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Troy Perkins is an American former professional soccer player who played as a goalkeeper. He was born on July 29, 1981 in Springfield, Ohio. Perkins began his professional career in 2002 with the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer. He was traded to D.C. United in 2004, where he spent the next four seasons. In 2008, he was traded to Valerenga in Norway, where he spent two seasons before returning to MLS with the Portland Timbers in 2011. He was named the Timbers' Player of the Year in 2012 and was traded to the Montreal Impact in 2013. He retired from professional soccer in 2014. Perkins was a member of the United States men's national soccer team from 2005 to 2009, earning seven caps. As of 2021, Troy Perkins's net worth is estimated to be $2 million. He has earned his wealth from his successful career as a professional soccer player.

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Age 42 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 29 July, 1981
Birthday 29 July
Birthplace Springfield, Ohio, United States
Nationality United States

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Troy Perkins Height, Weight & Measurements

At 42 years old, Troy Perkins height is 6ft 2in .

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Who Is Troy Perkins's Wife?

His wife is Priya Perkins

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Troy Perkins Net Worth

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Timeline

2017

After retiring from professional soccer and leaving the Sounders organization, Perkins was sworn in as a police officer in Kennewick, Washington in January 2017.

2016

On January 11, 2016, Perkins announced his retirement and joined the Seattle Sounders FC Academy as a staff member.

2015

On January 13, 2015, Perkins signed with Seattle Sounders FC.

2012

Perkins began the 2012 season with the Timbers, however, on August 7, 2012, Perkins was traded to Montreal Impact for veteran Jamaican goaltender Donovan Ricketts. Perkins stayed with Montreal through the 2014 season.

2011

Perkins signed a new contract with Portland on November 28, 2011.

2010

On January 13, 2010, returned to D.C. United in a complicated pre-draft trade deal in which United traded midfielder Fred, its first-round 2010 MLS SuperDraft pick, its #6 spot in the MLS allocation order, and allocation money to Philadelphia Union in exchange for the Union's #1 spot in the allocation order. D.C. then used the #1 allocation ranking to re-acquire Perkins. Attempts were made to sign him by Feyenoord and several French clubs, but nothing materialised and he returned to D.C. United.

On December 17, 2010, Perkins was traded to Portland Timbers for goalkeeper Steve Cronin and allocation money. Perkins went into camp as the Timbers' first choice goalkeeper, but he missed the first six Timbers games after a knee injury Perkins suffered in training. Despite the injury, Perkins notched the Timbers' first-ever league shutout with their 1–0 victory over Real Salt Lake on April 30, 2011.

Perkins has revealed that his return to MLS in 2010 was because his wife was unable to settle in Norway.

2009

Perkins has also played for the United States National Team, receiving his first cap against Sweden on January 21, 2009.

2007

On December 20, 2007 Perkins signed a five-year contract with Vålerenga, making him the first American to sign for the Norwegian club.

2006

During the 2006 season, Perkins was the starting goalkeeper for United, playing thirty of thirty-two games. He was also named 2006 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, Best XI, and voted to the 2006 All Star Team. Perkins finished the 2007 MLS season with a 1.10 goals against average, eight shutouts, and sixteen wins, the most in the league.

While being a backup goalkeeper for D.C. United, Perkins also had a second job working at a sporting goods store in Fair Lakes, VA called Galyans (which is currently known as Dick's Sporting Goods). Beginning in 2006, Perkins worked a second job as a mortgage loan processor, leading United fans to put up a banner that said, "Troy Saves – and Loans."

2005

In early 2005 he trained with Bolton Wanderers F.C., an English Premier League club and in early 2006 he trained with Everton in Liverpool.

2003

Upon graduating in 2003, Perkins went undrafted. However, he was signed to a developmental contract by D.C. United. Not expected to contribute, Perkins was given an opportunity after both Nick Rimando and Doug Warren lost their starting positions. Perkins proved up to the task, and went on to start sixteen games for the team, posting a 1.62 goals against average. Although Perkins was performing well, the team suffered during his tenure, and he was replaced near the end of the season with Nick Rimando, who would also start for United throughout the playoffs.

2001

Perkins is a graduate of Thomas Worthington High School, in Worthington, OH, and played college soccer at the University of South Florida and the University of Evansville. He was named third-team All-Conference USA in 2001, and second-team All-CUSA in 2002. He transferred to Evansville for his senior season. At Evansville, he allowed only twenty-one goals in nineteen matches, compiling a 1.09 goals-against-average. Perkins also played in the PDL for the Cape Cod Crusaders in 2002.

1981

Troy Perkins (born July 29, 1981) is a retired American soccer player. During his career, he played for clubs in the United States, Canada, and Norway. The 2006 Major League Soccer Goalkeeper of the Year award winner earned seven caps with the United States national team.