10 Facts About Andrew Dykstra

Andrew Dykstra is an American former professional soccer player who played as a goalkeeper.

Andrew Dykstra was named to the CAA All-Rookie Team as a freshman in 2005, and played in all 18 matches for VCU in his senior season, being named to the All-CAA Second Team and recognized as the goalkeeper on the 2008 Scholar All-East Third Team.

Undrafted out of college, Andrew Dykstra was signed to Chicago Fire's developmental roster on April 6,2009 and signed to a senior roster spot later in June 2009.

Andrew Dykstra made his full professional debut for Fire on June 30,2009, in a US Open Cup third-round game against Wilmington Hammerheads.

Andrew Dykstra became the Fire's number one goalkeeper just prior to the 2010 season, when the new coaching staff, in a surprise last-minute move, chose to waive starting goalkeeper Jon Busch.

Andrew Dykstra made his MLS debut on March 27,2010, in Chicago's 2010 season opener against the New York Red Bulls.

Andrew Dykstra signed with Charleston Battery of the USL Pro league on March 23,2011.

Later in the same season, Andrew Dykstra started for a friendly game against Fulham FC where he suffered a ruptured Achilles and was ruled out for the rest of the season.

On February 8,2018, Andrew Dykstra was traded by Sporting Kansas City to Colorado Rapids in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft.

Andrew Dykstra was released by Colorado at the end of their 2018 season.