Andrew Wooten Explained

Andrew Wooten
Birth Date:30 September 1989
Birth Place:Bamberg, West Germany
Height:1.86 m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:VfR Mannheim
Years1:2008–2009
Clubs1:Wormatia Worms
Caps1:26
Goals1:3
Years2:2009–2014
Clubs2:1. FC Kaiserslautern II
Caps2:80
Goals2:43
Years3:2012–2014
Clubs3:1. FC Kaiserslautern
Caps3:12
Goals3:1
Years4:2012–2013
Clubs4:SV Sandhausen (loan)
Caps4:28
Goals4:7
Years5:2014
Clubs5:FSV Frankfurt (loan)
Caps5:14
Goals5:4
Years6:2014–2019
Clubs6:SV Sandhausen
Caps6:133
Goals6:41
Years7:2019–2020
Clubs7:Philadelphia Union
Caps7:23
Goals7:0
Years8:2021
Clubs8:Admira Wacker
Caps8:19
Goals8:3
Years9:2021–2022
Clubs9:VfL Osnabrück
Caps9:17
Goals9:0
Years10:2022–2024
Clubs10:Preußen Münster
Caps10:42
Goals10:18
Years11:2024–
Clubs11:VfR Mannheim
Caps11:0
Goals11:0
Nationalyears1:2015
Nationalteam1:United States
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:January 24, 2024
Nationalteam-Update:June 20, 2019

Andrew Wooten (born September 30, 1989) is a professional soccer player who plays as a forward for VfR Mannheim. Born in Germany, he represented the United States at international level.

Club career

1. FC Kaiserslautern

In 2009, Wooten signed with 1. FC Kaiserslautern II. He made his debut for the first team in 2012.[1]

Loan to SV Sandhausen

Wooten joined SV Sandhausen on loan for the 2012–13 season, where he scored 7 goals in the 2. Bundesliga.[2]

Loan to FSV Frankfurt

In 2014, Wooten joined FSV Frankfurt on a short-term loan.

SV Sandhausen

In June 2014, Wooten was permanently transferred to SV Sandhausen signing a three-year contract with them until 2017.[3]

Philadelphia Union

On June 20, 2019, Wooten signed a contract with the Philadelphia Union following the expiry of his previous contract with SV Sandhausen.[4] Wooten's contract option was declined by Philadelphia following their 2020 season.[5]

Admira Wacker

On 20 January 2021, Wooten signed with Austrian club Admira Wacker.[6]

VfL Osnabrück

In June 2021 it was announced that Wooten would join VfL Osnabrück, newly relegated to the 3. Liga for the 2021–22 season.[7]

International career

The son of a German mother and an American serviceman, Wooten is eligible for both Germany and the United States national teams.[8] He has been called into a camp with the United States U-23 squad, but did not make an appearance at the youth level.[9] Wooten received his first call up to the United States for a friendly against Peru on September 4, 2015[10] and made his debut as a substitute in a friendly match against Costa Rica on October 13, 2015.[11]

Honors

Philadelphia Union

Preußen Münster

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tannenwald. Jonathan. Andrew Wooten is ready for his Union debut, and to get the USMNT's attention again. 2021-05-18. www.inquirer.com. July 12, 2019 . en. May 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210518150514/https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/andrew-wooten-philadelphia-union-real-salt-lake-20190711.html. live.
  2. Web site: Union. Philadelphia. Philadelphia Union Sign Forward Andrew Wooten. 2021-05-18. Philadelphia Union. en. May 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210518150515/https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/news/philadelphia-union-sign-forward-andrew-wooten. live.
  3. Web site: Andrew Wooten Makes SV Sandhausen Switch . https://archive.today/20140715121150/http://fck.de/en/1-fc-kaiserslautern/news/news-archive/news/detail/News/andrew-wooten-makes-sv-sandhausen-switch.html . dead . July 15, 2014 . . June 23, 2014 . August 29, 2014 .
  4. Web site: Philadelphia Union Sign Forward Andrew Wooten | Philadelphia Union. June 21, 2019. June 21, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190621005323/https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2019/06/20/philadelphia-union-sign-forward-andrew-wooten. live.
  5. Web site: Philadelphia Union Exercise 2021 Options on Seven Players. December 2, 2020. December 26, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201226015922/https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2020/12/02/philadelphia-union-exercise-2021-options-seven-players. live.
  6. Web site: 2021-01-20. FC Admira holt Stürmer Andrew Wooten in die Südstadt. FC Admira brings striker Andrew Wooten to Südstadt. https://web.archive.org/web/20210127225619/https://www.spox.com/at/sport/fussball/oesterreich/2101/Artikel/fc-admira-holt-stuermer-andrew-wooten-in-die-suedstadt.html. January 27, 2021. 2021-01-20. Spox. de. live.
  7. Web site: VfL Osnabrück holt Andrew Wooten – und damit Erfahrung . kicker . 28 June 2021 . de . 24 June 2021 . June 28, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210628095629/https://www.kicker.de/osnabrueck-holt-wooten-und-damit-erfahrung-808199/artikel . live .
  8. Web site: ASN article: Andrew Wooten Would Consider U.S. Call an Honor. americansoccernow.com. October 24, 2014. October 9, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141009091650/http://americansoccernow.com/articles/andrew-wooten-would-consider-u-s-call-an-honor. live.
  9. Web site: Porter Names 31 Players to Roster for U-23 Men's National Team Camp from Nov. 7–16 in Germany. ussoccer.com. October 24, 2014. August 4, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180804113251/https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/03/17/11/38/porter-names-31-players-to-roster-for-training-camp-in-germany. live.
  10. Web site: Report: Klinsmann calls in Wooten for USMNT's September friendlies. Soccer By Ives. August 18, 2015. September 24, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924094735/http://www.sbisoccer.com/2015/08/klinsmann-september-friendlies.html. dead.
  11. Web site: U.S. MNT vs. Costa Rica 0–1 L. https://web.archive.org/web/20151114224056/http://www.ussoccer.com/matches/mnt/2015/151013-mnt-v-crc. November 14, 2015. October 13, 2015. United States Soccer Federation.
  12. 1325568824008208384. MLS. SUPPORTERS' SHIELD WINNERS @PhilaUnion win their first trophy in club history! #DOOP. Major League Soccer. 8 November 2020.
  13. News: Rellmann . Thomas . Heflik . Alexander . Preußen Münster: Der große Abschied, der ganz große Aufstieg . 19 July 2023 . Westfälische Nachrichten . 13 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230719195055/https://www.wn.de/sport/lokalsport/preussen-muenster/preussen-munster-rw-ahlen-meisterfeier-regionalliga-aufstieg-2756086?npg= . 19 July 2023 . de.