Chris Williams (soccer)

Football player infobox
playername = Chris Williams


fullname = Chris Williams
height = height|ft=5|in=10
nickname =
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1981|6|1
cityofbirth = Toronto
countryofbirth = Canada
currentclub = Charleston Battery
clubnumber = 7
position = Defender, Defensive Midfielder
youthyears =
youthclubs = University of Mobile
years = 2003–2004
2005–2006
2007
2008
clubs = Montreal Impact
Toronto Lynx
SK Kladno
Charleston Battery
caps(goals) = 38 (0)
39 (0)
02 (0)
24 (0)
nationalyears = 2000–2001
2004–
nationalteam = Canada U-20
Canada
nationalcaps(goals) = 13 (0)
02 (0)
pcupdate = 4 October 2008
ntupdate = 2006-08-17

Chris Williams (born June 1, 1981 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for the Charleston Battery in the USL First Division.

After playing college soccer for the University of Mobile in Alabama, Williams was drafted by the Toronto Lynx, but later was traded to the Montreal Impact. During his time in Montreal, Williams became a regular on the team, helping Montreal to win their second USL First Division Championship and also the Voyageurs Cup in 2003 and 2004.

After the 2004 season, Williams joined the Toronto Lynx as a free agent and became an important player in the Lynx midfield. On April 6, 2006, Williams resigned with the Lynx to help anchor the midfield [ [http://22066.vws.magma.ca/06lynx04.htm VETERAN TRIO RESIGN FOR 2006] ] .

In January 2007, Williams joined roster of SK Kladno (Gambrinus Liga) in the Czech Republic. He was competing along with Canadian teammate Dave Simpson [ [http://www.deniksport.cz/clanek484142.htm Kladno: další Kanaďan] ] .

William also earned his first full national team cap on January 18, 2003 versus United States. Williams is also a former member of Canadian Olympic and U20 team.

Williams trained with the Montreal Impact in Florida in March 2008 before signing with the Charleston Battery of the USL First Division.

Honours

* USL First Division Championship - 2004 (Montreal Impact)
* Voyageurs Cup - 2003, 2004 (Montreal Impact)

References

External links

* [http://www.canadasoccer.com/eng/nationals/profile.asp?playerid=44&sub=3 Canada Soccer profile]