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===Youth and College===
===Youth and College===
Vercollone grew up in [[Pembroke, Massachusetts]] and attended [[Silver Lake Regional High School]] where he was a letterman in soccer and wrestling, and won All-Conference honors and All-State honors. He played [[college soccer]] for [[Seton Hall Pirates|Seton Hall]], where he was named to the All-[[Big East Conference (1979–2013)|Big East]] first team his senior season, finishing his career at with 11 goals and 24 assists.
Vercollone grew up in [[Pembroke, Massachusetts]] and attended [[Silver Lake Regional High School]] where he was a letterman in soccer and wrestling, and won All-Conference honors and All-State honors. He played [[college soccer]] for [[Seton Hall Pirates|Seton Hall]], where he was named to the All-[[Big East Conference (1979–2013)|Big East]] first team his senior season, finishing his career at with 11 goals and 24 assists.


Vercollone also played for the [[Cape Cod Crusaders]] of the [[USL Premier Development League]], helping the team to consecutive PDL Championship titles in 2002 and 2003.
Vercollone also played for the [[Cape Cod Crusaders]] of the [[USL Premier Development League]], helping the team to consecutive PDL Championship titles in 2002 and 2003.
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Vercollone was drafted 42nd overall in the [[2004 MLS SuperDraft]] by the [[Columbus Crew]], but was not offered a contract by the team. Instead, he was picked up by [[New England Revolution]] and signed to a [[developmental contract]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2004/08/05/soccer_gave_his_life_a_kick_start/|title=Soccer gave his life a kick start – The Boston Globe|publisher=}}</ref> but saw practically no time on the field his rookie season, playing a total of 2 minutes in two games. The Revolution released him to waivers following the 2005 season in which he played a total of 35 minutes in 3 games.
Vercollone was drafted 42nd overall in the [[2004 MLS SuperDraft]] by the [[Columbus Crew]], but was not offered a contract by the team. Instead, he was picked up by [[New England Revolution]] and signed to a [[developmental contract]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2004/08/05/soccer_gave_his_life_a_kick_start/|title=Soccer gave his life a kick start – The Boston Globe|publisher=}}</ref> but saw practically no time on the field his rookie season, playing a total of 2 minutes in two games. The Revolution released him to waivers following the 2005 season in which he played a total of 35 minutes in 3 games.


On April 10, 2006, Vercollone joined the [[Charleston Battery]] for the 2006 [[USL First Division]] season.<ref>[http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/transactions/128279.html Charleston signs four]</ref> In two seasons with the Battery, he made 66 appearances, scoring three goals and six assists for 12 points overall. In January 2008 Vercollone signed for the [[Richmond Kickers]] of the [[USL Second Division]], and was part of the Kickers team which won the 2009 USL Second Division championship. On January 14, 2010 Richmond announced the re-signing of Vercollone for the 2010 season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://usl2.uslsoccer.com/home/393280.html |title=Richmond re-signs four|accessdate=2010-02-05 |work=USLsoccer.com }}</ref>
On April 10, 2006, Vercollone joined the [[Charleston Battery]] for the 2006 [[USL First Division]] season.<ref>[http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/transactions/128279.html Charleston signs four]</ref> In two seasons with the Battery, he made 66 appearances, scoring three goals and six assists for 12 points overall. In January 2008 Vercollone signed for the [[Richmond Kickers]] of the [[USL Second Division]], and was part of the Kickers team which won the 2009 USL Second Division championship. On January 14, 2010 Richmond announced the re-signing of Vercollone for the 2010 season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://usl2.uslsoccer.com/home/393280.html |title=Richmond re-signs four|accessdate=2010-02-05 |work=USLsoccer.com }}</ref>


Vercollone re-signed for a fourth season with Richmond on November 10, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4113910|title=Kickers Welcome Back Vercollone – OurSports Central|publisher=}}</ref> The club signed him for the 2012 season on September 22, 2011.<ref>http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/565676.html</ref>
Vercollone re-signed for a fourth season with Richmond on November 10, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4113910|title=Kickers Welcome Back Vercollone – OurSports Central|publisher=}}</ref> The club signed him for the 2012 season on September 22, 2011.<ref>http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/565676.html</ref>
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On December 4, 2015 it was announced that Vercollone would return to [[United Soccer League]] club [[Colorado Springs Switchbacks]] for the 2016 [[United Soccer League]] season.<ref name="uslsoccer.com"/>
On December 4, 2015 it was announced that Vercollone would return to [[United Soccer League]] club [[Colorado Springs Switchbacks]] for the 2016 [[United Soccer League]] season.<ref name="uslsoccer.com"/>
On March 6, 2016 Vercollone scored 2 goals in a 3–1 victory against [[CSU–Pueblo ThunderWolves|Colorado State-Pueblo]] University in a preseason game.<ref>http://www.uslsoccer.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32800&ATCLID=210777187</ref> On March 12, 2016 Vercollone scored in a 3–2 preseason victory against [[Colorado–Colorado Springs Mountain Lions|UCCS]]. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32800&ATCLID=210797528|title=Gonzalez Leads Switchbacks to Preseason Win|website=USLSoccer.com|access-date=2016-03-13}}</ref> On March 15, 2016 Vercollone scored in a 4–0 preseason win against [[Ventura County Fusion]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=917152&SPID=157017&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=210808188&DB_OEM_ID=32800|title=Switchbacks Take Impressive Win against Fusion|website=USLSoccer.com|access-date=2016-03-23}}</ref>
On March 6, 2016 Vercollone scored 2 goals in a 3–1 victory against [[CSU–Pueblo ThunderWolves|Colorado State-Pueblo]] University in a preseason game.<ref>http://www.uslsoccer.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32800&ATCLID=210777187</ref> On March 12, 2016 Vercollone scored in a 3–2 preseason victory against [[Colorado–Colorado Springs Mountain Lions|UCCS]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32800&ATCLID=210797528|title=Gonzalez Leads Switchbacks to Preseason Win|website=USLSoccer.com|access-date=2016-03-13}}</ref> On March 15, 2016 Vercollone scored in a 4–0 preseason win against [[Ventura County Fusion]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=917152&SPID=157017&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=210808188&DB_OEM_ID=32800|title=Switchbacks Take Impressive Win against Fusion|website=USLSoccer.com|access-date=2016-03-23}}</ref>


==Honors==
==Honors==
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Luke Vercollone
Personal information
Full name Luke Vercollone
Date of birth (1982-04-04) April 4, 1982 (age 42)
Place of birth Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Colorado Springs Switchbacks
Number 4
Youth career
2000–2003 Seton Hall Pirates
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002–2003 Cape Cod Crusaders 23 (9)
2004–2005 New England Revolution 5 (0)
2006–2007 Charleston Battery 66 (3)
2008–2014 Richmond Kickers 157 (14)
2015– Colorado Springs Switchbacks 57 (20)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 1, 2016

Luke Vercollone (born April 4, 1982 in Norwalk, Connecticut) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Colorado Springs Switchbacks in the USL Professional Division.

Career

Youth and College

Vercollone grew up in Pembroke, Massachusetts and attended Silver Lake Regional High School where he was a letterman in soccer and wrestling, and won All-Conference honors and All-State honors. He played college soccer for Seton Hall, where he was named to the All-Big East first team his senior season, finishing his career at with 11 goals and 24 assists.

Vercollone also played for the Cape Cod Crusaders of the USL Premier Development League, helping the team to consecutive PDL Championship titles in 2002 and 2003.

Professional

Vercollone was drafted 42nd overall in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft by the Columbus Crew, but was not offered a contract by the team. Instead, he was picked up by New England Revolution and signed to a developmental contract,[1] but saw practically no time on the field his rookie season, playing a total of 2 minutes in two games. The Revolution released him to waivers following the 2005 season in which he played a total of 35 minutes in 3 games.

On April 10, 2006, Vercollone joined the Charleston Battery for the 2006 USL First Division season.[2] In two seasons with the Battery, he made 66 appearances, scoring three goals and six assists for 12 points overall. In January 2008 Vercollone signed for the Richmond Kickers of the USL Second Division, and was part of the Kickers team which won the 2009 USL Second Division championship. On January 14, 2010 Richmond announced the re-signing of Vercollone for the 2010 season.[3]

Vercollone re-signed for a fourth season with Richmond on November 10, 2010.[4] The club signed him for the 2012 season on September 22, 2011.[5]

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

On October 19, 2014 it was announced that Vercollone was the first ever signing for new United Soccer League club Colorado Springs Switchbacks.[6]

Vercollone ended his first season with the Colorado Springs Switchbacks with 14 goals and 9 assists.[7]

On October 26, 2015 it was announced that Vercollone was in the United Soccer League All-League Team. [8]

On December 4, 2015 it was announced that Vercollone would return to United Soccer League club Colorado Springs Switchbacks for the 2016 United Soccer League season.[7] On March 6, 2016 Vercollone scored 2 goals in a 3–1 victory against Colorado State-Pueblo University in a preseason game.[9] On March 12, 2016 Vercollone scored in a 3–2 preseason victory against UCCS.[10] On March 15, 2016 Vercollone scored in a 4–0 preseason win against Ventura County Fusion.[11]

Honors

Cape Cod Crusaders

Richmond Kickers

Colorado Springs Switchbacks

References

  1. ^ "Soccer gave his life a kick start – The Boston Globe".
  2. ^ Charleston signs four
  3. ^ "Richmond re-signs four". USLsoccer.com. Retrieved 2010-02-05.
  4. ^ "Kickers Welcome Back Vercollone – OurSports Central".
  5. ^ http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/565676.html
  6. ^ http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/842929.html
  7. ^ a b http://www.uslsoccer.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=32800&ATCLID=210560096&SPID=157017&SPSID=917152
  8. ^ http://www.uslsoccer.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=32800&ATCLID=210452188&SPID=157014&SPSID=917134
  9. ^ http://www.uslsoccer.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32800&ATCLID=210777187
  10. ^ "Gonzalez Leads Switchbacks to Preseason Win". USLSoccer.com. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
  11. ^ "Switchbacks Take Impressive Win against Fusion". USLSoccer.com. Retrieved 2016-03-23.

External links

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