William Yarbrough American Soccer Player
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William Yarbrough American Soccer Player
William Paul Yarbrough Story (born March 20, 1989) is a Mexican-born American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Liga MX club León and for the United States national team.
William Yarbrough
Yarbrough in 2014 Personal information Full name William Paul Yarbrough Story Date of birth March 20, 1989 (age 28) Place of birth Aguascalientes, Mexico Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Playing position Goalkeeper Club information Current team León Number 25 Youth career 1995–2004 Gallos de Aguascalientes 2005–2010 Pachuca Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls) 2010–2013 Pachuca 0 (0) 2010–2011 → Tampico Madero (loan) 38 (0) 2011 → Titanes Tulancingo (loan) 21 (0) 2012–2013 → León (loan) 8 (0) 2013– León 109 (0) National team 2007 Mexico U20 2015– United States 3 (0)
International career
In 2007, Yarbrough received a call up to the Mexico U20 national team. In an interview, Yarbrough said though he played for Mexico U20, he has no preference between the two national teams as he is eligible to represent both. Despite choosing to play for the Mexican Federation in 2007; he ended up accepting an offer to the U.S. national team.
Yarbrough earned his first callup to the United States national team in March 2015. He appeared in the bench when the United States played against Denmark on March 25, 2015. Yarbrough substituted Nick Rimando in the beginning of the second half against Switzerland on March 31 to earn his first cap. Yarbrough conceded one goal against Switzerland; the game ended in a 1–1 draw. In his second appearance for the United States, Yarbrough was subbed in for Rimando at halftime during a friendly against Mexico on April 15, 2015. He had two saves in the 2–0 victory for the U.S.
Yarbrough made his 3rd appearance for the USMNT in a friendly match against New Zealand which ended in a 1-1 draw.
