Steve Patterson (soccer)

Steve Patterson
Personal information
Full name	Steven Patterson
Place of birth	United States
Position(s)	Forward
Youth career
1994–1996	Fresno State Bulldogs
Senior career*
Years	Team
1997	Colorado Foxes
1998–2000	Orange County Zodiac
2004	Orange County Blue Star
International career
1994	U.S. U-20
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Steve Patterson is a retired American soccer forward. He is the head coach of the Foothill High School girls’ soccer team.

Youth

In 1994, Patterson graduated from Foothill High School. He attended Fresno State University, playing on the men's soccer team from 1994 to 1996.^[1]

Professional

In 1997, Patterson turned professional with the Colorado Foxes of the USISL A-League. He finished the season with sixteen goals, placing him fourth on the league's scoring chart. Patterson was also selected as Second Team All League.^[2] At the end of the season, Patterson signed with the Colorado Rapids.^[3] On November 6, 1997, the Chicago Fire selected Patterson in the 1997 MLS Expansion Draft. The Fire waived him on March 1, 1998.^[4] In 1998, Patterson moved to the Orange County Zodiac where he played until 2000. In 2004, he spent the first half of the season with the Orange County Blue Star.^[5]

International

In 1994, Patterson played for the United States U-20 men's national soccer team at the 1995 CONCACAF U-20 Tournament. Patterson and his teammates failed to qualify for the 1995 FIFA World Youth Championship.

External links

References

^ Fresno State soccer
^ 1997 A-League Awards Archived 2013-01-19 at archive.today
^ September 27, 1997 Transactions
^ MLS: Nineteen waived in March 1 roster cuts
^ USL announces Week 2 honors Archived 2005-01-06 at the Wayback Machine

[1] Fresno State soccer

[2] 1997 A-League Awards Archived 2013-01-19 at archive.today

[3] September 27, 1997 Transactions

[4] MLS: Nineteen waived in March 1 roster cuts

[5] USL announces Week 2 honors Archived 2005-01-06 at the Wayback Machine

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