Andrew Dykstra

College and amateur

Dykstra grew up in Woodbridge, Virginia, attended Osbourn Park High School, and played college soccer at Virginia Commonwealth University from 2004 to 2008, redshirting in his first year. He was named to the CAA All-Rookie Team as a freshman in 2005, and played in all 18 matches for VCU in his senior season, being named to the All-CAA Second Team and recognized as the goalkeeper on the 2008 Scholar All-East Third Team. During his college years Dykstra also played four seasons in the USL Premier Development League for Richmond Kickers Future.

Professional

Undrafted out of college, Dykstra was signed to Chicago Fire's developmental roster on April 6, 2009 and signed to a senior roster spot later in June 2009. He made his full professional debut for Fire on June 30, 2009, in a US Open Cup third-round game against Wilmington Hammerheads. Dykstra became the Fire's number one goalkeeper just prior to the 2010 season, when the new coaching staff, in a surprise last-minute move, chose to waive starting goalkeeper Jon Busch. He made his MLS debut on March 27, 2010, in Chicago's 2010 season opener against the New York Red Bulls On January 31, 2011, the Fire announced that they released Dykstra after two seasons with the club. Dykstra signed with Charleston Battery of the USL Pro league on March 23, 2011. On August 12, 2011, Dykstra was named Most Valuable Player at the final league game of the regular season, in recognition for his successful…

Dykstra enjoys homebrewing in his personal time. After retiring from professional soccer, Dykstra took a job for Prince William Soccer in Virginia.