Lars Konstantin Eckenrode (born March 24, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who plays for South Georgia Tormenta FC in USL League One.
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Lars Konstantin Eckenrode | ||
| Date of birth | (1995-03-24) March 24, 1995 (age 27) | ||
| Place of birth | West Springfield, Virginia, United States | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centerback | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | South Georgia Tormenta | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2013 | D.C. United | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2016 | Michigan Wolverines | 68 | (1) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014 | D.C. United U-23 | ||
| 2015–2016 | AFC Ann Arbor | 4 | (1) |
| 2017–2018 | Toronto FC II | 18 | (0) |
| 2018 | Toronto FC III[1] | 3 | (0) |
| 2019– | South Georgia Tormenta | 21 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2022 | |||
Eckenrode grew up in West Springfield, Virginia and played soccer for the West Springfield Spartans. After a decorated club and high school career, he attended the University of Michigan for four years, where he played for the Wolverines. Scoring once in 68 appearances, while also recording 2 assists, he was named to the Big Ten All-Rookie Team in 2013 and College Sports Madness Preseason All-Big Ten Team in 2014.[2]
During his time in college, Eckenrode also spent time with National Premier Soccer League sides D.C. United U-23 and AFC Ann Arbor.[3][4]
Eckenrode was drafted in the fourth round, 83rd overall, in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by Toronto FC on January 17, 2017.[5] He signed with United Soccer League side Toronto FC II on March 16, 2017.[6] Eckenrode made his professional debut on March 25, 2017, in a 1-0 victory over Phoenix Rising.[7] He missed the majority of the 2017 season as he was rehabbing from an injury. On March 23, 2018, Toronto FC II re-signed Eckenrode.[8]
On December 11, 2018, Eckenrode signed with Tormenta FC of the newly founded USL League One.[9] He scored his first professional goal on April 14, 2019 in a 1–1 draw with Orlando City B.[10]
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