Bill Gaudette
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William Gaudette (born September 14, 1981 in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania) is a retired American-born Puerto Rican footballer who played for several MLS teams and the Puerto Rican national team.[1][2]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | William Gaudette | ||
Date of birth | (1981-09-14) September 14, 1981 (age 42) | ||
Place of birth | Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2000–2004 | St. John's Red Storm | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2003 | Brooklyn Knights | 15 | (0) |
2005–2007 | Columbus Crew | 17 | (0) |
2008–2010 | Puerto Rico Islanders | 81 | (0) |
2011 | Montreal Impact | 9 | (0) |
2012 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 3 | (0) |
2012 | New York Red Bulls | 12 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2012 | Puerto Rico | 5 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:20, 2 October 2012 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of June 2, 2012 |
Gaudette commenced his soccer career at Lower Dauphin High School, period in which he had the opportunity to train with a talented Brazilian host brother before matriculating onto St. John's University at the college level and becoming an All-American. Also suiting up for the Brooklyn Knights of the USL Premier Development League during the collegiate off-season. After an exceptional career at St. John's, the Columbus Crew selected him 9th overall in the 2005 MLS Draft. His tenure with the Crew saw him serve primarily as backup to Jon Busch due to injury.
In 2008, Gaudette was transferred to the Puerto Rico Islanders of the USL First Division, where he would transform himself into an elite goalkeeper in North America. His contributions led the club to its first regular season championship, as well as leading the Islanders to the playoff finals. His crucial performances in the CONCACAF Champions League provided Puerto Rico with stunning results over regional powerhouses. In February 2010 he was ranked 17th in the USL First Division Top 25 of the Decade, which announced a list of the best and most influential USL players of the previous decade.[3]