Clark Brisson
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Clark Brisson is a retired U.S. soccer defender
who is currently the Director of Coaching for the Bridge Futbal Alliance in South Carolina. He was a 1989 first team All American
at the University of South Carolina
and went on to play for nearly a decade in the National Professional Soccer League, USISL and USL A-League.
in Raleigh, North Carolina
, graduating in 1987. In 1986, the Brisson was named the High School State Championship MVP as Sanderson defeated Reynolds High School of Winston Salem in the State 4A championship. He then attended the University of South Carolina
, playing on the men’s soccer team from 1987 to 1990. He finished his career ranked sixth all time on the school’s career goals list with 36 and fifth all time on the assists list with 26. In 1989, he was selected as a first team All American
. In 1991, he played on the U.S. soccer team at the World University Games.
of the |National Professional Soccer League who had selected him in the second round of the 1991 NPSL draft. He was the team's second leading scorer, but left the team at the end of the 1991-1992 season. In 1993, Brisson was the first player signed by the expansion Charleston Battery
of the USISL. In October 1993, he moved to the Baltimore Spirit of the NPSL for the 1993-1994 season. He then moved to the Dayton Dynamo
for the 1994-1995 season. In 1996, he signed with the Philadelphia KiXX
for the 1996-1997 season. In 1999, Brisson was back with the Battery, this time playing in the USL A-League.
women’s soccer team. However, he has spent most of his coaching career with youth clubs in South Carolina. From 2000 to 2003, he was the director of City Soccer in Charleston. He also served as the Director of Coaching in the Summerville Soccer Club until 2007. That year, he founded Bridge Futbal Alliance where he is currently the Director of Coaching.
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 is currently the Director of Coaching for the Bridge Futbal Alliance in South Carolina. He was a 1989 first team All American
Division I First-Team All-American (soccer)
The Division I First-Team All-Americans are the best eleven U.S. college soccer players as selected by the NCAA.-1970–1983:From 1970 to 1983 the NCAA only named defenders and forwards in addition to one goalkeeper.-1983–present:...
at the University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina is a public, co-educational research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, with 7 surrounding satellite campuses. Its historic campus covers over in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House...
and went on to play for nearly a decade in the National Professional Soccer League, USISL and USL A-League.
Youth
Brisson attended Sanderson High SchoolSanderson High School
Sanderson's sports team play under the Sparta identity. The school's motto is "Sumus Spartani. Sumus Optimi." which is Latin for "We are the Spartans. We are the best." Their athletic director is Tony Lewis, also the head football coach...
in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh is the capital and the second largest city in the state of North Carolina as well as the seat of Wake County. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city's 2010 population was 403,892, over an area of , making Raleigh...
, graduating in 1987. In 1986, the Brisson was named the High School State Championship MVP as Sanderson defeated Reynolds High School of Winston Salem in the State 4A championship. He then attended the University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina is a public, co-educational research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, with 7 surrounding satellite campuses. Its historic campus covers over in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House...
, playing on the men’s soccer team from 1987 to 1990. He finished his career ranked sixth all time on the school’s career goals list with 36 and fifth all time on the assists list with 26. In 1989, he was selected as a first team All American
Division I First-Team All-American (soccer)
The Division I First-Team All-Americans are the best eleven U.S. college soccer players as selected by the NCAA.-1970–1983:From 1970 to 1983 the NCAA only named defenders and forwards in addition to one goalkeeper.-1983–present:...
. In 1991, he played on the U.S. soccer team at the World University Games.
Professional
On October 15, 1991, Brisson signed with the Canton InvadersCanton Invaders
The Canton Invaders was an indoor soccer club based in Canton, Ohio that competed in the National Professional Soccer League.After the 1995/96 season, the team became the Columbus Invaders.- Canton Invaders :...
of the |National Professional Soccer League who had selected him in the second round of the 1991 NPSL draft. He was the team's second leading scorer, but left the team at the end of the 1991-1992 season. In 1993, Brisson was the first player signed by the expansion Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
of the USISL. In October 1993, he moved to the Baltimore Spirit of the NPSL for the 1993-1994 season. He then moved to the Dayton Dynamo
Dayton Dynamo
The Dayton Dynamo was a professional indoor soccer team from Dayton, Ohio. The team played in the American Indoor Soccer Association ....
for the 1994-1995 season. In 1996, he signed with the Philadelphia KiXX
Philadelphia KiXX
The Philadelphia KiXX were a professional indoor soccer team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Founded in 1995 as an NPSL expansion franchise, they played in the Major Indoor Soccer League.The team colors were red, black, white, and blue...
for the 1996-1997 season. In 1999, Brisson was back with the Battery, this time playing in the USL A-League.
Coach
At some point in his career, Brisson served as an assistant coach with the University of New HavenUniversity of New Haven
The University of New Haven is a private university that combines a liberal arts education with professional training. The university comprises five colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the Tagliatela College of Engineering, the Henry C...
women’s soccer team. However, he has spent most of his coaching career with youth clubs in South Carolina. From 2000 to 2003, he was the director of City Soccer in Charleston. He also served as the Director of Coaching in the Summerville Soccer Club until 2007. That year, he founded Bridge Futbal Alliance where he is currently the Director of Coaching.