Player Details

Name

Bobby Burling

Height

6' 5"

Weight

194 lbs

Date of Birth

10.15.1984 (40)

Birthplace

Clear Lake City, TX USA

Position

Defender
Career Summary

Out of contract following 2017 season.

Burling is an experienced MLS center back, currently playing for his hometown club. He has the physical tools and is strong in the air, and can be especially effective in shutting down crosses in his own box.

OUTSIDE MLS: Played in the US Open Cup in 2014 and the CONCACAF Champions League in 2008-09, in both cases for Chivas USA.

COLLEGE: Played collegiate soccer at Loyola Marymount University in California. After playing as a forward the first three years, he was converted to a defender his season season and was named to the All-West Coast Conference team.

NOTES: Used to watch Rapids matches at Mile High Stadium in the early years as a fan.