Zach Wright (born December 18, 1995) is an American
soccer
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player.
Career
Youth and College
Wright played four years of
college soccer
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at the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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between 2014 and 2017. During his time with the Tar Heels, Jones tallied 15 goals and 28 assists across 79 appearances.
Wright also played for
Premier Development League
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side
Tobacco Road FC
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History
The club existed under various names as a highly successful amateur ...
in 2017.
Professional
On January 17, 2018, Wright signed a
homegrown player contract with
MLS
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side
Sporting Kansas City
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. However, he was waived by the club on February 27, 2018.
Wright signed with
United Soccer League
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side
Rio Grande Valley FC
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The team served as a ...
on March 16, 2018. He made his professional debut the same day in a 1–1 draw with
Saint Louis FC
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. Wright and Rio Grande Valley mutually parted ways on August 23, 2018.
References
External links
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Tar Heels bio
1995 births
American men's soccer players
Men's association football forwards
Living people
North Carolina Tar Heels men's soccer players
Tobacco Road FC players
Sporting Kansas City players
Rio Grande Valley FC Toros players
FC Tucson players
USL League Two players
USL Championship players
Soccer players from Texas
People from Smithville, Texas
USL League One players
Homegrown Players (MLS)
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