Full name Mark Bloom Name Mark Bloom Career start 2008 2006–2009 Berry Vikings Weight 75 kg | Number 28 Height 1.83 m Playing position Role Soccer Player | |
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Date of birth (1987-11-25) November 25, 1987 (age 28) Place of birth Marietta, Georgia, United States Current team Toronto FC (#28 / Defender) Similar People Nick Hagglund, Justin Morrow, Daniel Lovitz, Steven Caldwell, Joe Bendik Profiles | ||
Mark bloom looking forward to playing for hometown team atlanta united fc
Mark Bloom (born November 25, 1987) is an American soccer player currently playing as a defender for Atlanta United in Major League Soccer.
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- Mark bloom looking forward to playing for hometown team atlanta united fc
- Youth and amateur
- Professional
- References
Youth and amateur
Born in Marietta, Georgia, Bloom played college soccer at Berry College, where he was a second-team All-Southern States Athletic Conference selection as a junior in 2008, and was his team's MVP in his senior year in 2009. During his time with Berry he helped the school to a 48-26-5 record, two conference titles, and scored 13 goals.
During his college years Bloom also played in the USL Premier Development League both in the Atlanta Silverbacks U23's and the Southern California Seahorses.
Professional
Bloom signed his first professional contract in 2010 when he was signed by AC St. Louis of the USSF Division 2 Professional League. He made his professional debut on April 10, 2010 in St. Louis's first ever game, against Carolina RailHawks Bloom joined Charlotte Eagles of the USL Pro league for the 2011 season.
In 2013, Bloom joined the Atlanta Silverbacks of the NASL. He was loaned to Toronto FC on July 12, 2013. He made his Major League Soccer debut on September 14, 2013 playing a full 90 minutes in an away loss to New York Red Bulls. Bloom's loan option was exercised by Toronto FC, making a permanent move to the club the following season. On January 13, 2015, it was announced that he re-signed with the team on a multi-year deal.
On March 25, 2016, Bloom was loaned to affiliate club Toronto FC II. He made his debut the following day in a 2-2 draw with New York Red Bulls II.
On December 13, 2016 he was traded to Atlanta United for Clint Irwin who was selected by Atlanta United FC in the third round of the 2016 MLS Expansion Draft.