Sam Franklin (soccer)

For the American football safety, see Sam Franklin (American football).

Sam Franklin is a retired American soccer player who spent his professional career in the USL A-League.

Sam Franklin

Personal information
Place of birth	Arlington, Virginia, United States
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Position(s)	Midfielder / Defender
Youth career
1994–1998	Virginia Cavaliers
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1999–2000	Boston Bulldogs	28	(4)
2001	Connecticut Wolves	2	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Youth

In 1994, Franklin graduated from Yorktown High School where he was 1994 All-Met soccer player.^[1] He attended the University of Virginia, playing on the men's soccer team from 1994 to 1998.^[2]

Professional

On February 6, 1999, the Los Angeles Galaxy selected Franklin in the second round (twenty-fourth overall) of the 1999 MLS College Draft.^[3] The Boston Bulldogs also selected Franklin in the USL A-League draft.^[4] Franklin signed with the Bulldogs and spent two seasons in Boston.^[5][6] In 2001, he played for the Connecticut Wolves.^[7]