Full name David Hertel Number 17 Role Soccer player Current team Richmond Kickers | Playing position Name Dave Hertel Height 1.78 m Position Forward, Midfielder | |
Date of birth (1986-03-07) March 7, 1986 (age 29) Place of birth Holland, Michigan, United States 2004–2008 Michigan State Spartans | ||
One versus Eleven: Dave Hertel
Dave Hertel (born March 7, 1986 in Holland, Michigan) is an American soccer player who most recently played for Richmond Kickers in the USL Professional Division.
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Youth and College
Hertel attended Holland Christian High School, played club soccer for Kalamazoo TKO, and played college soccer at Michigan State University, where he was named to Big Ten All-Championship team as a junior in 2007.
During his college years he also played with West Michigan Edge and the Michigan Bucks in the USL Premier Development League, being named to the PDL All-League Team in 2009.
Professional
Following the conclusion of his standout 2009 PDL season, Hertel was signed by the Real Maryland Monarchs in the USL Second Division. He made his professional debut on August 1, 2009 in a 1-0 loss to the Richmond Kickers. On March 9, 2010 Richmond Kickers announced the signing of Hertel to a contract for the 2010 season. While Hertel played for the Kickers in 2011, he was not re-signed for 2012.