29 Facts About Ben Lundgaard

Benjamin Cunningham Lundgaard was born on September 25,1995 and is an American retired soccer player who played as a goalkeeper.

Ben Lundgaard appeared at the semi-professional level for Fresno Fuego and New York Red Bulls U-23 and spent time with Columbus Crew SC, Indy Eleven, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, Atlanta United, and Atlanta United 2 at the professional level.

Ben Lundgaard played collegiately for four seasons at Virginia Tech, leading the Hokies to the NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament for the first time in nine years as a junior and earning a first-team all-Atlantic Coast Conference nod as a senior.

Ben Lundgaard was drafted by Columbus Crew SC in the first round of the 2018 MLS SuperDraft but never made an appearance for the club, spending time on loan at Indy Eleven and Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.

Ben Lundgaard joined Atlanta United 2 ahead of the 2020 season.

Ben Lundgaard was a three-year varsity letterman and as a senior a team captain, winning the DIAA Division I state championship and finishing nationally ranked in each of his seasons on varsity.

Ben Lundgaard played club soccer with Delaware Rush and committed to play collegiately at Virginia Tech.

Ben Lundgaard kept six shutouts and was responsible for five of Virginia Tech's nine victories on the year.

Ben Lundgaard made two saves in that game, holding the Fighting Irish to a scoreless draw.

Ben Lundgaard kept eight shutouts in 22 appearances as a junior, both career-highs, and led the Hokies to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2007.

Ben Lundgaard was named as a team captain as a senior, going on to play all but eight minutes on the season ahead of Morten Lamps.

Ben Lundgaard kept six clean sheets in 20 appearances and was named First Team All-Atlantic Coast Conference.

Ben Lundgaard appeared in 70 matches during his time at Virginia Tech, while his 23 career shutouts ranked second in school history, behind only Chase Harrison.

Ben Lundgaard returned to the PDL following his junior season at Virginia Tech, playing for New York Red Bulls U-23.

Ben Lundgaard conceded just 10 regular season goals and helped the club to the PDL regular season title.

Ben Lundgaard started the Eastern Conference play-in game but conceded a season-high four goals as the U-23s were eliminated by Long Island Rough Riders.

Ben Lundgaard appeared 14 times and was named as the 2017 PDL Goalkeeper of the Year.

Ben Lundgaard was one of five goalkeepers selected to participate in the 2018 MLS Combine and one of two Virginia Tech players, along with Marcelo Acuna.

Less than a week later, Ben Lundgaard was sent to United Soccer League club Indy Eleven on a season-long loan.

Ben Lundgaard sat on the bench 23 times on the year, then returned to Columbus at the end of the season without appearing in a match for the Eleven.

Ben Lundgaard appeared in four of the club's first six matches of the season, keeping two clean sheets, but fell out of the lineup behind Kyle Morton and midseason arrival Austin Pack.

On January 27,2020, Ben Lundgaard signed for USL Championship club Atlanta United 2.

Ben Lundgaard then joined Atlanta United on a short-term loan for the resumption of the 2020 CONCACAF Champions League.

Ben Lundgaard joined on a one-year deal with two additional option years; Atlanta vice president Carlos Bocanegra said that Lundgaard had "been a model of consistency and hard work since joining Atlanta United 2" and had earned an opportunity with the first team.

Ben Lundgaard missed the MLS season opener with a lower body injury but returned to sit on the bench 15 times in all competitions.

However, Ben Lundgaard did not play a game for the Atlanta first team.

Ben Lundgaard appeared in four matches, all coming while back on loan with Atlanta United 2.

Ben Lundgaard never appeared for the Atlanta United first team, but played in 17 games across two years with the 2's.

Ben Lundgaard is of Norwegian heritage: his great-grandfather was born in Norway.