Sean Fraser (born September 21, 1980) is a former professional soccer player who played the majority of his career in the United Soccer Leagues.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sean Fraser | ||
| Date of birth | September 21, 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position(s) | attacking midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–1998 | Holy Trinity High School | ||
| 1991–1998 | Millwoods Warriors | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–2002 | Memphis Tigers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003 | Calgary Storm | 28 | (3) |
| 2004 | Edmonton Aviators | 24 | (5) |
| 2005 | Toronto Lynx | 27 | (4) |
| 2006 | Nanchang Bayi | 19 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 1998 | Canada U20 | 4 | (0) |
| 2001 | Canada U23 | 3 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editBefore beginning his pro career Fraser was a standout striker for the University of Memphis where he led Conference USA in goals (18) and points (42) in earning All-Conference honours in 2001.[1] Fraser is still the all times points leader for the University of Memphis mens soccer program. He began his professional career in the USL A-League with Calgary Storm in 2003. His signing was announced on April 21, 2003 in a press report.[2]
The following season he signed with his hometown club the Edmonton Aviators, a expansion franchise for the 2004 season.[3] He made his debut for the club on May 1, 2004 in a 0-0 draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps (1986–2010).[4] With Edmonton, Fraser recorded four goals and two assists.
On May 10, 2005 it was announced that Fraser signed a contract with the Toronto Lynx.[5] He made his debut for the club on April 23, 2005 in a match against the Portland Timbers (2001–10), which resulted in a 3-0 defeat.[6] He recorded his first goal for the club on May 31, 2005 in a match against the Rochester Rhinos in a 5-3 defeat.[7] He concluded the season with Toronto with 4 goals and 3 assists.
In 2006, Fraser signed for Nanchang Bayi in the Jia League to a two-year contract. In December, 2008 he signed a contract with the Edmonton Drillers in the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League.
International career
editFraser represented Canada at the 1998 CONCACAF U-19 Qualification Tournament and helped Canada reach the quarter-final stage of the IV Jeux de la Francophonie Canada 2001 in Ottawa/Hull. He scored his first goal for Canada against France in the quarter-final game.[8]
Honours
editFraser was recently inducted into the University of Memphis Hall of Fame in September 2009.
Sources
edit- ^ "Edmonton Aviators - Stats - Sean Fraser". 2004-06-30. Archived from the original on 2004-06-30. Retrieved 2018-08-04.
- ^ Zukas, John (April 21, 2003). "Storm Sign Fraser And Weibenga". USLFans.com. Archived from the original on February 27, 2015.
- ^ Gallant, Collin (29 April 2004). "Aviators gearing for first flight". Edmonton Journal. pp. D4.
- ^ Zerr, Scott (May 1, 2004). "Aviators tie Whitecaps". SLAM Sports. Archived from the original on February 27, 2015.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Nutt, Dave (March 10, 2005). "LYNX LAND YOUNG CANADIAN!". Rocket Robin's Home Page. Toronto Lynx media release.
- ^ Nutt, Dave (April 23, 2005). "Lynx Drop Season Opener". Rocket Robin's Home Page. Toronto Lynx Game Report.
- ^ Glover, Robin (May 31, 2005). "Result of the Tuesday May 31st, 2005 USL game between Toronto Lynx and Rochester Raging Rhinos played at Centennial Stadium in Etobicoke at 11:00am". Rocket Robin's Home Page.
- ^ [1][dead link]