Aaron Horton

Background

He was born on May 19, 1992 in Lewis Center, Ohio, United States.

Education

When Horton returned to Ohio he was part of the Columbus Crew Soccer Academy after committing to play at the University of Louisville in 2010. Horton then played a major role with the Cardinals and helped them reach the National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's College Cup for the first time in school history.

Career

Horton and the Mutiny lost in four straight regional finals to their fierce rival club Chicago Magic. During his youth years Horton was involved with youth United States of America national teams as an U-14 and U-15. Upon his return from Bradenton, Horton then made a crucial move to play with longtime rival Chicago Magic in the new academy system.

There he led his new Chicago Magic team to the national championship series in Los Angeles, California where they were rewarded third place in the academy.

Columbus Crew Horton was initially selected to play for River City Rovers in the USL Premier Development League, but instead was signed to his first professional contract by the Columbus Crew on May 17, 2011, becoming the Crew's first ever Homegrown Player to graduate from the youth academy to the senior team While with the Crew, Horton was sent on short-term loans to USL Pro clubs Dayton Dutch Lions in 2012 and Los Angeles Blues in 2013.

Horton was released by the Columbus Crew following the 2013 season. Saint Louis Football Club On June 29, 2015, USL club Saint Louis Football Club announced their signing of Horton. Youth career 1998–2007 Ohio Football Club Mutiny 2007 Image Soccer Academy 2008 Chicago Magic 2009–2010 Columbus Crew 2010 Louisville Cardinals Senior career Years Team Apps (Gls) 2011–2013 Columbus Crew 2012 > Dayton Dutch Lions (loan) 2013 > Los Angeles Blues (loan) 2015 Saint Louis Football Club.

Achievements

• Horton played club soccer for Ohio Football Club Mutiny for the first 10 years of his career and in that span won the state championship 8 times in a row. He played in 23 games for Louisville, and scored three goals, two of which were last-minute winners in the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament - one in a 5-4 quarter final victory over University of California, Los Angeles, and one in a 2-1 semifinal win over University of North Carolina. He made his professional debut on June 8, 2011, as a late substitute in a 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake.