Stephen Neumann (born October 2, 1991) is a former American

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player. Steve Neumann was selected 4th overall in the 2014 MLS draft and played 3 seasons for the New England Revolution making 36 appearances.

Career

College and Amateur

Neumann played four years of

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between 2010 and 2013. He ended his Georgetown career with 41 goals and 34 assists and was twice an NSCAA Second Team All American. While at Georgetown, Neumann also appeared for

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club

Reading United AC Reading United AC is an American soccer team based in Reading, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1995, the team plays in USL League Two, the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid. The club plays its home games at Don Thomas Stadium on the campus ...

from 2011 to 2013. Neumann was named Reading United captain in 2013 and finished his career with Reading having played 29 matches and scoring 7 goals.

Professional

On January 16, 2014, Neumann was selected in the first round (4th overall) of the 2014 MLS SuperDraft by

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. Neumann made his professional debut on April 5, 2014, in a 2-0 loss against

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. Neumann was released by New England at the end of 2016 season, and announced his retirement via

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on December 22, 2016.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Neumann, Steve 1991 births Living people American soccer players American people of German descent Association football forwards Georgetown Hoyas men's soccer players Major League Soccer players NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament Most Outstanding Player winners New England Revolution draft picks New England Revolution players People from New Hope, Pennsylvania Reading United A.C. players Soccer players from Pennsylvania USL League Two players