Kyle Venter
American professional soccer player (born 1991)
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Kyle Venter (born March 13, 1991) is an American retired professional soccer player who last played as a defender for the Richmond Kickers in USL League One. Venter is currently an assistant coach for the Florida Gators women's soccer team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | March 13, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Aurora, Colorado, United States | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2013 | New Mexico Lobos | 86 | (8) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012 | Real Colorado Foxes | 11 | (0) |
| 2014 | LA Galaxy | 0 | (0) |
| 2014 | → LA Galaxy II (loan) | 9 | (1) |
| 2015 | Tulsa Roughnecks | 24 | (3) |
| 2016–2017 | Ottawa Fury | 17 | (0) |
| 2018 | Penn FC | 25 | (2) |
| 2019 | FC Tucson | 23 | (4) |
| 2020 | Richmond Kickers | 15 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2019–2021 | Arizona Wildcats (assistant) | ||
| 2021– | Florida Gators (assistant) | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of October 25, 2020 | |||
Career
Early career
Venter played college soccer at the University of New Mexico between 2009 and 2013.[1] During his time at college Venter also played for USL PDL club Real Colorado Foxes during their 2012 season.[2]
LA Galaxy
Venter was selected by LA Galaxy in the second round of the 2014 MLS SuperDraft (23rd overall).[3] After signing with the club, Venter was loaned to LA Galaxy II and featured in their win over Orange County Blues FC on March 22, 2014.[4]
Tulsa Roughnecks
Venter signed with USL club Tulsa Roughnecks in March 2015.[5]
Ottawa Fury
On February 11, 2016, Venter signed with Canadian club Ottawa Fury FC.[6]
Penn FC
Venter played with Penn FC in 2018.[7]
FC Tucson
Venter was contracted to FC Tucson in February 2019.[8]
Richmond Kickers
On January 15, 2020, Venter joined USL League One side Richmond Kickers.[9]
Coaching
Venter spent two seasons working under Tony Amato as an assistant for the Arizona Wildcats before following Amato to the University of Florida.[10]
