Earthquakes Select Forward Kris Tyrpak in Chivas USA Dispersal Draft
Published on November 19, 2014 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the club selected forward Kris Tyrpak with the No. 9 pick in the Chivas USA Dispersal Draft, which included players from the now defunct Chivas USA.
Tyrpak, 22, scored one goal and has one assist in nine appearances during his rookie campaign in 2014. The Texas native was a third-round selection of Chivas USA in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft after recording five goals and seven assists in 18 games as a senor with Houston Baptist. Tyrpak also took home USL PDL Most Valuable Player honors in 2013 after helping his hometown Austin Aztex to the league title with nine goals and one assist in 14 games.
Transaction:San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) - San Jose Earthquakes select F Kris Tyrpak No. 9 overall in Chivas USA Dispersal Draft.
Kris Tyrpak
Position: Forward
Height: 5-11
Weight: 145 lbs.
Born: March 19, 1992 in Austin, Texas
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Last Club: Chivas USA
Citizenship: USA
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