Chris Turner (Canadian goalkeeper)
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Chris Turner is a retired Canadian soccer goalkeeper
who played professionally in the North American Soccer League
and Major Indoor Soccer League. He also earned four caps with the Canadian national team
.
during the 1979-80 Major Indoor Soccer League season. In 1981, he played for the Los Angeles Aztecs
. After the Aztecs folded at the end of the season, the San Diego Sockers picked up Turner in the Dispersal Draft. He played only one game for the Sockers before moving to the Seattle Sounders
for the 1983 season. When the Sounders folded at the end of the seaoson, Turner moved north to the Vancouver Whitecaps
.
which qualified for the 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship
. He played in all three Canadian games in the tournament. On June 19, 1983, he earned his first caps with the Canadian national team
in a 2-0 loss to Scotland
.
Goalkeeper (football)
In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
who played professionally in the North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
and Major Indoor Soccer League. He also earned four caps with the Canadian national team
Canada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
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Professional
In 1979, Turner signed with the San Jose Earthquakes where he became a regular in the nets. He played for the Detroit LightningDetroit Lightning
The Detroit Lightning was a Major Indoor Soccer League franchise which existed for only one season, 1979-1980. The Lightning finished that season at 15-17...
during the 1979-80 Major Indoor Soccer League season. In 1981, he played for the Los Angeles Aztecs
Los Angeles Aztecs
The Los Angeles Aztecs were a soccer team that competed in the North American Soccer League from 1974-81. The team was based in Los Angeles, California and part-owned by Elton John.-History:...
. After the Aztecs folded at the end of the season, the San Diego Sockers picked up Turner in the Dispersal Draft. He played only one game for the Sockers before moving to the Seattle Sounders
Seattle Sounders (NASL)
The Seattle Sounders were a U.S. professional soccer team based in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1974, the team belonged to the North American Soccer League where it played both indoor and outdoor soccer. The team folded after the 1983 NASL outdoor season.-Stadium:The Sounders played at Memorial...
for the 1983 season. When the Sounders folded at the end of the seaoson, Turner moved north to the Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps (NASL)
The original Vancouver Whitecaps were founded on December 11, 1973 and during the 1970s and 1980s played in the North American Soccer League . The Whitecaps achieved success, winning the 1979 Soccer Bowl. The Whitecaps of that era included international players such as Alan Ball, but also "home...
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National team
In 1978, he began playing for the Canada U-20 men's national soccer teamCanada U-20 men's national soccer team
Canada U-20 men's national soccer team, also known as Canada Under-20s or Canada U-20s, is the youth club for national soccer in Canada. It plays a large role in the development of Canadian soccer, and is considered to be the feeder team for the Canada men's national soccer team...
which qualified for the 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship
1979 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship, the second staging of the FIFA World Youth Championship, was held in Japan from August 26 to September 7, 1979. The tournament took place in four venues — Kobe, Omiya, Tokyo and Yokohama — where a total of 32 matches were played, four more than in the...
. He played in all three Canadian games in the tournament. On June 19, 1983, he earned his first caps with the Canadian national team
Canada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
in a 2-0 loss to Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
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