Timothy Robert Ward (born February 28, 1987, in

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) is an American former professional soccer player.

Career

Youth and college

Ward, who can play any position on defense and also in defensive midfield, trained with the United States Under-17 team at the Bradenton Academy from 2002 to 2004. Following his graduation, he played a year of

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at Saint Louis University, starting 18 games for the Billikens, and being named second-team All- Conference USA.

Professional

Ward left after his freshman season to sign a

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contract with MLS, whereupon he was selected 12th overall in the

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by the MetroStars, who acquired the pick by trading

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. Ward acquitted himself well in his rookie season, especially with his runs and crosses from the left back spot. After the year, he was traded to

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for

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. After two seasons in Columbus, Ward was traded to

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on February 27, 2008, for Nicolas Hernández. However, he was waived at the end of the 2008 season without playing a first-team game. He was on trial with Chicago Fire for most of early 2009, eventually signing with the team in March. In 2009 Ward started all 19 games he appeared in for Chicago before breaking a toe on his left foot in the Superliga final against Mexican powerhouse Tigres and opting for surgery. Ward returned to Chicago in 2010. On August 6, 2010, Ward was traded to San Jose Earthquakes for a

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pick. Ward remained with San Jose through the 2012 season appearing in 16 league matches until his contract expired on December 31, 2012. Unfortunately, Ward has to retire early because of a torn hamstring tendon suffered in a preseason game against eventual English Premier League Champions Leicester City. United_States_national_teams,_and_was_part_of_the_Under-20_team_at_the_2005_FIFA_U-20_World_Cup.html" ;"title="United States men's national soccer team">United States national teams, and was part of the Under-20 team at the 2005 World_Youth_Championship._He_had_to_miss_the_tournament_due_to_an_injury.__Ward_also_was_a_member_of_the_Under-20_team_at_the_2007_FIFA_U-20_World_Cup.html" ;"title="FIFA U-20 World Cup">World Youth Championship. He had to miss the tournament due to an injury. Ward also was a member of the Under-20 team at the 2007 World_Youth_Championship.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ward, Tim 1987 births Living people American soccer players Saint Louis Billikens men's soccer players New York Red Bulls players Columbus Crew players Colorado Rapids players Chicago Fire FC players San Jose Earthquakes players Sportspeople from Waukesha, Wisconsin Soccer players from Wisconsin Major League Soccer players United States men's youth international soccer players United States men's under-20 international soccer players United States men's under-23 international soccer players New York Red Bulls draft picks Association football defenders