Chuck Codd
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Chuck Codd was a U.S. soccer defender
who played one season in the Western Soccer Alliance, six in the National Professional Soccer League, two in the USISL and two in the USL PDL. He is currently the assistant coach of the Baylor University
women’s soccer team.
in the Western Soccer Alliance.
of the National Professional Soccer League (NSPL) drafted Codd but immediately traded him, along with Russ Prince and Ko Thandabouth, to the Chicago Power
in exchange for Randy Pikuzinski
. He remained with the Power until the 1995-1996 season when he was traded to the Cincinnati Silverbacks
after two games. Codd finished the 1995-1996 season in Cincinnati, but moved to the Buffalo Blizzard
for the 1996-1997 season. In the spring of 1997, Codd returned to Chicago to sign with the Chicago Stingers of the USISL. In 1998, Codd was called up to the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer
, but did not enter a game. The Stingers won the 1998 USISL D-3 Pro League championship, but moved to the amateur fourth division USL PDL in 1999, changing the team name to the Chicago Sockers
. The Sockers won the 1999 and 2000 titles. Codd scored one goal in the Sockers 3-1 victory over the Spokane Shadow
for the 1999 PDL championship. He retired from following the 2000 season.
. In 1999, he was hired as an assistant coach with the Northwestern University
men’s soccer team. In 2001, he moved to the women’s team as an assistant coach, holding that position for three seasons. Codd coached with the Tophats girls club in Atlanta, Georgia
for two years before returning to the Midwest where he joined the Chicago Sockers as the director of the club’s girls team. On January 30, 2007, Codd became an assistant coach with Northern Illinois University
(NIU). When Marci Jobson
, head coach of NIU moved to Baylor University
to coach the women’s team, Codd moved with her, becoming the new assistant coach at Baylor on January 8, 2008.
player Charmaine Hooper
on July 22, 2002 They have a daughter named Charlie.
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
who played one season in the Western Soccer Alliance, six in the National Professional Soccer League, two in the USISL and two in the USL PDL. He is currently the assistant coach of the Baylor University
Baylor University
Baylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
women’s soccer team.
Youth
Codd began playing with the Fram Culver Club in Torrance, California in addition to playing soccer at South Torrance High School. Codd graduated from high school in 1985, entering North Carolina State that fall. He played four season on the NC State soccer team before graduating in 1990 with a bachelors degree in history. While still in college, Codd spent the 1988 collegiate off season with F.C. PortlandF.C. Portland
Portland Timbers, previously known as F.C. Portland, came into existence in 1985 as an independent U.S. soccer team based in Portland, Oregon. In 1989, the team adopted the name Portland Timbers. Portland was composed of both professional and amateur players. The amateur players largely came...
in the Western Soccer Alliance.
Professional
In 1991, the Buffalo BlizzardBuffalo Blizzard
The Buffalo Blizzard was an indoor soccer team based in Buffalo, New York. The team was a member of the now defunct NPSL from 1992 to 2001. From 1992-1996, the team played at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, and they moved to HSBC Arena in 1996 where they played until 2001.The team was originally...
of the National Professional Soccer League (NSPL) drafted Codd but immediately traded him, along with Russ Prince and Ko Thandabouth, to the Chicago Power
Chicago Power
The Chicago Power were an indoor soccer club based in Chicago, Illinois that competed in the American Indoor Soccer Association and National Professional Soccer League.After the 1995/96 season, the team became the Edmonton Drillers.-Year-by-year:...
in exchange for Randy Pikuzinski
Randy Pikuzinski
Randy Pikuzinski is a retired American soccer player who played professionally in the Major Indoor Soccer League, National Professional Soccer League and United Soccer League....
. He remained with the Power until the 1995-1996 season when he was traded to the Cincinnati Silverbacks
Cincinnati Silverbacks
The Cincinnati Silverbacks was an indoor soccer club based in Cincinnati, Ohio that competed in the National Professional Soccer League. They performed under the leadership of All-Star goalkeeper, Carlos Pena. Other star players included Gino DiFlorio , Franklin McIntosh, and Dennis Brose...
after two games. Codd finished the 1995-1996 season in Cincinnati, but moved to the Buffalo Blizzard
Buffalo Blizzard
The Buffalo Blizzard was an indoor soccer team based in Buffalo, New York. The team was a member of the now defunct NPSL from 1992 to 2001. From 1992-1996, the team played at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, and they moved to HSBC Arena in 1996 where they played until 2001.The team was originally...
for the 1996-1997 season. In the spring of 1997, Codd returned to Chicago to sign with the Chicago Stingers of the USISL. In 1998, Codd was called up to the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
, but did not enter a game. The Stingers won the 1998 USISL D-3 Pro League championship, but moved to the amateur fourth division USL PDL in 1999, changing the team name to the Chicago Sockers
Chicago Sockers
Professional TeamChicago Sockers were an American soccer team, founded in 1995. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues, played at a professional level in the USISL Pro League, USISL Select League and USISL D-3 Pro League as the Chicago Stingers until 1999, when they chose to relegate...
. The Sockers won the 1999 and 2000 titles. Codd scored one goal in the Sockers 3-1 victory over the Spokane Shadow
Spokane Shadow
Spokane Shadow was an American soccer team, founded in 1996. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2005, when the franchise was terminated by the PDL after the 10-year old artificial turf at their home...
for the 1999 PDL championship. He retired from following the 2000 season.
Coaching
Codd has held numerous coaching positions over the years. He coached the St. Charles Celtics amateur club for three years. He also spent one season at one of several St. Charles High School’s in St. Charles, IllinoisSt. Charles, Illinois
St. Charles is a Chicago suburb in Kane and DuPage counties of Illinois, United States, and is roughly west of Chicago on Illinois Route 64. According to a 2004 census estimate, the city has a total population of 32,134. The official city slogan is Pride of the Fox, after the Fox River that runs...
. In 1999, he was hired as an assistant coach with the Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston and Chicago, Illinois, USA. Northwestern has eleven undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools offering 124 undergraduate degrees and 145 graduate and professional degrees....
men’s soccer team. In 2001, he moved to the women’s team as an assistant coach, holding that position for three seasons. Codd coached with the Tophats girls club in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
for two years before returning to the Midwest where he joined the Chicago Sockers as the director of the club’s girls team. On January 30, 2007, Codd became an assistant coach with Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University is a state university and research institution located in DeKalb, Illinois, with satellite centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon. It was originally founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School on May 22, 1895 by Illinois Governor John P...
(NIU). When Marci Jobson
Marci Jobson
Marci Jobson is a former American soccer midfielder and now the head women's soccer coach at Baylor University.-Career:...
, head coach of NIU moved to Baylor University
Baylor University
Baylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
to coach the women’s team, Codd moved with her, becoming the new assistant coach at Baylor on January 8, 2008.
Personal
Codd married Canada women's national soccer teamCanada women's national soccer team
The Canada women's national soccer team is overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association. The team reached its all-time high of 6th in the March 2011 rankings. The team reached international prominence finishing in 4th place at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2003, losing to their archrival American team...
player Charmaine Hooper
Charmaine Hooper
Charmaine Hooper is a former striker for the Canadian women's national soccer team.-Career:A former star at North Carolina State University, she currently plays for the * of the Women's Premier Soccer League. In 2006 she played for the New Jersey Wildcats in the American W-League...
on July 22, 2002 They have a daughter named Charlie.