Scott Vermillion

Professional soccer player, 1994 Kansas High School Male Athlete of the Year

What is Scott Vermillion known for?

Scott Vermillion was an esteemed American professional soccer player born in Independence, Missouri, on December 23, 1976. He studied and began his soccer career at the Olathe East High School in Olathe, Kansas, where he was a notable alumnus.

Vermillion gathered considerable achievements throughout his career. During his college tenure from 1995 to 1997, he played for the Virginia Cavaliers. He was a Third Team All American during his junior year and in his final season, the team finished as a runner up to UCLA in the 1997 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament.

His professional career started in 1998 as part of Generation Adidas, then known as Project 40. Scott played as a defender for several teams, including the Kansas City Wizards where he had 22 appearances and scored one goal. He later joined the Colorado Rapids and played 28 games scoring two goals. His stint with D.C. United saw him participate in 12 matches.

Scott Vermillion also represented the United States on the international pitch. He played for the United States U17 and U20 teams in 1992-1993 and 1996 respectively.

Vermillion passed away at the age 44 on December 25, 2020, in Olathe, Kansas, due to acute alcohol and prescription drug poisoning. Posthumously, Boston University examined his brain and discovered that he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), making him the first soccer player to have been diagnosed with CTE after death.

His life and contribution to the game won't be forgotten, and his legacy continues to inspire future generations.