MLS Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids Re-Sign Fort Collins Native Steven Emory

Published on January 19, 2012 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release


COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Thursday, January 19, 2012) - The Colorado Rapids announced on Thursday that the club has re-signed Fort Collins native Steven Emory to a new contract. The midfielder originally joined the Rapids prior to the 2011 season, making his professional debut on March 30 in a U.S. Open Cup Play-In match at the Chicago Fire. Per club and league policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

"Steven put in a lot of hard work last season and grew a lot as a player," said Colorado Rapids Technical Director Paul Bravo. "We're glad to have him back this season and look forward to seeing him develop further."

Emory was discovered by the Rapids during the club's combine in January 2011, and was later signed on March 1. His only first-team appearance was in the 2-1 loss to the Fire in the Open Cup Play-In, though he also made nine Reserve Team appearances, starting six games, scoring two goals.

At Fort Collins High School, Emory led his team to a state championship in 2005 before committing to Metropolitan State College of Denver, where he helped the Roadrunners to four winning seasons and two NCAA Division II Tournament Appearances. Following his senior season, he was named the 2009 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Player of the Year. Emory was also a member of the Rapids Youth Academy in 2007.

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