Craig Mallace

Craig Mallace (born 13 February 1985) is a Scottish former professional footballer and former Director of Camps & Youth Development for Minnesota United FC.

Craig Mallace
Personal information
Date of birth (1985-02-13) 13 February 1985
Place of birth Torphichen, Scotland
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position(s) Defender / Midfielder
Youth career
2003–2006 Milwaukee Panthers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2009 Minnesota Thunder 38 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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 was also the Assistant Coach for the Minnesota United Reserves. He left the club in August 2017.

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References
  1. "Milwaukee Panthers profile". Archived from the original on 23 July 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
  2. "Craig Mallace Soccer". Archived from the original on 8 July 2011.
  3. Craig Mallace Named Director of Camps and Youth Development


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