University of Memphis Athletics
2016 Men's Soccer Roster
Jordan Klipsch
- Position:
- D
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-11 / 181
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Oakville, Mo.
Academic Honors:
- Fall 2016 Tiger 3.0 Club
- Spring 2017 Tiger 3.0 Club
Athletic Honors:
- One time AAC Defensive Player of the Week
- Two time AAC Weekly Honor Roll recipient
- One time AAC Rookie of the Week
- 2013Â Memphis/Central Arkansas Classic All-Tournament Team
2016 (Senior):
Was one of just four members to start in all 17 matches for the Tigers ... scored two goals including one in the conference victory over UCF on Oct. 8 ... also tallied one assist in the victory over No. 25 UConn on Oct. 29 ... played in every minute possible during the 2016 season as a defender ... recorded six shots and both of his goals were game-winners.Â
2015 (Junior):Â
Played 12 matches in defense with 10 starts despite missing the first five matches of the season through injury … Made substitute appearances against Louisville and UCF before starting the final 10 matches of the season … Logged 1,036 minutes as a defender … Played every minute of seven of the final 10 matches … Played all 105 minutes of exciting 1-0 shutout win at UConn … Contributed to another shut out, playing all 110 minutes of goalless draw against USF … Recorded five shots during the season.
2014 (Sophomore):
Appeared in 17 games and made 16 starts ... Recorded 12 shots, one game-winning goal ... Propelled the Tigers to a 1-0 victory with a late goal in the 84th minute against Temple on Nov 1.
2013 (Freshman):
Played in 16 games and made 13 starts at center back ... Tied for second on the team with two game-winning goals ... Played the full 90 minutes in nine matches ... Named to the Memphis/Central Arkansas Classic All-Tournament Team (Sept. 6-8) ... Named the American Conference Rookie of the Week Sept. 9 ... Made his first career start against UMKC Sept. 6 ... Netted the game-winning goal on a header in the 60th minute vs. UMKC ... Headed home the game-winner in the 58th minute against SMU Sept. 23.
Prior to Memphis:
Played volleyball and soccer for Oakville Senior High School ... As a senior, named to all-conference second team ... Tallied four goals and two assists (10 points) at his wing-back position ... Finished his prep career with 15 goals and two assists (32 points) ... Also played with various club squads, including St. Louis Scott Gallagher, Busch Soccer Club and St. Louis Soccer Club.
Personal:
Son of Terri and Kevin Klipsch ... Major is undeclared.
