13 Facts About Diego Walsh

Diego Walsh played club soccer for Miami Strike Force, and was a major part of a talented team which won 5 consecutive state championships, 2 regional championships, and finished second in the National Championship.

Diego Walsh turned down numerous other university scholarships to play four years of college soccer for Southern Methodist University, from 1999 to 2002, on a full scholarship.

In both his junior and senior years, Diego Walsh was a NSCAA first team All-American.

Diego Walsh is currently SMU's all-time leader in assists, with 39, and ranks fifth in goals, with 39.

Diego Walsh was later named in the NSCAA "Team of the Decade," in 2010.

Diego Walsh did not garner much time with the Crew, although playing extremely well when he was given the opportunity earning Columbus Crew Goal of the Year for 2003.

Diego Walsh was traded at the end of the season to the Kansas City Wizards.

Diego Walsh was released by Kansas City Wizards during the 2005 season.

Diego Walsh was recommended to Adelaide by Romario himself, who regarded him highly as a player.

Diego Walsh debuted impressively against Sydney FC on 14 January 2007, with an assist to Fernando for an 88th-minute winner.

Diego Walsh was the team's top goal scorer with 4 goals helping Adelaide United reach the 2008 Asian Champions League final for the first time.

Diego Walsh was signed up by the Wellington Phoenix, on a two-year contract and became a firm favorite with the Wellington Phoenix supporter's group Yellow Fever.

Diego Walsh is currently an assistant coach at NCAA D1 program Grand Canyon University.