About Ethan White
Born 1991. Ethan White is an American association football player.
Norris Ethan White (born January 1, 1991) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a defender. He last played for New York City FC in Major League Soccer.
Youth and college soccer In 2009, White was one of 3 players to start all 23 matches for Maryland and was named to the All-ACC Freshman team. In 2010, he was named to the All-ACC Second Team.
Club career D.C United
White signed a homegrown player contract with D.C. United on December 14, 2010. He made his professional debut on April 6, 2011, in a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup game against Philadelphia Union, and made his MLS debut on April 9 in a game against Los Angeles Galaxy.
White played in 24 games for D.C. United in 2011 logging 1928 minutes as a rookie.
White sent on a short loan with USL Pro club Richmond Kickers on June 14, 2012.
In 2013, White featured in 14 games for D.C. United logging 1099 minutes. White started in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup final that D.C. United won.
Philadelphia Union
On January 14, 2014, White was traded with the #1 spot in the MLS Allocation Ranking to Philadelphia Union in exchange for Jeff Parke and the #6 Allocation Ranking.
In May 2014 White was loaned to USL team Harrisburg City Islanders. He made one appearance on May 2, against Charleston Battery receiving a red card in the 66th minute.
White made his debut with Philadelphia on July 12, 2014, in a 3–3 draw against the Colorado Rapids.
New York City FC
On December 10, 2015, White was traded to New York City FC in exchange for a fourth-round selection in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft. He made his debut in the season opening, 4–3 win over Chicago on March 6, 2016. White was released by NYCFC on November 27, 2017. White is reportedly pursuing photography rather than soccer.
International White was part of the U-20 United States Youth National Team player pool. He played on the 2010 Milk Cup team that won in Northern Ireland. He was also a member of the U-18 United States Youth National Team player pool.
Career statistics
Honors Individual
2009 NCAA freshman of the year
Club D.C. United Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup (1): 2013
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Who is Ethan White?
American soccer player
When was Ethan White born?
Ethan White was born on 1 January 1991 in Kensington.
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Ethan White is an association football player.
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Ethan White is American.
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