Charles Adair (footballer)
Encyclopedia
Charles "Chugger" Adair is a retired American soccer player and current soccer coach. He spent two seasons in the Continental Indoor Soccer League
, two in the National Professional Soccer League and seven in the USISL A-League / USL First Division
.
. He was inducted into the Hilltop Hall of Fame in 2001. In 1989, he entered San Diego State University
where he played one seasons with the men's soccer team. He then transferred to the University of San Diego
and played with the Toreros for three seasons. In 1992, Adair's senior season, San Diego went to the NCAA championship
where they fell to the Virginia Cavaliers
. During his three seasons with USD, Adair scored 27 goals and added 23 assists in 57 games.
Draf]. After scoring ten goals in six games, Adair left he Sockers for a trial with Belgium club Ghent the first week of July. He spent most of his time in Belgium with Ghent's reserve team, but played one exihibition game, scoring a goal, with the first team. When Ghent did not offer him a contract, Adair returned to the Sockers in time for the playoffs. The Sockers went on to win the CISL championship. After going on a post-season tour of Switzerland with the Sockers, Adair signed with the Wichita Wings
of the National Professional Soccer League in January 1994. He scored fourteen goals in fourteen games then tore his anterior cruciate ligament
in March, putting him out for nearly a year. In June 1995, Adair returned to playing with the Sockers. In March 1996, the Los Angeles Galaxy
selected Adair in the third round (26th overall) of the 1996 MLS Supplemental Draft
. The Galaxy waived him on March 25, 1996. He then signed with the Carolina Dynamo
of the USISL a month later. On February 26, 1997, he signed with the Milwaukee Wave
of the NPSL. In April, he moved to the Seattle Sounders of the USISL A-League. He had reconstructive knee surgery and lost the 1998 season. In 1999, he played for the San Diego Flash
. He returned for the 2000 season, but recurring knee problems limited him to 91 minutes in five games. The Flash released him in August and he immediately signed with the Minnesota Thunder
. In 2001, he was back in San Diego, this time with San Diego FC. In March 2002, he signed with the Portland Timbers.
boys team. He was assistant coach with the University of San Diego
men's team, his alma-mater, from 1998 to 2000. He was then the assistant coach of both the men's and women's teams at Pacific University
. In 2003 he was assistant coach of the San Diego Spirit
women's professional team. Adair was associate head coach of the UC Santa Barbara women's team for two seasons and is currently in his third year as assistant coach of the women's team at Virginia Tech
.
Continental Indoor Soccer League
The Continental Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that played from 1993 to 1997.-History:When the Major Soccer League folded in the summer of 1992, two of its former teams joined a group of hockey and basketball arena owners led by Ron Weinstein who wanted to create a league to...
, two in the National Professional Soccer League and seven in the USISL A-League / USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
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Youth
Adair grew up in Chula Vista where he played soccer as a youth. When he was five, he underwent open heart surgery. Adair attended Hilltop High SchoolHilltop High School
Hilltop Senior High is a four-year public high school located in Chula Vista, California and is part of the Sweetwater Union High School District . The school colors are kelly green, white, and black. The school mascot is the "Lancer"...
. He was inducted into the Hilltop Hall of Fame in 2001. In 1989, he entered San Diego State University
San Diego State University
San Diego State University , founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, is the largest and oldest higher education facility in the greater San Diego area , and is part of the California State University system...
where he played one seasons with the men's soccer team. He then transferred to the University of San Diego
University of San Diego
The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic university in San Diego, California. USD offers more than sixty bachelor's, master’s, and doctoral programs...
and played with the Toreros for three seasons. In 1992, Adair's senior season, San Diego went to the NCAA championship
NCAA Men's Soccer Championship
The NCAA began conducting a Men's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1959 with an eight-team tournament. Currently, the tournament field consists of 48 teams...
where they fell to the Virginia Cavaliers
Virginia Cavaliers
The Virginia Cavaliers, also known as Wahoos or Hoos, are the athletic teams officially representing the University of Virginia in college sports. The Cavaliers compete in 25 NCAA Division I varsity sports and are members of the Atlantic Coast Conference...
. During his three seasons with USD, Adair scored 27 goals and added 23 assists in 57 games.
Professional
On April 7, 1993, the San Diego Sockers selected Adair in the first round of the 1993 Continental Indoor Soccer LeagueContinental Indoor Soccer League
The Continental Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that played from 1993 to 1997.-History:When the Major Soccer League folded in the summer of 1992, two of its former teams joined a group of hockey and basketball arena owners led by Ron Weinstein who wanted to create a league to...
Draf]. After scoring ten goals in six games, Adair left he Sockers for a trial with Belgium club Ghent the first week of July. He spent most of his time in Belgium with Ghent's reserve team, but played one exihibition game, scoring a goal, with the first team. When Ghent did not offer him a contract, Adair returned to the Sockers in time for the playoffs. The Sockers went on to win the CISL championship. After going on a post-season tour of Switzerland with the Sockers, Adair signed with the Wichita Wings
Wichita Wings
This article is about the original team. For the current team, see Wichita Wings .The Wichita Wings were a professional indoor soccer franchise based in Wichita, Kansas. The Wings were admitted to the Major Indoor Soccer League as an expansion team on August 21, 1979...
of the National Professional Soccer League in January 1994. He scored fourteen goals in fourteen games then tore his anterior cruciate ligament
Anterior cruciate ligament
The anterior cruciate ligament is a cruciate ligament which is one of the four major ligaments of the human knee. In the quadruped stifle , based on its anatomical position, it is referred to as the cranial cruciate ligament.The ACL originates from deep within the notch of the distal femur...
in March, putting him out for nearly a year. In June 1995, Adair returned to playing with the Sockers. In March 1996, the Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
selected Adair in the third round (26th overall) of the 1996 MLS Supplemental Draft
1996 MLS Supplemental Draft
The 1996 Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft was held on March 4, 1996.-History:As Major League Soccer prepared for its first season, the league began stocking teams with players. As the teams were being created at the same time, the league adopted a measured approach to building rosters. ...
. The Galaxy waived him on March 25, 1996. He then signed with the Carolina Dynamo
Carolina Dynamo
Carolina Dynamo is an American soccer team based in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the South Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home...
of the USISL a month later. On February 26, 1997, he signed with the Milwaukee Wave
Milwaukee Wave
The Milwaukee Wave is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Founded in 1984 they are the oldest continuously operating professional soccer team in North Americaand a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League....
of the NPSL. In April, he moved to the Seattle Sounders of the USISL A-League. He had reconstructive knee surgery and lost the 1998 season. In 1999, he played for the San Diego Flash
San Diego Flash
San Diego Flash is an American soccer team based in San Diego, California, United States. Founded in 1998, the team returned to competitive play in 2011 when it made its debut in the Southwest Flight of the West Division of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer...
. He returned for the 2000 season, but recurring knee problems limited him to 91 minutes in five games. The Flash released him in August and he immediately signed with the Minnesota Thunder
Minnesota Thunder
Minnesota Thunder was an American professional soccer team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1990, the team played in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009. The team played its home games at the National Sports Center in nearby...
. In 2001, he was back in San Diego, this time with San Diego FC. In March 2002, he signed with the Portland Timbers.
Coach
Prior to retiring Adair began coaching. In 1996, he coached the Bonita Vista High SchoolBonita Vista High School
Bonita Vista High School is a public, four year high school located in the city of Chula Vista, California. Bonita Vista High School is one of the few schools that has both the IB and AP programs. It is part of the Sweetwater Union High School District, and currently has about 2,800 students....
boys team. He was assistant coach with the University of San Diego
University of San Diego
The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic university in San Diego, California. USD offers more than sixty bachelor's, master’s, and doctoral programs...
men's team, his alma-mater, from 1998 to 2000. He was then the assistant coach of both the men's and women's teams at Pacific University
Pacific University
Pacific University is a private university located in Oregon, United States. The first campus began more than 160 years ago and is located about 38 km west of Portland in Forest Grove...
. In 2003 he was assistant coach of the San Diego Spirit
San Diego Spirit
The San Diego Spirit was a professional soccer team that played in the Women's United Soccer Association. The team played at Torero Stadium on the campus of the University of San Diego in San Diego, California. The team began play in 2001...
women's professional team. Adair was associate head coach of the UC Santa Barbara women's team for two seasons and is currently in his third year as assistant coach of the women's team at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Hokies
The Virginia Tech Hokies are the athletic teams officially representing Virginia Tech in college sports. The Hokies participate in the NCAA's Division I Atlantic Coast Conference in 19 varsity sports. Virginia Tech's men's sports are football, basketball, baseball, cross country, golf, soccer,...
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