Anthony Adur Explained
Anthony Christopher Bahadur or Anthony Adur (born February 25, 1988) is a former Canadian professional soccer player who played as a forward.
Youth career
Adur played soccer at the high school level while enrolled in St. Elizabeth Catholic High School.[1] In his high school senior year in 2007, he helped the team produce an undefeated regular season. He received the team's MVP award twice throughout his tenure at St. Elizabeth.
In 2006, he began playing in the Ontario Soccer League the province's top amateur circuit with Cruz Azul Shooters.[2] He played in the league's Provincial East U21 division and was named the MVP.
Adur played college soccer in 2008 with Lindsey Wilson College.[3]
Club career
Early career
While playing with Cruz Azul Shooters he was called up by the club's parent team the Italia Shooters in the Canadian Soccer League.[4] In his debut season in the Southern Ontario circuit, he assisted Italia in securing a playoff berth by finishing third in their division.[5] The Italians qualified for the championship final after defeating Toronto Croatia in the playoff semifinal round. Adur played in the championship match, he scored the winning goal against the Serbian White Eagles.[6]
In the college offseason, he played in the American-based USL Premier Development League with the Toronto Lynx in the summer of 2008.[7] In total, he played in 11 matches and recorded 1 goal.[8] After the conclusion of the PDL season, he returned to the CSL circuit to sign with the North York Astros. He helped the club clinch a postseason berth.[9]
Asia
In the winter of 2009, Adur was part of a team assembled by Rafael Carbajal that played in a friendly match in Singapore. Shortly after on February 3, 2009, he received a contract from Sengkang Punggol of the Singaporean S. League.[10] [11]
After a year in Singapore, he signed with Maccabi Haifa in Israel but was released six months later.[12] He then moved to Thailand to sign with TOT S.C. where he spent two seasons.[13] Following his time in Asia, he was linked with a move to the Egyptian side Ismaily SC but because of the civil unrest throughout the country, he left.
North America
In 2012, he returned to the North American continent where he trained with MLS side Columbus Crew during his free agency.[14] While in the United States, he played in the National Premier Soccer League in 2013 with Zanesville Athletic.[15]
In the fall of 2013, he received a trial FC Edmonton of the North American Soccer League.[16] Following his successful trial, he officially secured a contract with Edmonton on August 1, 2013.[17] [18] He debuted for Edmonton on August 11, 2013, against the San Antonio Scorpions.[19] [20] Adur left Edmonton once the season was finished.[21] [22] In Edmonton, he played in 8 matches.[23]
In 2016, he returned to play with his former club the Shooters, renamed York Region Shooters. Adur recorded his first goal of the season on August 28, 2016, against FC Ukraine United.[24] Throughout the season he appeared in 8 matches and recorded 2 goals.[25] He helped York Region secure the league's first division title.[26] In the preliminary round of the postseason, he contributed a goal in a 5–0 victory over Milton SC.[27] [28] Their playoff journey concluded after a 4–1 defeat in a penalty shootout to Hamilton City.[29]
In 2021, he returned to the Ontario Soccer League to play with GS United.[30]
International career
In 2012, Adur entertained the option of representing the Trinidad and Tobago national football team in the country of his father's birth.[31]
Honours
Italia/York Region Shooters
Individual
External links
Notes and References
- News: Grossman . David . 5 June 2007 . Thornhill's red-hot Panthers continue their winning ways . . S6.
- Web site: 2006 Ontario Soccer League Annual Awards Banquet . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20190201013436/https://osl.e2esoccer.com/ViewArticle.aspx?NewsID=70 . 1 February 2019 . 31 January 2019 . osl.e2esoccer.com.
- Web site: 2008 Toronto Lynx roster . 17 August 2024 . www.lynxsoccer.com.
- News: 17 October 2006 . Midtown Toronto resident wins soccer dream trip: . The East York Mirror.
- News: Hayakawa . Michael . 19 October 2006 . Fourth time lucky for Shooters . Richmond Hill Liberal.
- News: 16 October 2006 . Soccer - Italia Shooters take CSL championship . Toronto Star.
- Web site: Adamson . Stan . 28 August 2016 . Well-Traveled Bahadur Strikes Winner for York Region . 12 July 2020 . canadiansoccerleague.ca . en-US.
- Web site: Anthony Bahadur player stats . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624113952/http://soccerstats.us/bios/anthony-bahadur/ . 24 June 2016 . 24 May 2016 . soccerstats.us.
- Web site: Glover . Robin . October 11, 2008 CSL Quarterfinal Serbian White Eagles vs North York Astros (by Rocket Robin) . 24 May 2016 . www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com.
- Web site: Wei . Lai Jun . 3 February 2009 . Sengkang Punggol squad undergoes major revamp for new S.League football season . 17 August 2024 . RED SPORTS . en-US.
- Web site: Fish Out of Water . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20090301022551/http://fishoutofwaterspfc.wordpress.com/ . 1 March 2009 . 23 February 2017 . Fish Out of Water . en-US.
- Web site: Rowaan . Dave . 19 September 2012 . Get to know Anthony Bahadur . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20230322063450/https://www.wakingthered.com/2012/9/19/3358328/get-to-know-anthony-bahadur . 22 March 2023 . 24 May 2016 . Waking The Red.
- Web site: Transfers Thai Premier League 2011 - Thai Football . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20181001063350/http://www.thai-fussball.com/en/Content-Transfers-Thai-Premier-League-two-thousand-eleven-item-96.html . 1 October 2018 . 23 February 2017 . www.thai-fussball.com . en.
- Web site: Sandor . Steven . 29 July 2013 . Adur dreams of MLS, national team; hopes that FC Edmonton can relaunch his career The 11 . 18 August 2024 . the11.ca . en-CA.
- Web site: 7 June 2013 . AFC Cleveland Wins Presidential Cup in Hard-Fought Battle . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130727003539/http://www.afccleveland.com/news/story.php?id=41 . 27 July 2013 . 24 May 2016 . afccleveland.com.
- Web site: Daum . Evan . 30 July 2013 . Globetrotter may add scoring punch . 12 July 2020 . . 18 . en.
- News: Van Diest . Derek . 1 August 2013 . More goals the goal ; FC Edmonton head coach focused on offensive finish for second half of season . . S13.
- News: Van Diest . Derek . 7 August 2013 . Adur travelled the world before makin' return to Canada . . S3.
- Web site: Sandor . Steven . 11 August 2013 . Hertzog scores in his debut, as Eddies win fall-season home opener over Scorpions The 11 . 18 August 2024 . the11.ca . en-CA.
- News: Swane . Brian . 18 August 2013 . Eddies won't back down ; Despite spot in standings, FCE has enjoyed success against Silverbacks in 2013 . . S8.
- News: Swane . Brian . 6 November 2013 . Roster Shake-Up . . S14.
- Web site: Sandor . Steven . 5 November 2013 . FC Edmonton updates its roster, opens up international roster slots The 11 . 18 August 2024 . the11.ca . en-CA.
- Web site: Anthony Adur . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624202025/http://soccerstats.us/bios/anthony-adur/ . 24 June 2016 . 24 May 2016 . soccerstats.us.
- News: 29 August 2016 . York Region Shooters blank FC Ukraine United in Canadian Soccer League First Division action in Vaughan . Vaughan Citizen.
- Web site: 2016 York Region Shooters club info . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160921181821/http://canadiansoccerleague.ca/york-region-shooters/ . 21 September 2016 . 12 December 2016 . canadiansoccerleague.ca.
- News: 19 September 2016 . York Region Shooters blank FC Ukraine United, clinch CSL First Division regular season title . Vaughan Citizen.
- Web site: Adamson . Stan . 16 October 2016 . York Region and Hamilton Advance to Semifinals... Shooters and Atomic will meet in Second Division final . 12 December 2020 . canadiansoccerleague.ca .
- News: 17 October 2016 . York Region Shooters rout Milton SC, advance to CSL Championship semis . Vaughan Citizen.
- Web site: Adamson . Stan . 23 October 2016 . Serbian Eagles, Hamilton City in CSL Championship Final . 12 December 2016 . canadiansoccerleague.ca .
- Web site: Ontario Soccer League: Games: Goal Scorers. 2021-11-06. osl.e2esoccer.com.
- Web site: Fuentes . Shaun . 27 September 2012 . Anthony Bahadur considering his T&T options . 17 August 2024 . Soca Warriors Online - Trinidad and Tobago Football . en-gb.