About Ken McDonald
Born 1957. Ken McDonald is an American association football player.
Ken McDonald (born September 26, 1957) is an American retired soccer forward who played in the North American Soccer League, Major Indoor Soccer League and American Soccer League. Ken has a twin sister Maryanne. He married with wife Annie Louise McDonald after they met at Penn State. They have 3 children and his eldest son Ryan is following in his father's footsteps coaching.
McDonald played for the Penn State Nittany Lions men's soccer team from 1975 to 1978. In 1979, McDonald played for both the San Jose Earthquakes and Tulsa Roughnecks of the North American Soccer League. In 1980, he moved to the Pennsylvania Stoners of the American Soccer League where he was a 1981 First Team All Star. In the fall of 1981, he signed with the Denver Avalanche of the Major Indoor Soccer League. In 1983, he joined the St. Louis Steamers where he played two seasons before being released in July 1985.
He coached Vanderbilt Commodores women's soccer.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Ken McDonald?
American soccer player
When was Ken McDonald born?
Ken McDonald was born on 26 September 1957 in Philadelphia.
What is Ken McDonald's occupation?
Ken McDonald is an association football player.
What nationality is Ken McDonald?
Ken McDonald is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ken McDonald (soccer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ken McDonald. https://biography.guide/ken-mcdonald-association-football-player/
MLA: "Ken McDonald." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ken-mcdonald-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Ken McDonald." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ken-mcdonald-association-football-player/.
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