Ian Wilson (soccer)

Ian Wilson - Detroit Express 1983
Ian Wilson
Personal information
Date of birth June 30, 1960
Place of birth New York, NY
Height 6' 0" (1.83 m)
Playing position Defender
Youth career
1978 - 1981 Keene State
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1983 Detroit Express 13 (0)
1984 Rochester Flash 22 (1)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (goals)

Ian Wilson (born June 30, 1960) is a former American professional soccer player and current physical education teacher.

College

Wilson grew up in Bedford Hills, New York where he attended Fox Lane High School. In 1977 he was an All-State and All-Westchester County soccer player. He led Fox Lane to the New York State Class AA Championship - scoring 3 goals and adding 1 assist in a 4-0 win over Scarsdale in the championship game. That performance earned Wilson a tryout with the NASL's New York Cosmos at the age of 17. He played 2 years for the 1977 and 1978 New York State Team and was selected to US Eastern Regional Team in 1978.

Wilson entered Keene State College, New Hampshire. During his four seasons at Keene State, he helped lead the Owls to three NAIA National Tournaments where he was named to two All-Tournament teams in 1980 and 1981. As a central defender, Wilson played and started in 93 collegiate games, scoring 18 goals and adding 14 assists. He was selected to both the NCAA and NAIA 1980 and 1981 All-American 1st teams. He was also chosen to the 1979, 1980 and 1981 All-New England teams as well as being selected to three New England All-Star Teams.

Wilson was inducted into the Keene State College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004.

Professional

After playing semi-professional soccer in New England's LASA league with Cranston Portuguese Club, Cranston, RI and Faialense Sport Club, Cambridge, MA. Wilson signed to play professionally for the 1983 Detroit Express in the American Soccer League. As a rookie he started in 13 games for the Express and was twice voted defensive player of the game. When the Detroit Express folded after the 1983 season, he was than picked up by the Rochester Flash in the United Soccer League in 1984. Started 22 games for the Flash and was one of the team leaders in minutes played with 2045 mins. Selected player of the match honors in games against Buffalo and Jacksonville. Scored 1 goal and picked up 1 assist as a defender and was nominated by the Houston Dynamo to their 1984 All-Opponent team.

A knee injury ended Wilson's soccer career after the 1984 season.

Teaching/Education

Wilson is a Physical Education Teacher in the Danbury Public Schools. He is also Director of Coaching for Caetano Pro Soccer School.

BS in Physical Education, Keene State College

MS in Education, Walden University

References/Links

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