James Andrew Clarkson (born 6 March 1972) is an English-American football coach and former player who was most recently the head coach of Houston Dash in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Andrew Clarkson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 6 March 1972[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Wisbech, England | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995 | Manawatu AFC | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2017–2018 | Brazos Valley Cavalry | ||
| 2019–2022 | Houston Dash | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editHe previously served as academy director for Houston Dynamo as well as head coach of Dynamo PDL affiliate Brazos Valley Cavalry FC.[3] On 11 December 2018, Clarkson was announced as the head coach of the Houston Dash.[2]
On 26 April 2022, Clarkson was suspended by the NWSL pending the completion of an investigation into abuse by multiple league personnel.[4] On 9 January 2023, the NWSL announced that his return to the league was conditioned on the completion of anti-harassment training.[5]
Personal life
editClarkson lives in Houston with his wife, Lizz, and two sons, Jack and William. He obtained American citizenship on 3 May 2013.[2]
Managerial honours
edit- NWSL Challenge Cup
- Winners: 2020
- NWSL Community Shield
- Runners-up: 2020
References
edit- ^ a b "James Andrew Clarkson". Liga MX (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 7 January 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ a b c "Houston Dash name James Clarkson as head coach". Houston Dash. 11 December 2018. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
- ^ "Premier Development League Soccer Headed to the Brazos Valley". Houston Dynamo. 16 January 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
- ^ "National Women's Soccer League Official Site | NWSL". www.nwslsoccer.com.
- ^ "Four NWSL coaches get lifetime ban after sexual harassment investigation". ESPN.com. 9 January 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
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