Sean Fraser (soccer) explained

Sean Fraser
Fullname:Sean Fraser
Birth Date:1980 9, mf=yes
Birth Place:Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Position:attacking midfielder
Youthyears1:1995–1998
Youthyears2:1991–1998
Youthclubs1:Holy Trinity High School
Youthclubs2:Millwoods 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
Goals1:3
Goals2:5
Goals3:4
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] 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

Fraser 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

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. News: Gallant . Collin . 29 April 2004 . Aviators gearing for first flight . . D4.
  4. 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.
  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