Lars Eckenrode

Lars Konstantin Eckenrode (born March 24, 1995) is an American retired professional soccer player.

Lars Eckenrode

Personal information
Full name	Lars Konstantin Eckenrode
Date of birth	(1995-03-24) March 24, 1995 (age 30)
Place of birth	West Springfield, Virginia, United States
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s)	Centerback
Youth career
2011–2013	D.C. United
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2013–2016	Michigan Wolverines	68	(1)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2011	D.C. United Reserves	2	(0)
2014	D.C. United U-23
2015–2016	AFC Ann Arbor	4	(1)
2017–2018	Toronto FC II	18	(0)
2018	Toronto FC III[1]	3	(0)
2019–2022	South Georgia Tormenta	21	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of January 18, 2023

Career

College & Youth

Eckenrode grew up in West Springfield, Virginia and played soccer for the West Springfield Spartans. After a decorated club and high school career, he attended the University of Michigan for four years, where he played for the Wolverines. Scoring once in 68 appearances, while also recording 2 assists, he was named to the Big Ten All-Rookie Team in 2013 and College Sports Madness Preseason All-Big Ten Team in 2014.^[2]

During his time in college, Eckenrode also spent time with National Premier Soccer League sides D.C. United U-23 and AFC Ann Arbor.^[3][4]

Professional

Eckenrode was drafted in the fourth round, 83rd overall, in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by Toronto FC on January 17, 2017.^[5] He signed with United Soccer League side Toronto FC II on March 16, 2017.^[6] Eckenrode made his professional debut on March 25, 2017, in a 1–0 victory over Phoenix Rising.^[7] He missed the majority of the 2017 season as he was rehabbing from an injury. On March 23, 2018, Toronto FC II re-signed Eckenrode.^[8]

On December 11, 2018, Eckenrode signed with Tormenta FC of the newly founded USL League One.^[9] He scored his first professional goal on April 14, 2019, in a 1–1 draw with Orlando City B.^[10]

Eckenrode retired following the 2022 USL League One season and joined the Tormenta front office as Coordinator of Special Projects.^[11] Eckenrode left the Tormenta front office in October 2023.^[12]