Derek Popovich (born April 24, 1981 in Syracuse, New York,

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) is a midfielder who plays for American MISL side

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. Popovich grew up in Baldwinsville, New York. He attended

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, playing on the men's soccer team from 1999 to 2002. In 2002, he began his professional career with the Albany Blackwatch Highlanders in the fourth division Premier Development League. In 2004, he moved to the Atlanta Silverbacks of the

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. He played only one game.2004 Atlanta Silverbacks
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of the

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Excellent overview of career
{{DEFAULTSORT:Popovich, Derek 1981 births Living people Sportspeople from Syracuse, New York American soccer players Atlanta Silverbacks players USL First Division players USL Second Division players Wilmington Hammerheads FC players Albany BWP Highlanders players USL League Two players Soccer players from New York (state) Association football midfielders Syracuse Silver Knights players State University of New York at Oswego alumni