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The result was delete. Mark Arsten (talk) 20:32, 15 July 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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Contested PROD. Concern was Article about a footballer who fails WP:GNG and who has not played in a fully pro league. PROD was contested by an IP without providing a reason. Sir Sputnik (talk) 03:52, 8 July 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in WikiProject Football's list of association football-related deletions. Sir Sputnik (talk) 03:53, 8 July 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of United States of America-related deletion discussions. • Gene93k (talk) 04:51, 8 July 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Football-related deletion discussions. • Gene93k (talk) 04:51, 8 July 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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• Delete. Fails notability criteria for sportspersons. Shovon (talk) 05:59, 8 July 2013 (UTC)[reply]
• Delete - fails WP:GNG and WP:NFOOTBALL. GiantSnowman 09:15, 8 July 2013 (UTC)[reply]
• Keep I'm not that familiar with Wikipedia guidelines but I'm a long time user of Wikipedia and I feel that Eliason should have an article. His college career was outstanding, and his performance at the Messi event (generally considered the best soccer player currently) was outstanding. Several news outlets have covered him and he may have a future in professional soccer. Eliason received a pass from Henry (a well established international footballer) and handled it beautifully for the goal. Note new link to ESPN FC blog. MikeOtown (talk) 13:37, 8 July 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Unfortunately there's something for people who have received media attention for just the one thing: WP:BLP1E. I've got no problem with a mention for him in the article for Northwestern's soccer team. Well, except there isn't one yet. If there were enough Northwestern alumni playing MLS it might well be a viable article. (nb: I hope you don't mind me re-formatting your !vote) --Shirt58 (talk) 13:17, 10 July 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for reformatting to the proper format. It's odd to me that Wikipedia's main criteria for sports is based on money. Eliason is definitely notable and he may popup on a pro team at some point and apparently having his own article wouldn't even be debatable then. It could be that he's a better soccer player than many pros, but he chooses to work for Citi instead of a soccer club. MikeOtown (talk) 13:19, 11 July 2013 (UTC)[reply]

• Delete - Unitversity/college footballer that has not been signed by any MLS clubs makes him non-notable. ✉→Arctic Kangaroo←✎ 14:07, 11 July 2013 (UTC)[reply]
• Delete - not notable by any guideline. Kooky2 (talk) 09:29, 15 July 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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