James Clarkson (footballer) explained

James Clarkson
Fullname:	James Andrew Clarkson^[1]
Birth Date:	1972 3, df=y
Birth Place:	Wisbech, England
Years1:	1995
Clubs1:	Manawatu AFC
Manageryears1:	2017–2018
Managerclubs1:	Brazos Valley Cavalry
Manageryears2:	2019–2022
Managerclubs2:	Houston Dash

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]

Career

He 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]

See also: 2021 NWSL abuse scandal and Yates Report. 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

Clarkson lives in Houston with his wife, Lizz, and two sons, Jack and William. He obtained American citizenship on 3 May 2013.^[2]

Managerial honours

• NWSL Challenge Cup
  • Winners: 2020
• NWSL Community Shield
  • Runners-up: 2020

Notes and References

1. Web site: James Andrew Clarkson . . 7 January 2022 . es . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220107035159/https://www.ligamx.net/cancha/cuerpotecnico/106217/james-andrew-clarkson . 7 January 2022.
2. News: Houston Dash name James Clarkson as head coach . 28 October 2019 . Houston Dash . 11 December 2018.
3. Web site: Premier Development League Soccer Headed to the Brazos Valley . 22 April 2021 . Houston Dynamo . 16 January 2017.
4. Web site: National Women's Soccer League Official Site | NWSL. www.nwslsoccer.com.
5. News: Four NWSL coaches get lifetime ban after sexual harassment investigation . ESPN.com . January 9, 2022 . January 16, 2023.