Taylor Thomas Mueller (born September 20, 1988 in Kirkland, Washington) is a retired American soccer player.
![]() Mueller playing for Charleston Battery in 2016 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Taylor Thomas Mueller | ||
Date of birth | (1988-09-20) September 20, 1988 (age 33) | ||
Place of birth | Kirkland, Washington, United States | ||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2007–2010 | Washington Huskies | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2008 | Tacoma Tide | 10 | (0) |
2011 | Washington Crossfire | 9 | (0) |
2012–2019 | Charleston Battery | 203 | (8) |
2020–2021 | Tacoma Defiance | 41 | (1) |
Total | 263 | (9) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 8, 2021 |
Mueller played college soccer at the University of Washington between 2007 and 2010, where he made 72 appearances and scored 2 goals. During his time at Washington, Mueller was named UW's Defensive MVP, Second-Team NSCAA All-Far West Region, Second-Team All-Pac-10 in 2010, Third-Team NSCAA All-Far West Region, Second-Team All-Pac-10 in 2010 and was Second-team All-Pac-10 honoree in 2009.[1]
During his time at Washington, Mueller also played with Tacoma Tide in the USL Premier Development League in 2008.[2]
Mueller was drafted 38th overall in the 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft by Portland Timbers, but was not signed by the club.[3]
During 2011, Mueller played with USL Premier Development League club Washington Crossfire, where he made 9 league appearances.[4]
Mueller signed with USL Professional Division club Charleston Battery in March, 2012.[5] He made his professional debut on April 7, coming on as a 75th-minute substitute in a 2–1 victory over Richmond Kickers.
On November 9, 2021, Mueller announced his retirement from playing professional soccer.[6]
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