Steve Patterson is a retired American

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. He is the head coach of the Foothill High School girls’ soccer team.

Youth

In 1994, Patterson graduated from Foothill High School. He attended

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, playing on the men's soccer team from 1994 to 1996.

Professional

In 1997, Patterson turned professional with the

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of the

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. He finished the season with sixteen goals, placing him fourth on the league's scoring chart. Patterson was also selected as Second Team All League. At the end of the season, Patterson signed with the

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. On November 6, 1997, the Chicago Fire selected Patterson in the

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. The Fire waived him on March 1, 1998. In 1998, Patterson moved to the

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where he played until 2000. In 2004, he spent the first half of the season with the Orange County Blue Star.USL announces Week 2 honors

International

In 1994, Patterson played for the United States U-20 men's national soccer team at the 1995 CONCACAF U-20 Tournament. Patterson and his teammates failed to qualify for the 1995 FIFA World Youth Championship.

External links

Steve Patterson bio

Benching gets Patterson’s attention

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Patterson, Steve Living people American soccer players Colorado Foxes players Fresno State Bulldogs men's soccer players National Professional Soccer League (1984–2001) players San Diego State Aztecs men's soccer players Orange County Blue Star players A-League (1995–2004) players USL League Two players United States men's under-20 international soccer players Men's association football forwards Year of birth missing (living people)