Chris Gbandi

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  www.albionhurricanes.org/index.cfm?pg=AlumniNews - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 4/24/2005    Last Visited: 5/25/2009  

  FRISCO, Texas (Ticker) - FC Dallas announced Friday that the team has finalized the transfer of defender Chris Gbandi to FK Haugesund of the Norwegian Second Division.
  
  Per team and league policy, terms of the transfer were not disclosed.
  
  Selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft, Gbandi played in 111 games with Dallas in six seasons, including 100 starts. He scored three goals and recorded eight assists, and leaves as one of only 14 players in team history to appear in over 100 regular-season games.
  
  "We're proud that Chris was able to develop as a professional here in Dallas," FC Dallas general manager Michael Hitchcock said.
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  Gbandi came to the MLS after a successful career at the University of Connecticut, where he won the Hermann Trophy in 2000 and was a finalist in 1999 and 2001.
  
  "We thank Chris for his effort and commitment to FC Dallas over the course of his career," Dallas coach Steve Morrow said.
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  "We believe this is the right move for Chris at this stage of his life and we wish the very best for him in the future."
  
  Updated on Friday, Feb 8, 2008 7:38 pm, EST
  
  Chris Gbandi
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  Chris Gbandi
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  Full name Chris Gbandi
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  Chris Gbandi (born April 7, 1979 in Bong Mines, Liberia) is a Liberian-American professional soccer player, who currently plays left back for FK Haugesund.
  
  Gbandi was drafted by the Dallas Burn (now FC Dallas) first overall in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft after a hugely successful career at the University of Connecticut, where he was a finalist for the Hermann Trophy in 1999 and 2001, and a winner in 2000 (he was named First Team All-American during his last two years in college). However, Gbandi missed all of the 2002 season while rehabilitating a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). He returned in the 2003 season, where he registered one goal and two assists after playing 22 games in a disappointing campaign for the Burn. Gbandi played in another 23 games in 2004.
  
  It was speculated that Gbandi might cap for the United States national team, however, in 2004 he accepted an offer from the Liberian national team to compete in the 2006 World Cup Qualifiers, making him ineligible for the US squad.[citation needed]
  
  On February 8, 2008, he completed a transfer to FK Haugesund.[1]
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  Chris Gbandi, Albion Hurricanes Alumnus
  
  Chris Gbandi is an Albion Hurricane who now plays defender with FC Dallas in the MLS. Chris let us know his thoughts about his years with Albion Hurricanes FC..."Growing up as a youth in Houston it was always my dream to play college and pro soccer.

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  www.albionhurricanes.org/index.php?ct=Alumni - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 6/16/2008    Last Visited: 6/16/2008  

  Chris Gbandi
  
  University of Connecticut

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  Published on: 10/23/2004    Last Visited: 2/4/2006  

  Gbandi Gets Chance of a Lifetime11/2/2004 1:52:51 PM
  
  October 23, 2004 - It's a long way from the soccer fields of Bear Creek Park to Monrovia, Liberia.
  
  When 10-year-old Chris Gbandi arrived in the United States in 1989, it was a carefully calculated plan by his parents to move him out of the war-torn country.
  
  Two years earlier his parents had arrived in the United States, while Chris and his siblings remained in Liberia with relatives and friends.
  
  After playing youth soccer in Houston and leading the University of Connecticut to a national championship while winning the Hermann Award as the nation's top college soccer player, Gbandi was chosen No. 1 in the 2001 superdraft despite a severe knee injury.
  
  Gbandi missed the 2002 season, returning to action in 2003, then having surgery to a damaged ankle at season's end.This year Gbandi appeared in 23 games, starting 20 times at left back.
  
  Recently Liberia has come calling for Gbandi to play in international matches, including World Cup qualifiers.
  
  After turning down numerous requests, Gbandi finally said yes and played in an Oct. 10 World Cup qualifier against Senegal in Monrovia.
  
  "I finally decided to seize the opportunity to play against the world-class players of Senegal," said Gbandi, who holds dual citizenship for Liberia and the United States.
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  The country pretty much stopped, with fans lined up on the road," said Gbandi, who started 20 games for the Dallas Burn.
  
  So how did Gbandi feel under such difficult circumstances?
  
  "You go into the game trying to see how you fit in," he said."It is another level, and it forces you up or you will get embarrassed.I came out of there with a lot of confidence, which I hope to build on."
  
  After initially teasing Gbandi about his lack of a Liberian accent, his teammates warmed to him after his performance.
  
  In attendance were many of Gbandi's relatives whom he caught up with later that night after the match.
  
  Gbandi even gave his relatives his $1,000 game fee.
  
  "The whole experience reminded me how fortunate my situation is.Over there people are starving, looking for a place to sleep.The trip made me realize I am lucky," he said.

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  Albion Hurricanes FC :: Houston, Texas - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 4/24/2005    Last Visited: 7/30/2008  

  FRISCO, Texas (Ticker) - FC Dallas announced Friday that the team has finalized the transfer of defender Chris Gbandi to FK Haugesund of the Norwegian Second Division.
  
  Per team and league policy, terms of the transfer were not disclosed.
  
  Selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft, Gbandi played in 111 games with Dallas in six seasons, including 100 starts.He scored three goals and recorded eight assists, and leaves as one of only 14 players in team history to appear in over 100 regular-season games.
  
  "We're proud that Chris was able to develop as a professional here in Dallas," FC Dallas general manager Michael Hitchcock said.
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  Gbandi came to the MLS after a successful career at the University of Connecticut, where he won the Hermann Trophy in 2000 and was a finalist in 1999 and 2001.
  
  "We thank Chris for his effort and commitment to FC Dallas over the course of his career," Dallas coach Steve Morrow said.
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  "We believe this is the right move for Chris at this stage of his life and we wish the very best for him in the future."
  
  Updated on Friday, Feb 8, 2008 7:38 pm, EST
  
  Chris Gbandi
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  Chris Gbandi
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  Chris Gbandi
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  Chris Gbandi (born April 7, 1979 in Bong Mines, Liberia) is a Liberian - American professional soccer player, who currently plays left back for FK Haugesund.
  
  Gbandi was drafted by the Dallas Burn (now FC Dallas) first overall in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft after a hugely successful career at the University of Connecticut, where he was a finalist for the Hermann Trophy in 1999 and 2001, and a winner in 2000 (he was named First Team All-American during his last two years in college).However, Gbandi missed all of the 2002 season while rehabilitating a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).He returned in the 2003 season, where he registered one goal and two assists after playing 22 games in a disappointing campaign for the Burn.Gbandi played in another 23 games in 2004.
  
  It was speculated that Gbandi might cap for the United States national team, however, in 2004 he accepted an offer from the Liberian national team to compete in the 2006 World Cup Qualifiers, making him ineligible for the US squad.[citation needed]
  
  On February 8, 2008, he completed a transfer to FK Haugesund.[1]
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  Chris Gbandi, Albion Hurricanes Alumnus
  
  Chris Gbandi is an Albion Hurricane who now plays defender with FC Dallas in the MLS.Chris let us know his thoughts about his years with Albion Hurricanes FC ... "Growing up as a youth in Houston it was always my dream to play college and pro soccer.

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  Albion Hurricanes FC :: Houston, Texas - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 4/24/2005    Last Visited: 6/16/2008  

  FRISCO, Texas (Ticker) - FC Dallas announced Friday that the team has finalized the transfer of defender Chris Gbandi to FK Haugesund of the Norwegian Second Division.
  
  Per team and league policy, terms of the transfer were not disclosed.
  
  Selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft, Gbandi played in 111 games with Dallas in six seasons, including 100 starts.He scored three goals and recorded eight assists, and leaves as one of only 14 players in team history to appear in over 100 regular-season games.
  
  "We're proud that Chris was able to develop as a professional here in Dallas," FC Dallas general manager Michael Hitchcock said.
  ...
  Gbandi came to the MLS after a successful career at the University of Connecticut, where he won the Hermann Trophy in 2000 and was a finalist in 1999 and 2001.
  
  "We thank Chris for his effort and commitment to FC Dallas over the course of his career," Dallas coach Steve Morrow said.
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  "We believe this is the right move for Chris at this stage of his life and we wish the very best for him in the future."
  
  Updated on Friday, Feb 8, 2008 7:38 pm, EST
  
  Chris Gbandi
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  Chris Gbandi
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  Chris Gbandi
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  Chris Gbandi (born April 7, 1979 in Bong Mines, Liberia) is a Liberian - American professional soccer player, who currently plays left back for FK Haugesund.
  
  Gbandi was drafted by the Dallas Burn (now FC Dallas) first overall in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft after a hugely successful career at the University of Connecticut, where he was a finalist for the Hermann Trophy in 1999 and 2001, and a winner in 2000 (he was named First Team All-American during his last two years in college).However, Gbandi missed all of the 2002 season while rehabilitating a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).He returned in the 2003 season, where he registered one goal and two assists after playing 22 games in a disappointing campaign for the Burn.Gbandi played in another 23 games in 2004.
  
  It was speculated that Gbandi might cap for the United States national team, however, in 2004 he accepted an offer from the Liberian national team to compete in the 2006 World Cup Qualifiers, making him ineligible for the US squad.[citation needed]
  
  On February 8, 2008, he completed a transfer to FK Haugesund.[1]
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  Chris Gbandi, Albion Hurricanes Alumnus
  
  Chris Gbandi is an Albion Hurricane who now plays defender with FC Dallas in the MLS.Chris let us know his thoughts about his years with Albion Hurricanes FC ... "Growing up as a youth in Houston it was always my dream to play college and pro soccer.

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  Albion Hurricanes Soccer Club :: Houston, Texas ::... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 3/25/2006    Last Visited: 9/15/2007  

  Chris Gbandi University of Connecticut

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  Barn Burners 1871 - News - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 12/18/2001    Last Visited: 2/11/2005  

  Gbandi leads area draftees 11.Italy youngsters down US 2-0 12.U.S. look to Italy as measuring stick 13.Kovalenko notes 'faster' Germany 14.National defense: Hejduk battles for a World Cup chance on U.S. backline 15.U.S. to Take on Italy in Soccer ============================================ 1.With Trade for Williams, D.C. United Goes Back to the Future
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  10. Gbandi leads area draftees
  
  By BRIAN McTAGGART Houston Chronicle - Wednesday, February 13, 2002
  
  A handful of men's and women's players from the Houston area were picked in Major League Soccer and Women's United Soccer Association drafts over the weekend.
  
  Leading the way was the University of Connecticut's Chris Gbandi, who was the No. 1 overall pick in Sunday's MLS SuperDraft by the Dallas Burn.
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  For Gbandi, a 6-0, 180-pound defender from Cypress Falls, being the top pick was a thrill.
  
  "I kind of figured I would be from the way people were talking, but until they call you and you go up there and receive your jersey, you're still nervous," he said.

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  GBANDI NAMED 2001 HERMANN TROPHY FINALIST - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 4/21/2001    Last Visited: 10/15/2001  

  CHARLOTTE , NC - University of Connecticut men's soccer team member Chris Gbandi was named a finalists for the 2001 Hermann Trophy as announced Wednesday afternoon by the National Soccer Hall of Fame , in advance of the upcoming NCAA season.The Hermann , college soccer's equivalent to the Heisman Trophy , honors the outstanding male and female collegiate soccer player in the United States.Gbandi , the 2000 recipient of the Hermann Trophy , earned his third straight nomination for the upcoming 2001 season.
  
  The candidates were chosen by a ballot of Division I college coaches and selected media.In a twist added to the selection process this year , two spots on the final ballot will remain open until Oct. 1. At that time , a poll of coaches and media will be conducted to add the final two names to each of the 15-player ballots before the final voting is conducted.This is to ensure that any players having a stellar season will be eligible to win the prestigious player of the year award.
  
  Final ballots will be distributed to all Division I college coaches , tabulated and three men and three women finalists will be announced on Dec. 1. The winners of the 2001 Hermann Trophy will be announced at the College Cups , the women on Dec. 8 in Dallas , TX , and the men on Dec. 15 in Columbus , OH..
  
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  Gbandi was selected the 2001 Preseason BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year and was a unanimous selection to the All-BIG EAST Preseason First Team after helping UConn win the National Title in 2000.Along with receiving the Hermann Trophy Award in 2000 , Gbandi was also voted a NSCAA/Adidas All-American , the BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year , an All-BIG EAST First Team selection , and a NSCAA/adidas All-New England First Team.
  
  Joseph M. Morrone received the Hermann Trophy in 1980 , joining Gbandi as UConn's only two male recipients of the award.
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  Connecticut senior defender Chris Gbandithe 2001 Hermann Trophy winner ,called up to the Liberian National Team
  
  Men's Soccer Prepares toDefend National Title

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  Los Angeles Galaxy Message Board : NCAA Soccer -... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 12/17/2001    Last Visited: 12/23/2001  

  I think Sigi should go after a guy by the name of Chris Gbandi from UConn (Herman Trophy winner last year).I believe we almost signed him last year too but he went back to finish school.
  
  Anyone...where's our talent gonna come from?
  
  Posts: 13 | From: Redondo | Registered: Aug 2001
  
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  That Gbandi looked pretty good.Don't think we'll be able to touch him though.We were finalists last year.What chance do we have of getting a high profile college kid like that?
  
  Posts: 911 | From: | Registered: Dec 1999

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  Published on: 7/7/2001    Last Visited: 7/10/2002  

  Chris Gbandi from UConn to Dallas Burn...
  
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  This Sunday the Dallas Burn drafted Chris Gbandi as their first pick in the MLS soccer draft.Gbandi, a UConn student, three time all-american, and is well known for leading his team to the 2000 national title.Chris intends to start playing immediately as his dream of playing in the World Cup gets closer and closer to becoming reality.
  
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