John Ball

Personal information
Full name	John Ball
Date of birth	November 5, 1972 (1972-11-05) (age 37)
Place of birth	Newtown, Connecticut, United States
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing position	Defender/Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Rochester Rhinos
Number	13
Youth career
1992–1995	Southern Owls
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1997	Carolina Dynamo	24	(6)
1998	Staten Island Vipers	24	(4)
1999	Chicago Fire	9	(0)
2000	Rochester Raging Rhinos	17	(5)
2001	Charleston Battery	23	(6)
2002	Carolina Dynamo	12	(2)
2003	Milwaukee Wave United	26	(4)
2004	Atlanta Silverbacks	21	(3)
2005–	Rochester Rhinos	123	(10)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21 October, 2009. † Appearances (Goals).

John Ball (born November 5, 1972 in Newtown, Connecticut) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Rochester Rhinos in the USL First Division.

[edit] Career

[edit] College

Ball played college soccer for Southern Connecticut State. While at Southern Connecticut State, his team won the NCAA Division II Championship in his freshman and senior year while reaching the Final Four in all four years.

[edit] Professional

Ball made his debut for the Chicago Fire against the Dallas Burn, playing 90 minutes, on August 22, 1999. He scored his first and only MLS goal in the Western Conference Semifinals against the Dallas Burn on October 16, 1999.

In 2005, Ball signed with the Rochester Raging Rhinos of the USL-1.^[1] Additions to the Rhinos midfield during 2008 saw Ball transition to a defensive role where he was a regular starter at right back. It had been announced on the team website just prior to the 2009 season that John Ball has signed a one-year deal with the Rhinos for 2009, where he is expected to continue his role in the back line.^[2]

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Rochester Rhinos bio
• All-Time MLS Player Registry