Mike Pertz
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Pertz | ||
| Date of birth | December 11, 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Granger Township, Ohio, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Real Maryland Monarchs | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004 | Akron Zips | ||
| 2005–2006 | Mount Vernon Nazarene Cougars | ||
| 2007–2008 | Azusa Pacific Cougars | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2010 | Ohio Vortex (indoor) | ||
| 2010– | Real Maryland Monarchs | 6 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of August 15, 2010. | |||
Mike Pertz (born December 11, 1986 in Granger Township, Ohio) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Maryland Monarchs in the USL Second Division.
Career
College and Amateur
Pertz attended Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy and began his college soccer career at the University of Akron, redshirting his freshman season, before transferring to Mount Vernon Nazarene University as a sophomore in 2005. He transferred again, to Azusa Pacific University, in 2007,[1] where he finished his college career.
Professional
Undrafted out of college, Pertz played semi-professional indoor soccer with the Ohio Vortex during in 2009-10 Professional Arena Soccer League season.
After attending a tryout with the Portland Timbers,[2] Pertz signed to play for the Real Maryland Monarchs in the USL Second Division in 2010. He made his debut on April 27, 2010 in a game against Charleston Battery.[3]