Troy Perkins

Troy Perkins, American soccer player

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Born: July 29, 1981
Age in 2026: 45
Zodiac sign: Leo
Birth year: 1981

About Troy Perkins

Troy Perkins (born July 29, 1981) is an American former soccer player. During his career, he played for clubs in the United States, Canada, and Norway. The 2006 Major League Soccer Goalkeeper of the Year award winner earned seven caps with the United States national team. == Career == === College and amateur === Perkins is a graduate of Thomas Worthington High School, in Worthington, OH, and played college soccer at the University of South Florida and the University of Evansville. He was named third-team All-Conference USA in 2001, and second-team All-CUSA in 2002. He transferred to Evansville for his senior season. At Evansville, he allowed only twenty-one goals in nineteen matches, compiling a 1.09 goals-against-average. Perkins also played in the PDL for the Cape Cod Crusaders in 2002. === Professional === Upon graduating in 2003, Perkins went undrafted. However, he was signed to a developmental contract by D.C. United.

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Career and life highlights

On December 20, 2007, Perkins signed a five-year contract with Vålerenga, making him the first American to sign for the Norwegian club.
Perkins went into camp as the Timbers' first choice goalkeeper, but he missed the first six Timbers games after a knee injury Perkins suffered in training.
Despite the injury, Perkins notched the Timbers' first-ever league shutout with their 1–0 victory over Real Salt Lake on April 30, 2011.
Perkins has also played for the United States National Team, receiving his first cap against Sweden on January 21, 2009.

Troy Perkins timeline

2006The 2006 Major League Soccer Goalkeeper of the Year award winner earned seven caps with the United States national team.
2007On December 20, 2007, Perkins signed a five-year contract with Vålerenga, making him the first American to sign for the Norwegian club.
2009Perkins has also played for the United States National Team, receiving his first cap against Sweden on January 21, 2009.
2011Despite the injury, Perkins notched the Timbers' first-ever league shutout with their 1–0 victory over Real Salt Lake on April 30, 2011.

The world when Troy Perkins was born

Troy Perkins was born in 1981. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1981

#1 song"Bette Davis Eyes" – Kim Carnes
Top movieChariots of Fire
Top TV showDallas
Best-selling bookThe Hotel New Hampshire – John Irving

Headlines and milestones

Major sports momentSugar Ray Leonard defeats Thomas Hearns
Top headlineMTV launches
Technology milestoneIBM launches the PC
Defining fadPac-Man fever
Notable inventionIBM PC (personal computer)
World population4.53 billion

United States snapshot

U.S. leaderRonald Reagan
Sports championLos Angeles Dodgers (World Series)
Also wonBoston Celtics (NBA)
U.S. population229.5M

1981 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Troy Perkins's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure	1981	2026
Gas	$1.31	$3.45/gal
Average home	$68,900	$435,000
Average income	$22,388	$67,500
Minimum wage	$3.35	$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket	$2.78	$11.95
Postage stamp	$0.18	$0.73
Population	229.5M	341 million

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