Zach Kirby

Zach Kirby (born January 2, 1985 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a retired American soccer player.

Career

Youth and college

Kirby grew up in Marietta, Georgia, attended Pope High School, played club soccer for United Quest Red (with whom he was a four-time Georgia state champion), and played college soccer at Boston University from 2003 to 2006. He was the 2006 America East Defender of the Year, and graduated with a bachelor degree in psychology and business administration.

Professional

Kirby was drafted in the 2nd round (22nd overall) of the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft by Los Angeles Galaxy, and was offered a contract, but was released in order to make roster room for David Beckham. He then signed with the Wilmington Hammerheads of the USL Second Division, playing five games at the end of the season.

Kirby signed with Atlanta Silverbacks of the USL First Division in 2008, and played 17 games for the team. After the Silverbacks folded at the end of the 2008 season, Kirby switched to Miami FC. On February 9, 2010 Miami announced the re-signing of Kirby to a new contract for the 2010 season.

Kirby retired from professional soccer on July 18, 2011.