Amir was drafted by Colorado
Rapids in the 2005 MLS draft.
About Amir..
College Days. All-ACC candidate ...developed
into one of the top defenders in the entire ACC
... an excellent ball-winner ... brought a
combination of strength and power to the field
... put together an excellent summer and ready
to take game to another level.
In 2003...Saw
action in all 20 games and started every match
... scored one goal and added an assist for a
total of three points ... registered six shots
on goal ... developed into one of the strongest
defenders in the entire ACC ... named All-ACC
Second Team ... tallied game's first goal then
assisted second in 3-2 victory at Clemson on
Oct. 19.
In 2002...Had
a breakout season as a sophomore ... proved to
be a rugged, durable player who played and
started in all 21 games ... scored three goals
with two assists ... scored his goals at key
moments ... two were game-tying goals against
Clemson, once in the regular season and another
in the NCAA Tournament ... also scored at
Davidson ... assisted on goals against Davidson
and UNC Greensboro.
In 2001...
Contributed in a reserve midfielder role,
appearing in 13 games ... also made four starts
... member of the Dean's List.
Background...A
two-year member of the Virginia ODP (1999, 2000)
... an honorable mention all-metro selection in
1999 and 2000 by the Washington Post ... coached
by Todd West and Lincoln Phillips ... a national
achievement finalist.
Personal...Business
major ... chose Wake Forest over North Carolina,
Maryland, American and Kentucky ... born
December 26, 1983 in Los Angeles, Calif. ... |
