Billy Schuler

William Jason Schuler (born April 27, 1990) is an American former professional soccer player.

Billy Schuler
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Jason Schuler[1]
Date of birth (1990-04-27) April 27, 1990 (age 34)
Place of birthHamilton, New Jersey, United States
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)Forward
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2008–2011North Carolina Tar Heels79(29)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2008–2009Cary Clarets5(2)
2010Reading United8(4)
2012–2013Hammarby IF26(2)
2012Nacka FF (loan)10(2)
2014San Jose Earthquakes6(0)
2015Whitecaps FC 226(2)
2016–2017North Carolina FC30(6)
International career
2006–2007United States U177(2)
2006–2007United States U204(1)
Medal record
Representing  United States
Runner-upCONCACAF U-20 Championship2009
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:33, 30 October 2017 (UTC)

Career

Youth and college

A resident of Allentown, New Jersey, Schuler attended Peddie School.[2]

Schuler played three seasons over four years (redshirting his junior year after an injury) at the University of North Carolina.[1]

Professional

Schuler signed with Hammarby IF of Sweden's Superettan after the 2011 NCAA season. He spent two years in Sweden, scoring two goals for Hammarby in 26 appearances. He signed with Major League Soccer in January 2014 and was assigned to the San Jose Earthquakes by a weighted lottery.[3]

Schuler made his Earthquakes' debut on March 19, 2014, in a 1–1 draw against Toluca in the 2013–14 CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals.[4] Schuler was released by San Jose on December 11, 2014.[5]

On March 27, 2015, Schuler signed with Whitecaps FC 2 of the United Soccer League.[6]

After one season in Vancouver, Schuler moved to North American Soccer League club Carolina RailHawks on January 6, 2016.[7]

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