Jerson Monteiro

PLAYING CAREER

 

MLS Professional Soccer Player

• 2007-2009

• Chicago Fire

  • 1st round draft pick in MLS Super Draft, #8 overall by Chicago Fire​

• DC United 

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USL Professional Soccer- Atlanta Silverbacks (2009-2010)

University of Alabama at Birmingham

• 2003–2006  

• First-team All-Conference USA  

• Four-year leading scorer for UAB  

• Highest drafted athlete in UAB history

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COACHING EXPERIENCE

 

• University of New Haven -- Graduate Assistant Coach Men’s Team

  • 2020-2023

• University of Alabama at Birmingham Summer Soccer Camp

  • 2003-2006, 2010-2015

• Levite Jewish Community Center

  • Assistant Athletic Director &  coach

  • 2012-2015 

• Trussville United Soccer Club in Birmingham Alabama

  • 2010-2015

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ABOUT JERSON

Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English 
Hobbies and likes: Exercise, reading, traveling, food, listen to music, watching and coaching soccer.