Bryan Ciesiulka


Bryan Ciesiulka is an American professional soccer player.

Career

Youth

Ciesiulka played for Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, Illinois. He was named a NSCAA/adidas All-American as a senior in 2009. He was named Gatorade Illinois Boys Soccer Player of the Year in 2009. Bryan also played for the Chicago Fire Academy from 2007-2010.

College

Ciesiulka played college soccer at Marquette University. While at Marquette, Bryan helped the Golden Eagles win the school's first Big East Conference Division Title in 2011. The Golden Eagles again won the Big East in his senior season in 2013. He was a three time captain at Marquette. Prior to his senior season, Bryan was named to the Soccer America All-American team. Bryan was a Senior CLASS Award finalist in 2013. In 2013, Bryan was named Big East Midfielder of the Year, as well as making the All-Conference First Team. Bryan ended his career with 9 goals and 17 assists, while playing in 69 career games with 63 starts.

Professional

Ciesiulka was selected by the Chicago Fire in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft, but was released prior to the start of the season. Ciesiulka signed shortly thereafter with Swedish club Gimo IF FK.
On February 13, 2015, USL club Saint Louis FC announced their signing of Ciesiulka.

Personal

Ciesiulka grew up in Naperville, Illinois. Bryan is the son of Philip and Nancy Ciesiulka. He has two sisters, Jenny and Katie. Katie currently plays soccer at Marquette.