Jeff Hodgson is a Canadian former soccer player, coach, and businessman.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jeffrey Hodgson | ||
| Place of birth | Windsor, Ontario | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995 | Tucson Amigos | ||
| 1997 | Arizona Sandsharks (indoor) | 22 | (0) |
| 1998–2001 | Detroit Rockers (indoor) | 66 | (2) |
| 2003 | London City | ||
| 2004–2008 | Windsor Border Stars | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1994–1995 | Western Michigan Broncos (assistant ) | ||
| 2010–2016 | Madonna Crusaders (women) | ||
| 2011 | Windsor Stars | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career
editHodgson began his career in 1995 with Tucson Amigos in the USISL Premier League. In 1996, he signed with Arizona Sandsharks of the Continental Indoor Soccer League. During his tenure with Arizona he appeared in 22 matches. After the demise of the CISL he signed with Detroit Rockers of the National Professional Soccer League. During his four year stint with Detroit he appeared in 66 matches, and recorded one goal.[1] In 2003, he returned to Canada to sign with London City of the Canadian Professional Soccer League. The following year Hodgson created the Windsor Border Stars franchise to compete in the Canadian Professional Soccer League.[2] He held several roles within the organization as active player, and team manager. He helped Windsor win two Open Canada Cups, and one AISL Championship. After five seasons in the CPSL the club faced financial problems which resulted in the league revoking the clubs franchise.[3]
Managerial career
editHis first managerial job was as assistant coach for Western Michigan University men's soccer team. On February 4, 2010 he was appointed the head coach for Madonna University women's soccer team.[4] In 2011, former Windsor teammate Filip Rocca was awarded a Windsor franchise in the Canadian Soccer League, and brought back Hodgson to jointly head coach the Windsor Stars with Steve Vagnini.[5] Hodgson stepped down as Madonna's coach in 2016.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Jeff Hodgson | SoccerStats.us". soccerstats.us. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
- ^ "CPSL - Canadian Professional Soccer League". 2004-12-20. Archived from the original on December 20, 2004. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
- ^ Star, The Windsor. "CSL gives boot to Border Stars". Canada.com. Archived from the original on 2016-04-15. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
- ^ "Madonna University - Jeff Hodgson Named Women's Soccer Coach". www.madonnacrusaders.com. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
- ^ BROWNBRIDGE, ,TYLER. "Coaches Steve Vagnini and Jeff Hodgson (right) are photographed during a press conference announcing the new Windsor Stars soccer team at Mezzo Restaurant in Windsor on Tuesday, February 22, 2011". www.montrealgazette.com. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Thomas returning to coach Madonna women's soccer". HometownLife.com. Retrieved 8 August 2023.