Craig Mallace
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 February 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Torphichen, Scotland | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender / Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2006 | Milwaukee Panthers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2009 | Minnesota Thunder | 38 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. | |||
Craig Mallace (born 13 February 1985) is a Scottish former professional footballer and the current Director of Camps & Youth Development for Minnesota United FC.
Early and personal life
Born in Torphichen, Scotland, Mallace played college soccer in the United States with the Milwaukee Panthers.[1]
His younger brother Calum is also a footballer.
Career
Playing career
Mallace turned professional in 2006 when drafted by the Milwaukee Wave (MISL). He was then signed for the Minnesota Thunder making 38 appearances for the Minnesota Thunder of the USL First Division through May 2009 before retiring due to injury.
Coaching career
After retiring as a professional player, Mallace became a director of coaching for several clubs in Twin Cities area of Minnesota.[2] He was Director of Coaching for European Soccer Academy in New Jersey. Upon returning to Minnesota, he was Director of Coaching for Cottage Grove United.
He was named Director of Camps & Youth Development for Minnesota United FC in February 2014,[3] and is also the Assistant Coach for the Minnesota United Reserves.