Derek Popovich

Derek Popovich

Personal information
Date of birth	April 24, 1981
Place of birth	Syracuse, NY, United States
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing position	Midfielder
Club information
Current team	Syracuse Silver Knights
Number	20
Youth career
1999–2002	SUNY Oswego
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
2002–2003	Albany Blackwatch Highlanders
2004–2005	Atlanta Silverbacks	1	(0)
2005–2006	Wilmington Hammerheads	35	(3)
2012–	Syracuse Silver Knights
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17 September 2006. † Appearances (goals)

Derek Popovich, born April 24, 1981 in Syracuse, New York, United States is a midfielder who plays for American MISL side Syracuse Silver Knights.

Popovich grew up in Baldwinsville, New York. He attended SUNY Oswego, playing on the men's soccer team from 1999 to 2002. In 2002, he began his professional career with the Albany Blackwatch Highlanders in the fourth division Premier Development League. In 2004, he moved to the Atlanta Silverbacks of the USL First Division. He played only one game.^[1] In 2005, he moved to the Wilmington Hammerheads of the USL Second Division.

References

1. 2004 Atlanta Silverbacks

External links

• Excellent overview of career