Tim Clark (born June 5, 1959) is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the North American Soccer League and the Major Indoor Soccer League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | June 5, 1959 | ||
| Place of birth | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1977–1979 | SIUE Cougars | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1980–1981 | Minnesota Kicks | 8 | (0) |
| 1980–1981 | Minnesota Kicks (indoor) | 16 | (1) |
| 1981–1982 | Philadelphia Fever (indoor) | 39 | (6) |
| 1982–1987 | Kansas City Comets (indoor) | 191 | (20) |
| Total | 224 | (27) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Youth
editClark played youth soccer with the Busch Soccer Club. He graduated from St. Louis University High School where he was an All State high school soccer player. He then attended Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, playing on the men's soccer team from 1977 to 1979.[1] His senior season, Clark and his team mates won the NCAA Men's Division I Soccer Championship. Clark was named the Tournament MVP.
Professional
editIn 1980, Clark turned professional with the Minnesota Kicks of the North American Soccer League. After two seasons with the Kicks, Clark turned to indoor soccer with the Philadelphia Fever of the Major Indoor Soccer League. On June 16, 1982, the Kansas City Comets purchased Clark's contract from the Fever.[2] Clark remained with the Comets until waived on June 3, 1987.[3]
References
edit- ^ Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville Men's Soccer All-Time Roster
- ^ June 16, 1982 Transactions
- ^ DEALS THE SEATTLE TIMES - Thursday, June 4, 1987