Carl Fletcher (Canadian soccer) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 December 1971 | ||
| Place of birth | Plymouth, Montserrat | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Scarborough Blues | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1989–1993 | Toronto Blizzard | 88+ | (4+) |
| 1994 | Toronto Rockets | 20 | (0) |
| 1996–1998 | Montreal Impact | 68 | (0) |
| 1999–2000 | Hampton Roads Mariners | 27 | (2) |
| 2001 | Montreal Impact | 13 | (0) |
| 2001 | Rochester Rhinos | 9 | (0) |
| 2002–2004 | Atlanta Silverbacks | 28 | (0) |
| 2005 | Toronto Lynx | 0 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 1991–2003 | Canada | 40 | (2) |
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Carl Tadeus Fletcher was born on December 26, 1971. He is a former professional soccer player from Canada. Carl played as a strong defender. He played for many teams in the Canadian Soccer League and the USL A-League. Carl also played for the Canadian national team. He appeared in several CONCACAF Gold Cup tournaments and the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup.
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Carl Fletcher's Club Soccer Career
Carl Fletcher started his professional soccer journey with the Toronto Blizzard. This team was part of the Canadian Soccer League. After that, he played for the Toronto Rockets in 1994. This was the only year that club existed.
Playing for Montreal Impact
In 1996, Carl played an indoor season with the Toronto Shooting Stars. When that season ended, he joined the Montreal Impact. He played a total of 68 games for them. In 1999, he signed with the Hampton Roads Mariners and played there for two years. Carl returned to the Montreal Impact in April 2001.
Winning the A-League Championship
After playing half a season with the Impact, Carl moved to the Rochester Raging Rhinos in August 2001. With Rochester, he helped the team reach the playoffs. They even won the A-League championship that year.
Later Club Teams
In 2002, Carl Fletcher joined the Atlanta Silverbacks. He played there for two seasons. His best year with them was 2002, when the team made it to the first round of the playoffs. In 2004, Carl took a break from soccer. He worked in broadcasting with TSN. A year later, he decided to play soccer again. He signed with his hometown club, the Toronto Lynx, in March 2005. However, he got injured early in the season and did not play any games for the club.
Carl Fletcher's International Soccer Career
Carl Fletcher also played for his country, Canada. His first international games were at the 1987 FIFA U-16 World Championship. This big tournament was held in Canada. He played in all three games for the Canadian team.
Playing for Canada's Senior Team
Carl made his first game for the senior Canadian national team in July 1991. This was a CONCACAF Gold Cup match against Jamaica. For a few years, he was a key defender for Canada. He played in 40 international games, scoring two goals. He also played in 7 World Cup qualifying matches for Canada. His last game for Canada was on June 1, 2003, against Germany.
Carl Fletcher's Career Goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 November 1997 | Estadio Nacional, San José, Costa Rica |  Costa Rica |
2-1 | 1-3 | 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 2 | 8 October 1999 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, United States |  El Salvador |
2-1 | 2-1 | CONCACAF Gold Cup playoff |
