Kris Tyrpak

Kristopher Evan Tyrpak (born March 19, 1992) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a forward.

Career Early career Raised in Dripping Springs, Texas, Tyrpak started his youth career with the Austin Capitals Soccer Club and Lonestar Soccer Club. He also played for Dripping Springs High School for four years, where he received several concussions. As a result, he now wears a head guard during matches. He went on to attend Houston Baptist University where he played college soccer for the Houston Baptist Huskies from 2010 to 2013. He also played for the Austin Aztex of the USL PDL from 2012 to 2013. On October 11, 2014, Tyrpak scored his first Major League Soccer goal against the Colorado Rapids, in which he dribbled around several players before entering the penalty box and scoring.

San Jose Earthquakes / Back to Aztex After the folding of Chivas USA in November 2014, Tyrpak was selected in the 2014 MLS Dispersal Draft by San Jose Earthquakes. However, he was waived by San Jose on February 26, 2015, during their pre-season. He re-signed with the Aztex, now playing in the USL, on March 11, 2015.

Swope Park Rangers On December 16, 2015, Tyrpak signed for newly formed USL club Swope Park Rangers. Tyrpak scored his first goal for the Swope Park Rangers on April 27 in a game against Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2. Tyrpak helped the team advance to the USL Western Conference Championship.

San Antonio FC San Antonio FC announced the signing of Tyrpak for the 2017 USL season on December 6, 2016.

Miami FC 2 Tyrpak helped Miami FC advance to the finals and win the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) National Championship.

Nashville SC On August 8, 2018, Tyrpak signed with USL side Nashville SC. On November 14, 2018, Nashville announced that they had not re-signed Tyrpak for the 2019 season.

Austin Bold On November 14, 2018, it was announced that Tyrpak would join Austin Bold FC ahead of their inaugural 2019 season.

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