Marvell Wynne (soccer) facts for kids
Wynne in 2015
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| Date of birth | May 8, 1986 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Right-back, centre-back | |||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 2006–2007 | New York Red Bulls | 29 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2007–2009 | Toronto FC | 67 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2010–2014 | Colorado Rapids | 140 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2015–2017 | San Jose Earthquakes | 65 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 301 | (2) | ||||||||||||||
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| 2004–2006 | United States U20 | |||||||||||||||
| 2007–2008 | United States U23 | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2007–2011 | United States | 5 | (0) | |||||||||||||
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Marvell Wynne II (born May 8, 1986) is a former American soccer player. He was a fast and strong defender. Marvell helped the Colorado Rapids win the MLS Cup in 2010. He also played for the U.S. men's national team and the U.S. Olympic soccer team in 2008.
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About Marvell Wynne
Marvell Wynne was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His father, also named Marvell Wynne, was a professional baseball player.
Soccer Journey
High School and College Years
Marvell decided to play soccer when he was just six years old. He went to Poway High School in Poway, California. There, he was great at both soccer and track. He could even run the 100-meter dash very quickly!
After high school, Marvell played college soccer at UCLA. He played for two years and was named one of the best college players in 2005.
Becoming a Pro Player
New York Red Bulls
In 2006, Marvell was the very first player picked in the 2006 MLS SuperDraft. This is like a draft for college players to join professional soccer teams. He joined the MetroStars, which later became the New York Red Bulls.
Marvell was known for his amazing speed. At first, his coach thought he needed more practice. But when a new coach, Bruce Arena, took over, Marvell started playing regularly as a defender.
Toronto FC
In 2007, Marvell moved to Toronto FC in Canada. Fans in Toronto really liked him. He scored his first goal in Major League Soccer (MLS) in September 2008.
Colorado Rapids
Marvell joined the Colorado Rapids in 2010. He had a very successful season with them. He changed his playing position from a right-back to a center-back. That year, his team won the MLS Cup 2010, which is a big championship in American soccer! The final game was even played in Toronto, his old home stadium.
San Jose Earthquakes
After playing five seasons with the Colorado Rapids, Marvell joined the San Jose Earthquakes in 2015. In 2017, doctors found a heart problem during his preseason check-up. He had surgery, but he couldn't get medical permission to play soccer again. So, he announced his retirement in April 2018.
Playing for His Country
Marvell played for different youth teams for the United States. He was part of the Under-20 team in 2005. He played his first game for the senior U.S. national team in 2007.
He also played a big role in helping the U.S. Under-23 team qualify for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Marvell was a starter on the U.S. Men's 2008 Olympic soccer team.
Life After Soccer
After retiring from playing, Marvell moved to Quincy, Illinois. He became an assistant coach for the men's soccer team at John Wood Community College until 2021. He also studied yoga, personal training, and nutrition.
Achievements
Toronto FC
- Canadian Championship: 2009
Colorado Rapids
- Major League Soccer Eastern Conference Championship: 2010
- Major League Soccer MLS Cup: 2010
See also
In Spanish: Marvell Wynne para niños
