Billy Clifford (soccer)

Billy Clifford
Personal information
Full name William Clifford
Place of birth Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Playing position Defender
Youth career
1992–1995 South Carolina Gamecocks
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1996 South Carolina Shamrocks (2)
1997–1998 Jacksonville Cyclones 19 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

William "Billy" Clifford is a retired American professional soccer defender who spent three seasons in the USISL.

Playing career

In 1992, Clifford graduated from Sacred Heart High School.[1] He attended the University of South Carolina, playing on the men's soccer team from 1992 to 1995.[2] In 1996, he turned professional with the South Carolina Shamrocks of the USISL.[3] On February 2, 1997, the Columbus Crew selected Clifford in the third round (twenty-eighth overall) of the 1997 MLS Supplemental Draft. The Crew released him and he moved to the Jacksonville Cyclones for two seasons. In April 1998, Clifford suffered a career ending broken foot during practice.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Clifford jockeying for soccer team spot
  2. ↑ Gamecocks soccer records
  3. ↑ Shamrocks bring soccer to Upstate
  4. ↑ FRAGILE FOOTING FOR THE FUTURE Clifford finds broken foot hard to heal
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