Eric Vasquez (born November 18, 1982, in

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) is an American soccer player, who last played as a

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for

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. Vasquez played college soccer at the

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from 2001 to 2003. He was twice named to the All Atlantic Sun First Team and in 2003 a Second Team All American. He also played with the PDL League's

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. He was drafted in the second round, 20th overall, by the

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in the 2005 MLS Supplemental Draft. Following the 2006 season, Vasquez was waived by the Crew. 2007 Saw Vasquez join the USL-1 Miami FC. There, he was the leading scorer for the team. In the fall of 2007, he signed with the

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of the Major Indoor Soccer League. He later finished the 2008 season with USL-1 Miami FC. where he played the season under recent knee surgery. After the season according to official Miami FC statements he retired due to microfracture knee surgery. Vasquez is currently a director for the Miami Breakers FC youth academy.

Honors

Central Florida Kraze

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Champions (1): 2004

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