Derek Popovich

Derek Popovich (born April 24, 1981, in Syracuse, New York, United States) is a midfielder who plays for American MISL side Syracuse Silver Knights.
Biography
Early life and career
Popovich grew up in Baldwinsville, New York. He attended SUNY Oswego, playing on the men's soccer team from 1999 to 2002. In 2002, he began his professional career with the Albany Blackwatch Highlanders in the fourth division Premier Development League. In 2004, he moved to the Atlanta Silverbacks of the USL First Division. He played only one game. In 2005, he moved to the Wilmington Hammerheads of the USL Second Division.
Achievements
* At Oswego, Derek Popovich '04 is second in points with ninety-two.
* Along with appearing twice on the single-season scoring list, he is in the career top-five in goals (38) and assists (16).
* In 2000, he was named Third Team All-State and appeared on the SUNYAC All-Conference Teams three times - once at First Team and twice at Second Team.
 
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