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Erik Hort

b. 1987

American soccer player

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About Erik Hort

Born 1987. Erik Hort is an American association football player.

Erik Hort (born February 16, 1987, in Montebello, New York) is an American soccer player who is a free agent.

Hort grew up in Montebello, NY. He is one of five children. His father, David Hort, is of Austrian descent, and his mother, Ora Hort, is of Israeli descent. Hort grew up In the academy PDA (Players Development Academy) In New Jersey. Hort was also a member of the Eastern New York ODP, Regional and National Team. With a very promising career ahead of him, Hort broke his leg in 2000 right before the National Team try outs, but quickly bounced back. In Hort's senior year of high school, He was discovered by Czech powerhouse Sparta Prague during a trip with the Regional team. He was eventually signed by them and spent one and a half seasons on their reserve team before joining the Fire in the fall of 2006. He has the ability to play several positions and can create opportunities with his great ability. After the year with the Fire Hort spent the next year going through two sports hernia surgeries in 2007–2008 before coming back and signing with Maccabi Tel Aviv. In 2009 Hort joined Maccabi Tel Aviv In the Israeli First Division where he signed for a year before moving to Hapoel Ra'anana also in the First Division, moving from the Second the year before.

He earned 3 caps with the United States U-20 men's national soccer team in 2006.

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Who is Erik Hort?

American soccer player

When was Erik Hort born?

Erik Hort was born on 16 February 1987 in Montebello.

What is Erik Hort's occupation?

Erik Hort is an association football player.

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Erik Hort is American.

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· Wikipedia: Erik Hort

· Wikidata: Q5388634

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