Gordon Chin
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Gordon Chin is a Canadian
soccer player who most recently played for Vancouver Whitecaps of USSF Division 2.
Primarily a midfielder
, Chin has played professionally in Canada, England, the United States and China, and has represented Canada internationally at various youth levels, including at the 2003 FIFA U-20 World Cup
.
, Chin began his career with Portsmouth
, but he never played a senior game for the team; he began his professional career in 2003 with the Vancouver Whitecaps, where he played 16 games and failed to score a goal. In 2004 Chin signed with new expansion side Edmonton Aviators
, where he scored three goals and one assist for in 25 matches, ranked second behind Jordan Graves.
When the Aviators folded, Chin signed with Halifax Town
of the Conference National
in November 2004, where he played nine games and scored a single goal before being released in April 2005.
On April 27, 2006 the Toronto Lynx
announced the signing of Chin along with Rick Titus, and Osni Neto
. Though the Lynx failed to qualify for the play-offs he contributed by helping his team to a team-record undefeated streak at home to 10 games and reach the final of the Open Canada Cup
which they lost 2–0 against Ottawa St. Anthony Italia
.
When the 2006 season ended the Lynx organization decided for financial reasons to drop two divisions down to the USL Premier Development League
, making him a free agent to sign with Charleston Battery
. He played indoor soccer
for the Baltimore Blast
for the MISL's 2006-07 season. In March 2008, he transferred to China
, his grandfather's motherland, and signed with Yantai Yiteng
of the China Jia League
. On 23 April 2009, Chin returned to the Vancouver Whitecaps, signing a one-year contract with the team.
and under-23 teams. He was a member and co-captain of the Canada under-20
squad that qualified for the 2003 FIFA U-20 World Cup
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
soccer player who most recently played for Vancouver Whitecaps of USSF Division 2.
Primarily a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
, Chin has played professionally in Canada, England, the United States and China, and has represented Canada internationally at various youth levels, including at the 2003 FIFA U-20 World Cup
2003 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in United Arab Emirates between November 27 and December 19, 2003. The 2003 championship was the 14th contested...
.
Club
Born in Burnaby, British ColumbiaBritish Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Chin began his career with Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
, but he never played a senior game for the team; he began his professional career in 2003 with the Vancouver Whitecaps, where he played 16 games and failed to score a goal. In 2004 Chin signed with new expansion side Edmonton Aviators
Edmonton Aviators
The Edmonton Aviators were a soccer club based in Edmonton, Alberta. The club was founded in 2003 as a member of the United Soccer League's North American A-League and folded after playing only one season, 2004. Midway through the season, with the club in financial trouble, the league took it over...
, where he scored three goals and one assist for in 25 matches, ranked second behind Jordan Graves.
When the Aviators folded, Chin signed with Halifax Town
Halifax Town A.F.C.
Halifax Town Association Football Club were an English football team who most recently played in the Conference National, although prior to that they participated in the Football League for over eighty years...
of the Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
in November 2004, where he played nine games and scored a single goal before being released in April 2005.
On April 27, 2006 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....
announced the signing of Chin along with Rick Titus, and Osni Neto
Osni Neto
Osni Purificação Neto is a retired football player from Brazil.-Playing career:Before moving to North America, Neto had spells with Vasco da Gama and SE Palmeiras where he won the Copa do Brasil in 1998...
. Though the Lynx failed to qualify for the play-offs he contributed by helping his team to a team-record undefeated streak at home to 10 games and reach the final of the Open Canada Cup
Open Canada Cup
The Open Canada Cup was a Canadian soccer competition, similar in concept to tournaments such as the English FA Cup, the Coppa Italia, and the US Open Cup. The competition was held starting with the CSL's first season in 1998 until 2007....
which they lost 2–0 against Ottawa St. Anthony Italia
Ottawa St. Anthony Italia
The Ottawa St. Anthony Italia is a top amateur soccer club based in Ottawa, Ontario. The club was founded in 1952 as the St. Anthony men's soccer team and played in a local league. In 1959, the team consolidated with another local team known as "Italia" to form Ottawa St. Anthony Italia. In...
.
When the 2006 season ended the Lynx organization decided for financial reasons to drop two divisions down to the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
, making him a free agent to sign with 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....
. He played indoor soccer
Indoor soccer
Indoor soccer or arena soccer, or six-a-side football in the United Kingdom, is a game derived from association football adapted for play in an indoor arena such as a turf-covered hockey arena or skating rink. The most important difference in play is that the indoor field is surrounded by a wall...
for the Baltimore Blast
Baltimore Blast (current)
Baltimore Blast is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Founded in 1992, the team plays in the Major Indoor Soccer League....
for the MISL's 2006-07 season. In March 2008, he transferred to China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, his grandfather's motherland, and signed with Yantai Yiteng
Yantai Yiteng
Harbin Yiteng , correctly Yiteng Football Club is a Chinese football club currently playing in the Jia League.-History:*1988-1994 Dalian Tielu 大连铁路...
of the China Jia League
Chinese Football Association Jia League
The China League One is the second tier professional league for Chinese football clubs. The league is under the auspices of the Chinese Football Association. Above the League One is Chinese Super League....
. On 23 April 2009, Chin returned to the Vancouver Whitecaps, signing a one-year contract with the team.
International
Chin has represented Canada internationally as a member of the under-20Canada 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...
and under-23 teams. He was a member and co-captain of the Canada under-20
Canada 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...
squad that qualified for the 2003 FIFA U-20 World Cup
2003 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in United Arab Emirates between November 27 and December 19, 2003. The 2003 championship was the 14th contested...
.