1. Eddie Gaven was born on October 25,1986 and is an American former soccer player who played 11 seasons in Major League Soccer, primarily with the Columbus Crew.
15 Facts About Eddie Gaven
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In July 2012, Gaven became the youngest player to play in 250 MLS matches at 25 years and 257 days old.
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Eddie Gaven was born in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, and attended Steinert High School.
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Eddie Gaven did not play college soccer; instead, Gaven spent two years training with other young Americans at the USSF's Bradenton Academy.
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Eddie Gaven became the youngest player to sign with MLS.
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At the age of 16 years and two months, Eddie Gaven was drafted by the MetroStars with the twelfth overall pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft.
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Eddie Gaven became the youngest player in team history on his debut on June 14,2003, against Chicago and became the youngest player in team history to score a goal, which he did in just his second game, against DC United on July 5.
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Eddie Gaven then went on to score the game-winner in overtime.
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Eddie Gaven ended the 2005 MLS season with eight goals and four assists.
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Just before the 2006 season, Eddie Gaven was traded to Columbus Crew along with the rights to defender Chris Leitch for striker Edson Buddle.
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Eddie Gaven would go on to win MLS Save of the Week honors for one of the saves.
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Eddie Gaven signed a contract extension for two years plus option years with Columbus on November 14,2011.
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Eddie Gaven missed most of the 2013 season after an injury suffered during a Lamar Hunt US Open Cup match.
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Eddie Gaven played every minute for the US in the 2003 Under-17 World Championship in Finland.
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In 2005, after continuing his solid play with the MetroStars, Eddie Gaven was part of the US Under-20 team at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship in the Netherlands.