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University of New Hampshire Athletics
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Wingate Signs with Philadelphia Union Affiliate
4/5/2017 11:06:00 AM | Men's Soccer
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Former University of New Hampshire men's soccer standout Chris Wingate (Hovik, Norway) signed a one-year contract with Bethlehem Steel FC, the United Soccer League (USL) affiliate of the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer (MLS), Wednesday morning.
"We are very proud that Chris was able to sign his first professional contract," said UNH head coach Marc Hubbard. "He has always had the right mentality to be a pro and will work hard every day to help Bethlehem Steele be the best they can be. We look forward to continuing to see how Chris develops in his professional career. Chris is a great example of what we want in all current and future Wildcat student-athletes; someone that has the personal drive to be a professional soccer player, high achieving student and active member in our community."
Wingate joined Steel FC after a preseason trial that featured four appearances, including a start against Notre Dame on March 16. The Norway native was originally drafted 54th overall by New York City FC in the 2017 MLS Super Draft.
At UNH, Wingate not only excelled on the field in 2016, but also in the classroom. He graduated in December, finishing his degree in Finance & Information Systems/Business Analytics with a grade point average of 3.76. He was named an America East Presidential Scholar Athlete, a CoSIDA Academic All-America and All-District selection and was tabbed to the America East All-Academic Team. Wingate was also named the America East Men's Soccer Scholar Athlete of the Year.
On the pitch, the senior tallied 16 points on four goals and eight assists as he started in 18 of 19 games played. Three of his goals were game winners. He also received a host of post-season accolades, including being named a First Team Senior CLASS Award All-American, an NSCAA All-East Region First Team selection, the America East Midfielder of the Year, an AE All-Conference First Team member and an ECAC Honorable Mention All-Star.
For more information on men's soccer, visit www.UNHWildcats.com.
"We are very proud that Chris was able to sign his first professional contract," said UNH head coach Marc Hubbard. "He has always had the right mentality to be a pro and will work hard every day to help Bethlehem Steele be the best they can be. We look forward to continuing to see how Chris develops in his professional career. Chris is a great example of what we want in all current and future Wildcat student-athletes; someone that has the personal drive to be a professional soccer player, high achieving student and active member in our community."
Wingate joined Steel FC after a preseason trial that featured four appearances, including a start against Notre Dame on March 16. The Norway native was originally drafted 54th overall by New York City FC in the 2017 MLS Super Draft.
At UNH, Wingate not only excelled on the field in 2016, but also in the classroom. He graduated in December, finishing his degree in Finance & Information Systems/Business Analytics with a grade point average of 3.76. He was named an America East Presidential Scholar Athlete, a CoSIDA Academic All-America and All-District selection and was tabbed to the America East All-Academic Team. Wingate was also named the America East Men's Soccer Scholar Athlete of the Year.
On the pitch, the senior tallied 16 points on four goals and eight assists as he started in 18 of 19 games played. Three of his goals were game winners. He also received a host of post-season accolades, including being named a First Team Senior CLASS Award All-American, an NSCAA All-East Region First Team selection, the America East Midfielder of the Year, an AE All-Conference First Team member and an ECAC Honorable Mention All-Star.
For more information on men's soccer, visit www.UNHWildcats.com.
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