Shalrie Joseph Explained

Shalrie Joseph
Fullname:Shalrie Jamal Joseph
Birth Date:24 May 1978
Birth Place:St. George's, Grenada
Position:Defensive midfielder
Youthyears1:1998–1999
Youthclubs1:Bryant & Stratton Bobcats
Youthyears2:2000–2001
Youthclubs2:St. John's Red Storm
Years1:2002
Clubs1:New York Freedom
Caps1:18
Goals1:7
Years2:2003–2012
Clubs2:New England Revolution
Caps2:261
Goals2:37
Years3:2012
Clubs3:Chivas USA
Caps3:12
Goals3:2
Years4:2013
Clubs4:Seattle Sounders FC
Caps4:10
Goals4:1
Years5:2014
Clubs5:New England Revolution
Caps5:0
Goals5:0
Years6:2016–2017
Clubs6:FC Boston
Caps6:4
Goals6:0
Totalcaps:305
Totalgoals:47
Nationalyears1:2002–2008
Nationalteam1:Grenada
Nationalcaps1:20
Nationalgoals1:1
Manageryears1:2018–2019
Managerclubs1:Grenada
Manageryears2:2020–2021
Managerclubs2:New England Revolution (academy)
Manageryears3:2022–2023
Managerclubs3:New England Revolution (assistant)
Club-Update:June 28, 2016
Nationalteam-Update:April 3, 2009

Shalrie Jamal Joseph (born May 24, 1978) is a Grenadian former professional footballer and coach.

Youth and college career

Joseph moved to Brooklyn, New York with his family as a teenager. He played college soccer at Bryant & Stratton College[1] [2] and St. John's University, New York, graduating in 2002.

Playing career

Professional

New England

Joseph was drafted fourteenth overall in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft by the New England Revolution, but did not join the team until the 2003 season, having spent much of 2002 searching for a club overseas and later playing for the New York Freedom of USL D-3 Pro League. Upon joining the Revolution, Joseph quickly proved himself to be one of the most talented defensive midfielders in the league. He was named to the MLS Best XI in 2005.

In August 2006, Joseph had a $1 million offer from Celtic F.C., but MLS rejected the offer.[3] In January 2007, another offer of $2 million from Celtic was also rejected by MLS.

In 2008, he started and played the entire MLS All-Star Game versus West Ham United. The All-stars won that game 3–2, making them 5–0 all time against foreign teams.

He became the Revolution's captain in 2010 after previous captain Steve Ralston left the Revolution to join AC St. Louis. Later in 2010, Joseph took a leave of absence from the team while he was involved in the Major League Soccer substance abuse and behavioral health program. Joseph returned to the Revolution at the end of May.[4]

The Revolution signed Joseph to a Designated Player contract for the 2012 season.[5]

Later career

On August 1, 2012, Joseph was traded to Chivas USA in exchange for Blair Gavin, a second round pick in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft, and allocation money.[6]

On February 19, 2013, Joseph was traded to Seattle Sounders FC along with second round picks in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft and 2015 MLS SuperDraft, and a swap in allocation order.[7]

In April 2014, Joseph rejoined the New England Revolution.[8]

On May 21, 2016, Joseph signed up to play with Premier Development League side FC Boston.[9]

International career

Joseph was a member of the Grenada national team, for whom he has played for in the Caribbean Cup, the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup, and World Cup qualifiers.[10]

Coaching career

Joseph became head coach of Grenada national team in March 2018.[11] In March 2020, Joseph returned to the United States and joined his former club the New England Revolution in a coaching role.[12]

Personal life

Joseph earned his U.S. citizenship in 2009.[13]

Honors

New England Revolution

2008

2007

Individual

2005, 2007, 2008, 2009

Notes and References

  1. 2006 Bryant & Stratton Bobcats, APC Spectrum, Fall 2006, found at APC Colleges website. Accessed 22 July 2008.
  2. Shalrie Joseph MLS bio, ″Shalrie Joseph″, found at https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/shalrie-joseph. Accessed 8 July 2019.
  3. http://www.boston.com/sports/soccer/articles/2006/08/30/joseph_blocked_mls_says_no_to_celtic_fc_offer/ Joseph blocked MLS says no to Celtic FC offer
  4. News: Revolution's Joseph is in substance abuse program. Boston.com. 28 April 2010. Dell'Apa. Frank.
  5. Web site: No place like home: Joseph re-ups with New England MLSsoccer.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20111205215212/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/12/03/no-place-home-joseph-re-ups-new-england. 2011-12-05.
  6. Web site: Kick Off: Revs ship Joseph to Chivas USA for Gavin MLSsoccer.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120804012615/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/08/01/kick-revs-reportedly-ship-joseph-chivas-usa. 2012-08-04.
  7. Web site: Sounders acquire Shalrie Joseph in deal with Chivas USA MLSsoccer.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130222022750/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/02/19/report-sounders-acquire-shalrie-joseph-chivas-usa. 2013-02-22.
  8. Web site: New England Revolution bring back club legend Shalrie Joseph after Tuesday's Waiver Draft MLSsoccer.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140423085250/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/04/22/new-england-revolution-bring-back-club-legend-shalrie-joseph-after-tuesdays-. 2014-04-23.
  9. Web site: Boston Signs Former Revs Midfielder Joseph. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624030721/http://www.uslpdl.com/news_article/show/651010?referrer_id=2313812 . 2016-06-24 .
  10. http://www.mlsnet.com/players/bio.jsp?team=t109&player=joseph_s&playerId=jos189231&statType=current Shalrie Joseph Roster: Player Bio
  11. Web site: Shalrie Joseph Named Grenada National Team Coach. Jake. Catanese. March 13, 2018.
  12. Web site: MLS Legends: Shalrie Joseph on a New England Revolution reunion, Grenada and MLS memories. May 11, 2020. Charles. Boehm.
  13. News: Revs' Shalrie Joseph aglow with US citizenship – Boston Globe Soccer Blog – Corner Kicks . Boston.com . August 24, 2009 . July 9, 2012.