Cyprian Hedrick (born 6 October 1989) is a former Cameroonian

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who is currently an assistant coach for

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in the

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Career

Hedrick played his college career at both

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and

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between 2007 and 2011. During this time he also appeared for

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club

Fresno Fuego Fresno Football Club U-23, formerly Fresno Fuego FC, was an American soccer team based in Fresno, California, United States. Founded in 2003, the team played in USL League Two, the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid. The club drew an ave ...

from 2009 to 2011. Hedrick was selected with the 30th overall pick in the second round of the

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. He was with the club throughout their 2012 MLS season, but never made a first-team appearance with the club. Hedrick signed with

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club

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in March 2013. Hedrick signed with USL Pro club

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on 4 February 2014. Hedrick joined USL side

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ahead of their 2017 season. Hedrick signed with

side

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for the 2019 season. Hedrick served as team captain for Tulsa in 2019, playing every minute he was eligible for. Hedrick announced his retirement from professional soccer on November 11, 2020.

References

External links

USL Pro profile
1989 births Living people Cameroonian footballers Cameroonian expatriate footballers Coastal Carolina Chanticleers men's soccer players Fresno Fuego players Sporting Kansas City players Sportspeople from Harris County, Texas Phoenix FC players OKC Energy FC players People from Friendswood, Texas San Antonio FC players FC Tulsa players Expatriate soccer players in the United States USL League Two players USL Championship players Sporting Kansas City draft picks Men's association football defenders Soccer players from Texas High school soccer coaches in the United States FC Tulsa coaches USL Championship coaches {{Cameroon-footy-defender-stub