Colin Rolfe
Colin Rolfe is an American soccer player.
Career
College and amateur
Rolfe attended Plymouth High School, where he played on the school soccer team for four seasons, earning All-State honors as a junior and senior.Rolfe played college soccer at the University of Louisville between 2008 and 2011. During his time at college, he helped the Cardinals win the 2010 Big East Conference Tournament. He was named the 2008 Big East Rookie of the Year, made first team All-Big East in 2009 and 2010, second team All-Big East in 2011, and was an NSCAA first team All American in 2009 and 2010. Rolfe was named a semifinalist for the Hermann Trophy in 2009 and 2010.
Professional
Houston Dynamo
On January 12, 2012, Rolfe was drafted in the first round of the 2012 MLS SuperDraft by the Houston Dynamo. On May 29, Rolfe made his professional debut in a 1–0 loss to the San Antonio Scorpions in the U.S. Open Cup.On December 23, 2012, Rolfe was waived by Houston.
Rochester Rhinos
Rolfe signed with Rochester Rhinos of USL Pro in March 2014. He made his Rhinos debut on April 5 in a 3–1 loss to Orlando City. On May 28, Rolfe scored in the 119th minute to give Rochester a 2–1 win over Reading United in an Open Cup match. In the Rhinos next Open Cup match, Rolfe scored again to beat D.C. United 1–0. On June 26, Rolfe scored in his third straight Open Cup game, this time a 2–1 loss to the New England Revolution. He scored his first league goal for Rochester on July 11 in a 3–0 win against the FC Dallas Reserves. Rolfe ended his first season in Rochester with 2 goals 2 assists in 25 games as the Rhinos qualified for the playoffs. In their opening match of the playoffs, Rolfe came off the bench in a 2–1 loss to LA Galaxy II. He also ended the season with 3 goals from 3 appearances in Open Cup play.On April 18, Rolfe scored his first goal of the 2015 season, giving the Rhinos a 1–0 win against Saint Louis FC. He scored 2 goals on September 19 as the Rhinos beat New York Red Bulls II 3–2. Rolfe ended the regular season with 6 goals and 1 assist from 25 appearances, helping the Rhinos finish top of the Eastern Conference. He played in all 3 of Rochester's playoff games as the Rhinos went on to win the USL Playoffs.