Player Details

Name

Marc Burch

Height

6' 1"

Weight

181 lbs

Date of Birth

5.7.1984 (39)

Birthplace

Cincinnati, OH USA

Position

Defender
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Minnesota United: Early-season defensives woes are a thing of the past

Minnesota United: Early-season defensives woes are a thing of the past

FRISCO, Texas – Are Minnesota United finally done shipping goals? Recent signs are encouraging, even with the Loons still struggling at the bottom of the Western Conference table in their inaugural MLS season. Heading into last weekend's match at FC Dallas, Minnesota were allowing an average of four goals per match. They left
Mastroeni: Trade with Minnesota intended to spark Colorado Rapids attack

Mastroeni: Trade with Minnesota intended to spark Colorado Rapids attack
Minnesota United hail newcomer Sam Cronin as a player to "build around"

Minnesota United hail newcomer Sam Cronin as a player to "build around"
Minnesota acquire Cronin and Burch, trade Saeid and Gatt to Colorado

Minnesota acquire Cronin and Burch, trade Saeid and Gatt to Colorado
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YELLOW CARD: Marc Burch is shown a yellow card
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YELLOW CARD: Marc Burch is shown a yellow card

Marc Burch (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card.
Career Summary

Option declined following 2018 season.

Burch is an experienced fullback who has played for six MLS teams to date. He was a regular starter for the sterling Rapids defense in 2016 and is capable of hitting the occasional cross on the overlap to set up teammates. His veteran leadership will help the Loons backline.

COLLEGE: Divided his collegiate career between the University of Evansville and the University of Maryland. Won College Cup with Maryland in 2005, scoring the winning goal in the final.

NOTES:  Drafted 24th overall by Los Angeles Galaxy in the 2006 MLS SuperDraft