Eric Bird was born on April 8,1993 and is an American professional soccer player.
16 Facts About Eric Bird
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Eric Bird attended Frank W Cox High School, who he helped lead to state titles in 2009 and 2010.
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Eric Bird was named as a NSCAA Second-Team All-All American.
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On January 15,2015, Eric Bird was picked 41st overall in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by the Philadelphia Union.
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Eric Bird made his professional debut with Philadelphia's United Soccer League affiliate Harrisburg City Islanders on May 28,2015, during a US Open Cup fixture against the Rochester Rhinos.
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Eric Bird moved to United Soccer League side Rio Grande Valley FC Toros on March 16,2016.
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Eric Bird and enjoyed a strong season and helped the Toros qualify for the playoffs.
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Eric Bird was named as the RGVFC captain for 2017 and had another strong season.
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Eric Bird was rewarded for his performances by being called up on loan to the Toros' MLS affiliate club, the Houston Dynamo, for two US Open Cup games.
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On December 22,2017, Eric Bird signed a first team contract with the Dynamo and was reunited with Wilmer Cabrera, who was Eric Bird's head coach for RGVFC in 2016 and had become the Dynamo head coach prior to the 2017 season.
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Eric Bird would make 2 appearances for the Dynamo in the 2018 US Open Cup as the Dynamo went on to defeat the Union in the final.
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Eric Bird spend 2018 shifting back and forth between Houston and RGV.
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Eric Bird spent 2019 primarily with RGVFC and only made 2 appearances for the Dynamo, with neither being in the league.
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On December 26,2019, Eric Bird signed with USL Championship side FC Tulsa.
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Eric Bird became a free agent following Tulsa's 2023 season.
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Eric Bird was in a relationship with Morgan Brian from 2013 to 2015.