Sean Fraser (soccer) explained

Sean Fraser
Fullname:Sean Fraser
Birth Date:1980 9, mf=yes
Birth Place:Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Position:attacking midfielder
Youthyears1:1994–1996
Youthyears2:1996–1998
Youthclubs1:Holy Trinity High School
Youthclubs2:Edmonton Warriors
Collegeyears1:1998–2002
College1:Memphis Tigers
Years1:2003
Years2:2004
Years3:2005
Years4:2006
Years5:2008–2009
Clubs1:Calgary Storm
Clubs2:Edmonton Aviators
Clubs3:Toronto Lynx
Clubs4:Nanchang Bayi
Caps1:28
Caps2:24
Caps3:27
Caps4:19
Goals1:1
Goals2:4
Goals3:3
Goals4:1
Nationalyears1:1998
Nationalyears2:2001
Nationalteam1:Canada U20
Nationalteam2:Canada U23
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalcaps2:3
Nationalgoals2:1

Sean Fraser (born September 21, 1980) is a former professional soccer player who played the majority of his career in the United Soccer Leagues.

Career

Before 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] 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] Where he recorded 1 goal in 28 matches, but unfortunately Calgary failed to reach the postseason by finishing fourth in their division.

The following season he signed with his hometown club the Edmonton Aviators, a expansion franchise for the 2004 season. He made his debut for the club on May 1, 2004 in a 0-0 draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps (1986–2010).[3] With Edmonton, Fraser recorded four goals and two assists for a team which struggled on the field by finishing last in the standings and financial which forced the team to fold after only one season; releasing all their players from their contracts.[4]

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 3 goals and 3 assists. The team finished with a league worst 3 wins, 17 losses, and 8 ties and was the worst performance in league history and finished last in the standings.

In 2006, he and Lynx team mate Rumbani Munthali both 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

Fraser represented Canada at the 1998 CONCACAF U-19 Qualification Tournament (Canada did not qualify for the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship) 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

Fraser was recently inducted into the University of Memphis Hall of Fame in September 2009.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Edmonton Aviators - Stats - Sean Fraser. https://web.archive.org/web/20040630205338/http://www.aviatorssoccer.com:80/fraser.htm. dead. 2004-06-30. 2004-06-30. 2018-08-04.
  2. Web site: Storm Sign Fraser And Weibenga. https://archive.today/20150227065552/http://www.uslfans.com/news/2003/news,2003,0125.shtml. dead. February 27, 2015. April 21, 2003. USLFans.com. Zukas. John.
  3. Web site: Aviators tie Whitecaps. https://archive.today/20150227065620/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Soccer/Canada/2004/05/01/443783.html. usurped. February 27, 2015. May 1, 2004. SLAM Sports. Zerr. Scott.
  4. Web site: No hope left for men's pro soccer. https://archive.today/20150227065611/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Soccer/Canada/2004/10/15/670545.html. usurped. February 27, 2015. October 15, 2004. SLAM Sports. Zerr. Scott.
  5. Web site: LYNX LAND YOUNG CANADIAN!. March 10, 2005. Rocket Robin's Home Page. Toronto Lynx media release. Nutt. Dave.
  6. Web site: Lynx Drop Season Opener. April 23, 2005. Rocket Robin's Home Page. Toronto Lynx Game Report. Nutt. Dave.
  7. Web site: 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.. May 31, 2005. Rocket Robin's Home Page. Glover. Robin.
  8. http://www.canadasoccer.com/eng/players/profile.asp?playerid=890&sub=8&gender=male