Wes Hart

Wes Hart (born September 14, 1977, in Littleton, Colorado) is an American soccer defender, who last played for the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer.

After graduating from Columbine High School, Hart played his college soccer at the University of Wisconsin (1996-1997) and at the University of Washington (1998-1999) along with fellow Earthquake Craig Waibel. Hart was selected seventh overall in the 2000 MLS SuperDraft by the Colorado Rapids. In his first two years with the Rapids, Hart missed the beginning of each season due to injuries. However, the following two seasons saw Hart return from injury where he able to play a more substantial role with team.

Before the beginning of the 2004 season, Hart was traded to the San Jose Earthquakes from the Rapids for a conditional pick in the 2005 MLS SuperDraft. Hart saw a more limited role with the Quakes, appearing in less than half the games. After appearing in seven games in 2005, he was released in August.

Wes now coaches in Colorado for the Colorado Rush: "Colorado Rush is pleased to announce Wes Hart as latest Director of Coaching(11.10.05) Current MLS player for the San Jose Earthquake and voted by the fans of Colorado as Colorado Rapids Team of the Decade (second team), Wes Hart will be making the move from full time soccer player to full time soccer coach and take over the responsibilities as DOC Youth Boys as of August 1."

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