in Houston, Texas.
Career
Jerson played varsity soccer for the Blazers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham from 2003 - 2006. Monteiro, a National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) second-team All-Midwest Region performer, had a career season for the Blazers in 2006. He led the team in goals (14), assists (7) and points (35) on the campaign. The 14 goals tied for fourth-most in a season in school history, while his 35points were fifth-best in UAB lore. Furthermore, the first team all-conference honoree, closed his career with 34 goals and 84 points during his career, ranking second on the school's all-time list.
Monteiro was selected 8th in the 2007 MLS superdraft by the Chicago Fire in the first round. He is currently training with the team in preperations for the 2007 Major League Soccer season.