Stephen King

Stephen King (born March 6, 1986) is an American former professional soccer player.

Career

Youth and high school King attended Shawnee High School where he was a four-year starter (2000–03) under coach Brian Gibney. He led the Renegades to a 99–5–3 record during his tenure, including 2001 and 2003 Group IV state championships. During the latter title run, King's senior year, he recorded 24 goals and 27 assists. He was a Hermann Trophy semi-finalist for his junior and senior seasons, and a Lowe's Senior CLASS Award, College Soccer News First Team All-American and First Team All-ACC for his senior season. He was also named to ESPN The Magazine's 2007 Academic All-America Men's Soccer Team.

Professional On January 18, 2008, King became the Maryland Terrapins' 22nd MLS draftee since its inception in 1996. The Chicago Fire selected him in the third round (40th overall). and made his first career start against the San Jose Earthquakes on April 12.

King scored his first MLS goal against the New England Revolution on May 3. It was an unassisted goal in the 76th minute.

On November 26, 2008, King was selected by Seattle Sounders FC in the fourth round of the 2008 MLS Expansion Draft. He made his Sounders debut on May 2, 2009, appearing as a substitute against his old club Chicago Fire FC.

King was traded to D.C. United on April 30, 2010. Seattle received a second-round pick in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft in exchange. He made his debut for DC a day later in a 2–0 loss at home to the New York Red Bulls. King signed a new contract with D.C. on September 8, 2011. Terms were undisclosed.

King was released by D.C. United on December 18, 2012.

Statistics Season Club Country Competition Apps. Goals Assists 2008 Chicago Fire FC Major League Soccer 20 2 1 2009 Seattle Sounders FC 10 0 0 2010 0 0 0 D.C. United 20 0 1 2011 20 1 0 2012 7 0 1 Total Last Updated May 5, 2023 77 3 3

Honors

Seattle Sounders FC U.S. Open Cup (1): 2009

Personal King is the son of Douglas and Jayne King, and has two brothers, Brian and Sean.