Chris Cole (soccer)
American soccer player
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Christopher Cole (born February 3, 1996) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender. He is currently a free agent.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Christopher Cole | ||
| Date of birth | February 3, 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Elizabethtown, North Carolina, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2014 | Eastside FC Premier | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014 | Lenoir–Rhyne Bears | 5 | (1) |
| 2015 | Bellevue College Bulldogs | ||
| 2016–2018 | Seattle Pacific Falcons | 18 | (1) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019 | Seattle Sounders FC U-23 | 0 | (0) |
| 2021–2024 | Richmond Kickers | 46 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of November 23, 2024 | |||
Career
Youth, college and amateur
Cole played as part of the Eastside FC Premier academy,[1] before heading to play college soccer at Lenoir–Rhyne University in 2014.[2] After his freshman season, he transferred to Bellevue College,[3] and then spent three years at Seattle Pacific University.[4]
In 2019, Cole also spent time with USL League Two side Seattle Sounders FC U-23.[5]
Professional
In March 2021, Cole was invited to trial with USL League One side Richmond Kickers during their pre-season.[6] He earned his first professional contract with the Kickers on April 29, 2021.[5] He made his debut on May 2, 2021, appearing as a 68th-minute substitute during a 2–1 loss to Fort Lauderdale CF.[7]On 9 December 2024, the Richmond Kickers did not renew his contract and he left club.