Bryan_Ciesiulka

Bryan Ciesiulka

Bryan Ciesiulka

American professional soccer player

Bryan Ciesiulka (born October 10, 1991) is an American professional soccer player.

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Career

Youth

Ciesiulka played for Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, Illinois. He was named a NSCAA/adidas All-American as a senior in 2009.[1] He was named Gatorade Illinois Boys Soccer Player of the Year in 2009.[2] Bryan also played for the Chicago Fire Academy from 2007-2010.

College

Ciesiulka played college soccer at Marquette University. While at Marquette, Bryan helped the Golden Eagles win the school's first Big East Conference Division Title in 2011.[3] The Golden Eagles again won the Big East in his senior season in 2013.[4] He was a three time captain at Marquette. Prior to his senior season, Bryan was named to the Soccer America All-American team.[5] Bryan was a Senior CLASS Award finalist in 2013.[6] In 2013, Bryan was named Big East Midfielder of the Year, as well as making the All-Conference First Team.[7] Bryan ended his career with 9 goals and 17 assists, while playing in 69 career games with 63 starts.[8]

Professional

Ciesiulka was selected by the Chicago Fire in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft,[9][10] but was released prior to the start of the season.[11] Ciesiulka signed shortly thereafter with Swedish club Gimo IF FK.[12]

On February 13, 2015, USL club Saint Louis FC announced their signing of Ciesiulka.[13]

Personal

Ciesiulka grew up in Naperville, Illinois. Bryan is the son of Philip and Nancy Ciesiulka. He has two sisters, Jenny and Katie. Katie currently plays soccer at Marquette.[14]

References

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    "YOUR 2011 Big East Blue Division Champion Marquette Golden Eagles!". October 30, 2011.
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    "Soccer America Preseason Men's All-Americans".
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    "Bryan Ciesiulka - Men's Soccer 2013 - Senior CLASS Award". www.seniorclassaward.com.
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    "BIG EAST Men's Soccer Awards Announced - BIGEAST.COM - the Official Website of the BIG EAST Conference". Archived from the original on November 6, 2014. Retrieved February 23, 2015.
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    "Marquette Golden Eagles Official Athletic Site - Men's Soccer". www.gomarquette.com.
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    "Chicago Fire Soccer Club Selects Three Players in Fourth Round of 2014 MLS SuperDraft". January 21, 2014.
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    "Fire draft former Neuqua Valley star Bryan Ciesiulka".
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    Schwarz, Orrin (March 6, 2014). "Fire's local talent pipeline gaining momentum".
  12. [12]
    ANDERSON, ERIC (May 23, 2014). "Marquette's Ciesiulka playing with Swedish club Gimo IF FK".
  13. [13]
    "Maher, Ciesiulka Added to STL FC Roster - Saint Louis Football Club". Archived from the original on February 14, 2015. Retrieved February 23, 2015.
  14. [14]
    "Katie Ciesiulka Bio Marquette Golden Eagles Official Athletic Site". www.gomarquette.com.
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