Carl Valentine facts for kids
Valentine in 2011
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| Full name | Carl Howard Valentine | ||
| Date of birth | 4 July 1958 | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
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| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1976–1979 | Oldham Athletic | 61 | (7) |
| 1979–1984 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 165 | (44) |
| 1984–1986 | West Bromwich Albion | 44 | (6) |
| 1985–1987 | Cleveland Force (indoor) | 124 | (83) |
| 1987–1999 | Vancouver 86ers | 244 | (21) |
| 1988–1990 | Baltimore Blast (indoor) | 100 | (55) |
| 1990–1991 | Kansas City Comets (indoor) | 48 | (27) |
| 1991–1992 | Tacoma Stars (indoor) | 40 | (16) |
| International career | |||
| 1985–1993 | Canada | 31 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1994–1999 | Vancouver 86ers | ||
| 1999–2007 | North Shore Development Centre | ||
| 2008–2009 | Coastal WFC | ||
| 2009–2010 | Fury | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Carl Howard Valentine, born on July 4, 1958, is a famous former professional soccer player and coach. He has been a big part of the soccer scene in Vancouver, Canada, for many years.
Carl was born in England. He later played for the Canadian national team in international games. He used to be the head coach for Ottawa Fury. In 2010, he became a club ambassador and staff coach for Vancouver Whitecaps FC. This happened just before the Whitecaps started their first season in Major League Soccer in 2011.
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Carl Valentine's Soccer Journey
Carl Valentine played soccer professionally from the late 1970s to the late 1990s. He played for several teams, including the Vancouver Whitecaps and Oldham Athletic. He also played for West Bromwich Albion in England. Later, he joined the Vancouver 86ers in Canada.
Starting His Professional Career
Carl started his professional career in 1976 when he was just 17 years old. He played as a striker for Oldham Athletic. A striker is a player whose main job is to score goals.
Winning with the Vancouver Whitecaps
In 1979, Carl signed with the Vancouver Whitecaps. As a new player, he helped them win their only North American Soccer League championship. He really liked living in Vancouver. Because of this, he became a Canadian citizen in 1983.
Playing in England and Returning to Vancouver
In 1984, Carl decided to play in England again. He joined West Bromwich Albion. He played 44 games for them and scored 6 goals. After two seasons, Carl returned to Vancouver. He joined a new team called the Vancouver 86ers. He stayed with this team for 13 years. Carl stopped being a full-time player in 1992. After that, he was a player and manager for the club until he retired in 1999.
Indoor Soccer Adventures
Carl also played indoor soccer. In 1985, he signed with the Cleveland Force. He played three seasons with them. After that team closed, he joined the Baltimore Blast. In 1990, he was traded to the Kansas City Comets. When the Comets team closed, Carl signed with the Tacoma Stars in 1991.
Playing for Team Canada
Carl Valentine initially hoped to play for the English national team. He even turned down an offer to play for Canada in the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Joining the Canadian National Team
However, in 1985, Carl decided to play for his new home country, Canada. He played his first game for Canada in September 1985. This was a FIFA World Cup qualification match against Honduras. Even though he was sick, Carl helped Canada win 2–1. He assisted on both goals with corner kicks. This win helped Canada reach the World Cup Finals for the first time ever!
World Cup Appearances
Carl played a total of 31 games for Canada and scored 1 goal. He played in 9 World Cup qualifying matches. He also played in all three of Canada's first-round games in the 1986 World Cup. His last international game was in 1993. It was a World Cup qualification match against Australia in Sydney.
Carl's Life Today
Carl Valentine has two daughters, Keelie and Shannon, and a son, Gavin. He is currently a coach for young players and a Club Ambassador for Whitecaps FC. Carl has some Jamaican family background.
Career Goals for Canada
Here are the goals Carl Valentine scored for the Canadian national team:
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1 | 13 June 1992 | Varsity Stadium, Toronto, Canada |  Hong Kong |
2–0 | 3–1 | Columbus 500 Cup |
See also
In Spanish: Carl Valentine para niños
