Sean Patrick Rush (born February 27, 1985, in

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) is an American

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player who last played for Ribeirão in the

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Career

Youth

Rush grew up through the ranks of Baltimore Football Club, before the club merged with Baltimore Bays. Rush won state, regional, and national titles with both teams. On a select trip to Italy, including a match against Milan at the Nereo Rocco Cup, Rush was invited by Milan's

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to join their youth squad, but could not sign due to regulations. Rush returned to Italy, leaving school behind in the United States on the word of his agent.

Professional

At age 19, Rush became only the second American to be signed by a team in Italy's top two divisions, Serie B side

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– the first was

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who played for

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. In 2007, the coaching staff was changed, bringing in an entirely new outfit. Rush and a few others who were expected to be a part of the next season were not offered another deal. Rush signed for

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of the

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for their inaugural 2007 season. Rush scored an important goal in the 92nd minute against New Hampshire on July 21, 2007, to keep Palace's playoff hopes alive. After one season at Palace, Rush decided to take the advice of a close friend and went to Brazil to play, subsequently spending the year with Osvaldo Cruz in the

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Serie A3. Rush signed to play with

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on February 10, 2009. Starting and playing 80 minutes of the season opener against Bermuda Hogges, He scored the first goal of the season in the second minute of play. Rush Tallied 1 goal and 5 assists in 2009, he played in 16 games before leaving early to play in Europe. Following conclusion of the 2009 USL2 regular season, Rush went on trial and after three days signed a yearlong contract with Portuguese side

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. Rush made his first appearance in the 3–0 win over AD Olivereanse. In April 2010, Rush announced he would be signing back with

under head coach Anthony Hudson. For two consecutive seasons, Rush scored the seasons first goal for Real Maryland. In September 2010, Rush signed a yearlong contract with Ribeirão of the

Personal

Rush is the Owner and founder of Pipeline International Soccer Academy, an American-based training academy for youths playing soccer. Sean Rush and Santino Quaranta have started a non-profit premier soccer club in Baltimore, MD called Pipeline Soccer Club. Rush holds an Irish passport, His great-grandfather, grandfather, and father all played the game at different levels. He was born and raised in

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, with his older brother, William, and his younger sisters, Dani and Kelly. They all attended

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in Timonium,

Career statistics

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References

External links

Statistics at fpf.pt
{{DEFAULTSORT:Rush, Sean 1985 births Living people Soccer players from Baltimore American men's soccer players Men's association football midfielders Treviso FBC 1993 players Crystal Palace Baltimore players Real Maryland F.C. players AC Vila Meã players People from Timonium, Maryland