Murphy Wiredu
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Murphy Wiredu is a Canadian soccer
soccer player who currently plays as a striker
for Sengkang Punggol in the Singapore S.League
.
in Jersey City, New Jersey
. In his freshman year he led the MAAC in goals with nine, and was named into conference All-Rookie team. In 2006 he was second in scoring for Saint Peters with 9 goals and 3 assists. In his final year at Saint Peter's College (2007–08) Wiredu captained his Division I team to the conference finals where they lost to Loyola as well as to an at-large bid in the NCAA Tournament where they lost to the University of Virginia in the First Round of play. He finished his senior year leading the MAAC once again with 14 goals earning him MAAC offensive player of the year along with MAAC 1st team honors.
of the Premier Development League where he appeared in five games and notched two goals.
signed for the Toronto Lynx
, where he was able to establish himself as one of the elite strikers in the PDL. In the beginning of the season he was unable to find the back of the net in his first seven games, but he would end to finish the season notching 10 goals in the team’s final nine games. He was rewarded when the Lynx presented their annual Player Awards prior to their final home game, being named Best Offensive Player. He helped the Lynx finish the season with a 6-6-4 record, good for fourth place in the division and only 6 points short of a playoff berth.
for the 2008 CSL season. On October 6, 2008 he scored a hat trick against defending champions Toronto Croatia
in a 6-1 victory which clinched the International Division title for the Shooters. In the playoff run he contributed helping the Shooters advance to the semifinals, but unfortunately the Shooters were defeated by eventual champions Serbian White Eagles
in the semi-final match.
in the Singapore S.League
, for the upcoming 2009 season. In July 2010, transfer window, Wiredu has been released.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
soccer player who currently plays as a striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
for Sengkang Punggol in the Singapore S.League
S.League
The S.League is the top men's professional association football league in Singapore. The league was launched in 1996 and currently involves 12 clubs.-History:...
.
Career
He first played soccer at Monsignor Johnson Catholic High School in North York, where he was captain of the soccer team and also earned MVP honours for the volleyball team. In his youth years he played with CS Azzurri Hearts. In 2004 he received a scholarship to play for Saint Peter's CollegeSaint Peter's College, New Jersey
Saint Peter's College is a private, coeducational Roman Catholic college in the United States. Located in Jersey City, New Jersey, it was founded in 1872 by the Society of Jesus. Today, Saint Peter's College is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities...
in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City is the seat of Hudson County, New Jersey, United States.Part of the New York metropolitan area, Jersey City lies between the Hudson River and Upper New York Bay across from Lower Manhattan and the Hackensack River and Newark Bay...
. In his freshman year he led the MAAC in goals with nine, and was named into conference All-Rookie team. In 2006 he was second in scoring for Saint Peters with 9 goals and 3 assists. In his final year at Saint Peter's College (2007–08) Wiredu captained his Division I team to the conference finals where they lost to Loyola as well as to an at-large bid in the NCAA Tournament where they lost to the University of Virginia in the First Round of play. He finished his senior year leading the MAAC once again with 14 goals earning him MAAC offensive player of the year along with MAAC 1st team honors.
Ottawa Fury
When the college soccer season was over he signed for the Ottawa FuryOttawa Fury
Ottawa Fury is a Canadian soccer team based in Ottawa, Ontario. Founded in 2005, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference....
of the Premier Development League where he appeared in five games and notched two goals.
Toronto Lynx
In 2007 the Ghanaian born Canadian from BramptonBrampton, Ontario
Brampton is the third-largest city in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada and the seat of Peel Region. As of the 2006 census, Brampton's population stood at 433,806, making it the 11th largest city in Canada. It is also one of Canada's fastest growing municipalities, with an average...
signed for the Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
, where he was able to establish himself as one of the elite strikers in the PDL. In the beginning of the season he was unable to find the back of the net in his first seven games, but he would end to finish the season notching 10 goals in the team’s final nine games. He was rewarded when the Lynx presented their annual Player Awards prior to their final home game, being named Best Offensive Player. He helped the Lynx finish the season with a 6-6-4 record, good for fourth place in the division and only 6 points short of a playoff berth.
Italia Shooters
The following year Wiredu signed with Italia ShootersItalia Shooters
York Region Shooters are a Canadian soccer team, founded in 1998. The team is a member of the Canadian Soccer League, the third tier of soccer in the Canadian soccer pyramid and the largest domestic pro league in Canada....
for the 2008 CSL season. On October 6, 2008 he scored a hat trick against defending champions Toronto Croatia
Toronto Croatia
C.N.S.C. Toronto Croatia is a Canadian soccer team, founded in 1956. The team is a member of the Canadian Soccer League, the highest level soccer league in Canada, and play in the International Division....
in a 6-1 victory which clinched the International Division title for the Shooters. In the playoff run he contributed helping the Shooters advance to the semifinals, but unfortunately the Shooters were defeated by eventual champions Serbian White Eagles
Serbian White Eagles
Serbian White Eagles Football Club is a Canadian soccer team. The team is a member of the Canadian Soccer League....
in the semi-final match.
Singapore
Wiredu has joined Sengkang Punggol FCSengkang Punggol FC
Hougang United Football Club is a professional football club in Singapore's S.League. The club first made their debut in Singapore's S.League in 2006 under the name Sengkang Punggol Football Club. The club was a merger of two football clubs that previously played in the S.League – namely, Paya...
in the Singapore S.League
S.League
The S.League is the top men's professional association football league in Singapore. The league was launched in 1996 and currently involves 12 clubs.-History:...
, for the upcoming 2009 season. In July 2010, transfer window, Wiredu has been released.