Kyle Culbertson (born November 3, 1992) is an American soccer player who last played as a defender for USL Championship club Birmingham Legion.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Kyle Culbertson | ||
Date of birth | (1992-11-03) November 3, 1992 (age 29) | ||
Place of birth | Columbus, Ohio, United States | ||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
2009–2011 | Columbus Crew | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011 | Akron Zips | 0 | (0) |
2012 | Columbia Lions | 13 | (0) |
2013–2015 | Ohio State Buckeyes | 42 | (10) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011 | Cincinnati Kings | 10 | (0) |
2012 | Mississippi Brilla | 16 | (0) |
2015 | Charlotte Eagles | 11 | (2) |
2016–2017 | Puerto Rico FC | 36 | (1) |
2018 | Saint Louis FC | 26 | (0) |
2019 | Birmingham Legion | 29 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 13, 2020 |
Culbertson played college soccer at Akron University, Columbia University and Ohio State University.[1][2] While playing college soccer, Culbertson also appeared in the USL PDL for Cincinnati Kings, Mississippi Brilla and Charlotte Eagles.[3][4]
After making his way down to Florida, Puerto Rico FC officials described him as "a versatile left-footed player who was highly impressive in the Puerto Rico open try out". Culbertson joined Puerto Rico FC of the North American Soccer League for the club's first season on May 18, 2016.[5] He was released at the end of the 2017 season.[6]
On December 20, 2017, it was announced that Culbertson would join United Soccer League side Saint Louis FC ahead of their 2018 season.[7]
On March 7, 2019, Culbertson joined USL side Birmingham Legion ahead of their inaugural season.[8]
Kyle's parents are David and Sue Culbertson. He is also married to a woman named Morgan with a daughter named Ellie.