Robert O'Shea "Shea" Salinas (born June 24, 1986) is an American former professional
soccer
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Furman University
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, where he was named to the NSCAA All-America Third Team and the NSCAA All-South Region First Team in 2007, and the NSCAA All-South Region Third Team in 2006, as well as receiving First Team All Southern Conference honors in both 2007 and 2006. During his days at Furman University, Salinas was a brother in the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. During his college years, Salinas played with both the DFW Tornados and Carolina Dynamo in the USL Premier Development League.
Professional
Salinas was drafted 15th overall by the expansion
San Jose Earthquakes
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in the
2008 MLS SuperDraft
The 2008 MLS SuperDraft took place on January 18, 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland. It was the ninth annual Major League Soccer SuperDraft. The first selection was made by the Kansas City Wizards, after acquiring the selection from the expansion San ...
. He made his MLS debut in the Quakes' season opener against Los Angeles Galaxy on April 3, 2008. He scored his first Quakes goal during a 3-2 loss against
Kansas City Wizards
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on October 18, 2008. He also spent part of the 2008 season on loan with Charleston Battery in the USL First Division. He also holds the career assist record for the San Jose Earthquakes.
Salinas was selected by
Philadelphia Union
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in the
2009 MLS Expansion Draft
The 2009 MLS Expansion Draft took place on November 25, 2009, and was a special draft for the Major League Soccer expansion team Philadelphia Union.
FormatSource
* Only 1 player may be selected from each team. Five of the league's 15 current teams ...
on November 25, 2009.
On November 24, 2010, Salinas was selected by Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the
2010 MLS Expansion Draft
The 2010 MLS Expansion Draft took place on November 24, 2010, and was a special draft for the Major League Soccer expansion teams Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Portland Timbers.
Format2022 season.
Personal life
Born in the United States, Salinas is of
Mexican
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