Collen Warner facts for kids
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Warner with Minnesota United in 2017
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Collen Warner | ||
| Date of birth | June 24, 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Denver, Colorado, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2009 | Portland Pilots | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2007–2008 | Colorado Rapids U-23 | 18 | (2) |
| 2009 | Portland Timbers U23s | 6 | (2) |
| 2010–2011 | Real Salt Lake | 37 | (0) |
| 2010 | → AC St. Louis (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2012–2014 | Montreal Impact | 55 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | Toronto FC | 44 | (2) |
| 2016 | Houston Dynamo | 24 | (0) |
| 2016 | → Rio Grande Valley FC Toros (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Minnesota United | 42 | (1) |
| 2019 | FC Helsingør | 5 | (1) |
| 2020–2022 | Colorado Rapids | 41 | (2) |
| 2022 | Colorado Rapids 2 | 3 | (2) |
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Collen Warner (born June 24, 1988) is an American professional soccer player. He plays as a midfielder, which is a player who helps both defend and attack. He last played for the Major League Soccer (MLS) club Colorado Rapids.
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Collen Warner's Early Soccer Days
Collen Warner grew up in Denver, Colorado. He went to Denver East High School. He also played club soccer for a team called Colorado Rush. When he was younger, in 2002, he even got to train with players and coaches from the Liverpool Youth Academy in England!
Playing in College
After high school, Collen played college soccer for four years. He played for the University of Portland Pilots team. He was a very good player from the start.
- In 2006, he was named to the All-West Coast Conference Freshman Team. This means he was one of the best new players in his league.
- In 2007, he made the All-WCC First Team.
- In 2008, he was again on the All-WCC First Team. That year, he led his team with eight assists. An assist is when you help a teammate score a goal. He also scored five goals himself.
Playing for Youth Teams
While he was in college, Collen also played for two youth teams. He played for Colorado Rapids U-23 and Portland Timbers U23s. These teams are part of the USL Premier Development League, which helps young players get ready for professional soccer.
Collen Warner's Professional Club Career
Collen Warner began his professional soccer journey in 2010. He played for several teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). MLS is the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.
Starting with Real Salt Lake
In 2010, Real Salt Lake chose Collen in the MLS SuperDraft. This is like a special event where professional teams pick new players. He played his first professional game on April 17, 2010. It was against the Los Angeles Galaxy. For a short time in 2010, he also played for AC St Louis on loan. This means he temporarily played for another team.
Moving to Montreal Impact
In 2011, Montreal Impact picked Collen. They were a new team joining the MLS. He played for them for a few years.
Playing for Toronto FC
Collen was traded to Toronto FC in 2014. A trade is when teams swap players. He played for Toronto for two seasons.
Time with Houston Dynamo
In 2016, Collen moved to Houston Dynamo. He was traded there for a draft pick. A draft pick is a future chance for a team to choose a new player.
Joining Minnesota United FC
Later in 2016, Minnesota United FC chose Collen in another MLS Expansion Draft. He played for Minnesota for two seasons. He left the team at the end of the 2018 season.
Playing in Denmark
In 2019, Collen signed with FC Helsingør in Denmark. This was a new experience for him, playing soccer in a different country. He played there until the end of that season.
Returning to Colorado Rapids
On June 30, 2020, Collen came back to his hometown. He signed a one-year deal with the Colorado Rapids. This was the same club that had a youth team he played for earlier in his career. He also played for Colorado Rapids 2 in 2022.
Collen Warner's Achievements
Collen Warner has won one important championship during his career.
Montreal Impact
- Canadian Championship: 2013 - This is a soccer tournament for Canadian teams.
See also
In Spanish: Collen Warner para niños
