Justin Vom Steeg Explained

Justin Vom Steeg
Fullname:Justin Eric Vom Steeg
Birth Date:5 April 1997
Birth Place:Santa Barbara, California, United States
Height:1.93m (06.33feet)[1]
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthyears1:2007–2012
Youthclubs1:Santa Barbara Soccer Club
Youthyears2:2012–2015
Youthclubs2:Real So Cal
Collegeyears1:2015
College1:UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
Collegecaps1:20
Collegegoals1:0
Years1:2015
Clubs1:Ventura County Fusion
Caps1:11
Goals1:0
Years2:2016–2017
Clubs2:Fortuna Düsseldorf
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2016–2017
Clubs3:Fortuna Düsseldorf II
Caps3:13
Goals3:0
Years4:2017–2021
Clubs4:LA Galaxy II
Caps4:58
Goals4:0
Years5:2018–2021
Clubs5:LA Galaxy
Caps5:0
Goals5:0
Years6:2022
Clubs6:Portland Timbers
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Years7:2022
Clubs7:Portland Timbers 2
Caps7:6
Goals7:0
Nationalyears3:2016
Club-Update:September 23, 2022

Justin Eric Vom Steeg (born April 5, 1997) is an American soccer player.

Career

College & Amateur

Vom Steeg played college soccer at the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2015.[2] While at UC Santa Barbara, Vom Steeg played with Premier Development League side Ventura County Fusion.[3]

Professional

On August 23, 2016, Vom Steeg signed for 2. Bundesliga side Fortuna Düsseldorf.[4] After a season in Germany, Vom Steeg moved back to the United States when he signed with United Soccer League side LA Galaxy II on September 8, 2017.[5]

On March 1, 2018, it was announced that Vom Steeg had moved up to LA Galaxy.[6] Following the 2021 season, Vom Steeg was released by LA Galaxy.[7]

On January 25, 2022, Vom Steeg was signed by Portland Timbers.[8] Following the 2022 season, his contract option was declined by Portland.[9]

Personal

Justin is the son of Tim Vom Steeg, who is currently head coach of the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos soccer team.[10] He has three younger brothers, Carson, who plays for Loudoun United FC, and twin brothers Jared and Caden, who play collegiately for UC Santa Barbara.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Justin Vom Steeg . Portland Timbers . 23 August 2022.
  2. Web site: Justin Vom Steeg. UC Santa Barbara.
  3. Web site: Goalkeeper Stats. Uslpdl.com. September 28, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170706132051/http://www.uslpdl.com/page/show/2339975-goalie-stats. July 6, 2017. dead.
  4. Web site: Fortuna Dusseldorf signs U.S. U-20 goalkeeper Justin Vom Steeg. August 23, 2016. Sbisoccer.com.
  5. Web site: LA Galaxy II sign goalkeeper Justin Vom Steeg . Lagalaxy.com. March 4, 2022.
  6. Web site: Play Video LA Galaxy sign goalkeeper Justin Vom Steeg. LAGalaxy.com. LA Galaxy Communications. March 2, 2018.
  7. Web site: LA Galaxy announce 2021 roster decisions . Lagalaxy.com.
  8. Web site: Portland Timbers sign goalkeeper Justin Vom Steeg. Mlssoccer.com. March 4, 2022.
  9. Web site: Timbers announce roster status ahead of 2023 MLS season | PTFC. Portland. Timbers. Portland Timbers.
  10. Web site: Report: LAFC interested in U.S. youth int'l Justin vom Steeg. June 24, 2017. Angelsonparade.com.