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In 1989, James turned professional when he signed with the [[Fort Lauderdale Strikers]] of the [[American Soccer League]].<ref>[http://a-leaguearchive.tripod.com/1989/statsasl89.htm#Ft.L 1989 Fort Lauderdale Strikers]</ref> That season, the Strikers won the league championship. James played for the Strikers in 1990 and 1991. |
In 1989, James turned professional when he signed with the [[Fort Lauderdale Strikers]] of the [[American Soccer League]].<ref>[http://a-leaguearchive.tripod.com/1989/statsasl89.htm#Ft.L 1989 Fort Lauderdale Strikers]</ref> That season, the Strikers won the league championship. James played for the Strikers in 1990 and 1991. On October 31, 1991, James signed with the [[Illinois Thunder]] of the [[NPSL II|National Professional Soccer League]], but tore the [[anterior cruciate ligament]] in his right knee in February 1992. He had reconstructive surgery on May 19, 1992 and lost the entire 1992 outdoor season.<ref>[http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1993-05-09/news/9302100727_1_fort-lauderdale-strikers-soccer-thomas-rongen James’ Knee in Shape After Long Recovery]</ref> He came back and played for the Strikers in 1993. |
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Revision as of 14:57, 23 August 2011
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Mandeville, Jamaica | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder / Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1985-1986 | UNC Greensboro Spartans | ||
| 1987-1988 | FIU Golden Panthers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1989-1993 | Fort Lauderdale Strikers | (14) | |
| 1991-1992 | Illinois Thunder (indoor) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Alvin James is a retired Jamaican-American soccer midfielder who played professionally in the American Professional Soccer League and National Professional Soccer League. He coaches youth soccer in South Florida.
Youth
Born in Jamaica, James moved to South Florida with his family as a young boy. He grew up playing club soccer with the Plantation Eagles. In 1985, James graduated from Boyd Anderson High School. He attended UNC-Greensboro, playing on the Spartans 1985 and 1986 NCAA Men's Division III Soccer Championship. He transferred to Florida International University where he completed his collegiate career with the Golden Panthers in 1987 and 1988.
Professional
In 1989, James turned professional when he signed with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the American Soccer League.[1] That season, the Strikers won the league championship. James played for the Strikers in 1990 and 1991. On October 31, 1991, James signed with the Illinois Thunder of the National Professional Soccer League, but tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in February 1992. He had reconstructive surgery on May 19, 1992 and lost the entire 1992 outdoor season.[2] He came back and played for the Strikers in 1993.
Coach
James coaches for the Weston Soccer Club and American Heritage High School.
References
- Living people
- American soccer coaches
- American soccer players
- American Soccer League (1988–1989) players
- American Professional Soccer League players
- Florida International Golden Panthers men's soccer players
- Fort Lauderdale Strikers (ASL/APSL) players
- Illinois Thunder players
- National Professional Soccer League (1984–2001) players