Sheldon Thomas (soccer)

Sheldon Thomas (born December 8, 1972) is a former Trinidadian soccer player who played for LA Galaxy.

Sheldon Thomas
Personal information
Full name Sheldon Thomas
Date of birth (1972-12-08) December 8, 1972
Place of birth Trinidad & Tobago
Playing position(s) Midfielder
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1996–1998 Cal State Fullerton Titans
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1998 South China Athletic Club
1998–2000 Orange County Waves 20 (1)
2000 LA Galaxy 1 (0)
National team‡
1998 Trinidad & Tobago 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of August 14, 2017
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of August 14, 2017

He also played for South China Athletic Club and Orange County Waves, and was capped three times for Trinidad & Tobago.

Club career

Early career

Thomas attended El Camino College and St. Benedict's College before studying at California State University in 1996.[1] He was named All American and Athlete of the Year in 1996 and 1997 for the Mountain Pacific Division.[2]

South China Athletic Club

After graduating, Thomas joined Hong Kong side South China Athletic Club. He won honors of MVP with a double championship in the Vice Roy Cup and the Hong Kong FA Cup. During his time in Asia, he also represented the club in the Asian Club Championships.[2]

Orange County Waves

Thomas moved back to the United States in 1999 and joined Orange County Waves.[3]

LA Galaxy

In 2000, Thomas was called up to represent LA Galaxy, the parent club of the Orange County Waves, in the World Club Championships. Sheldon made a single appearance for the club with a nine minute cameo from the bench.[4]

International career

Thomas was called up to the Trinidad & Tobago national team in 1998. He made his international debut in a 2–1 win over Martinique in the Caribbean Cup, and also featured in wins against Dominica and Haiti.[5]

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References
  1. "Player Profile - Sheldon Thomas". www.socawarriors.net. Retrieved 2017-08-14.
  2. "Sheldon Thomas". Spartans Inglewood F.C. Retrieved 2017-08-14.
  3. McKIBBEN, DAVE (2000-04-09). "Sound Waves". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2017-08-14.
  4. "Sheldon Thomas". LA Galaxy. 2015-04-16. Retrieved 2017-08-14.
  5. "Matches Played by Sheldon Thomas". www.socawarriors.net. Retrieved 2017-08-14.
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