Justin Sadler (born October 29, 1982, in

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), is a U.S.

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midfielder who last played for USL Second Division side Harrisburg City Islanders.

Youth

Sadler attended Cumberland Valley High School where he was a high school All American soccer player in 2000. He then entered

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where he was the team's freshman of the year in 2001. At some point, he transferred to the University of Akron where he finished his collegiate soccer career.

Professional

In 2003 and 2004, Sadler played for the amateur

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. On March 8, 2006, the St. Louis Steamers of the Major Indoor Soccer League selected Sadler in the third round of the MISL College Draft. However, the team folded before the 2006–2007 season and the Detroit Ignition picked up Sadler in the Dispersal Draft. That summer, he spent the season with the Harrisburg City Islanders of the USL Second Division and does not appear to have played for the Ignition at any time.

References

1982 births Living people American men's soccer players Drexel Dragons men's soccer players Akron Zips men's soccer players Ocean City Nor'easters players USL Second Division players Penn FC players USL League Two players Men's association football midfielders Soccer players from Pennsylvania Sportspeople from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania {{US-footy-midfielder-stub