Troy Perkins

Troy Perkins (born July 29, 1981 in Springfield, Ohio) is an American soccer player, who currently plays goalkeeper for D.C. United of Major League Soccer.

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July 29 - 1981 - Springfield - Ohio - Soccer - Goalkeeper - D.C. United - Major League Soccer

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Perkins played college soccer at the University of South Florida and the University of Evansville. He was named third-team All-Conference USA in 2001, and second-team All-CUSA in 2002. He transferred to Evansville for his senior season. Perkins also played in the PDL for the Cape Cod Crusaders in 2002 and 2003.

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College soccer - University of South Florida - University of Evansville - PDL - Cape Cod Crusaders

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Upon graduating in 2003, Perkins went undrafted. However, he was signed to a developmental contract by D.C. United. Not expected to contribute, Perkins was given an opportunity after both Nick Rimando and Doug Warren lost their starting positions. Perkins proved up to the task, and went on to start 16 games for the team, posting a 1.62 goals against average. Although Perkins was performing well, the team suffered during his tenure, and he was replaced near the end of the season with Nick Rimando, who would also start for United throughout the playoffs.

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Developmental contract - Nick Rimando - Doug Warren

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