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Greg Sutton (soccer)
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Greg Sutton is a Canadian
soccer player who most recently played for Montreal Impact
in the North American Soccer League. He also plays for the Canadian national team
.
, United States
, where his father was transferred as part of his employment. He played college soccer
at St. Lawrence University
in Canton, New York
.
after being drafted in the second round of the 1999 MLS College Draft
, but he only made five first team appearances with the team in his two years in Illinois. He transferred to the MetroStars
in 2000, and spent time on loan with the Cincinnati Riverhawks
of the A-League, before signing with Montreal Impact
in 2001.
Sutton was virtually ever-present for the Impact during his five years with the team, during the 2003 season Sutton helped the Impact become the USL squad with the lowest goals allowed total, during the same year Sutton won the Goalkeeper of the Year honor for his league-leading 0.73 goals-against average while logging the most minutes in goal in the league (2463). During the 2004 season with the Impact, the team won the A-League
.
On 29 November 2006, Sutton returned to MLS
, having been allocated to the newly-formed Toronto FC
for the 2007 season. Sutton was the team's starting goalkeeper until he received a head concussion during CONCACAF Gold Cup
training with Canada in June. Symptoms kept recurring, and he did not make his return until the 2008 season.
Sutton was dropped for the 2008 season opener in favour of draft pick Brian Edwards
, but made his return against D.C. United
at RFK Stadium in Toronto's second game. Despite the fact that he conceded four goals, he made a number of important saves and was regarded by many as Toronto's man of the match. He retained his position for the next three games, recording three straight shutouts in April. He was named to the 2008 Inactive All Star Roster for his strong performance in the first half of the 2008 season. On June 9, 2009, Sutton was released by Toronto FC, to make room for the acquisition of Nick Garcia
.
On January 20, 2010, @sportsnetsoccer (Twitter) advised that Sutton was going to be "off to Spain for pre season camp with New York Red Bulls". On March 11, 2010 it was announced that Sutton had signed with the New York Red Bulls. On April 27, 2010 Sutton officially debuted for New York in a 2-1 victory over Philadelphia Union in a 2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualification
match. On August 11, 2010 Sutton made his league debut for New York recording a 1-0 shutout over his former club Toronto FC
.
Sutton began the 2011 Major League Soccer
season as New York's starting goalkeeper helping the club to a 1-0 victory over Seattle Sounders FC
on March 19, 2011. After the signing of German goalkeeper Frank Rost
, Sutton was loaned out to Canadian North American Soccer League team Montreal Impact
on July 16, 2011. As part of the loan agreement, Montreal was given the option to acquire Sutton's MLS rights at the end of the season as the club prepared for a move to MLS in 2012. Montreal exercised this option for Sutton's rights but then declined his 2012 contract option, making him eligible for the 2011 MLS Re-Entry Draft
.
debut on January 18, 2004 against Barbados
. He was invited to the men's World Cup
team development camp in July 2004 against Hearts
and helped his side to a 1-1 draw. Sutton earned his second senior cap and kept a clean sheet against Northern Ireland
in February, 2005 in a 1-0 win. On January 18 of that year he was called up to the national team roster once again. Greg competed in the last three Gold Cups and most recently helping Canada reach the Quarterfinals of the 2009 Gold Cup.
St. Lawrence University
:
Montreal Impact
:
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 Montreal Impact
Montreal Impact
Montreal Impact was a Canadian professional soccer club based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1992, the team played in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until the 2011 season. The owner Joey Saputo now operates the MLS team Montreal ImpactThe...
in the North American Soccer League. He also plays for 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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Youth and college
Sutton was born in Canada, but spent a good part of his adolescence playing soccer in Bethel, ConnecticutBethel, Connecticut
Bethel is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, about sixty miles from New York City. Its population was 18,584 at the 2010 census. The town center is defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as a census-designated place...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, where his father was transferred as part of his employment. He played college soccer
College soccer
College soccer is a term used to describe association football played by teams who are operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes...
at St. Lawrence University
St. Lawrence University
St. Lawrence University is a four-year liberal arts college located in the village of Canton in Saint Lawrence County, New York, United States. It has roughly 2300 undergraduate and 100 graduate students, about equally split between male and female....
in Canton, New York
Canton (village), New York
Canton is a village in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The village is centrally located in both the town of Canton and the county of St. Lawrence. The population was 5,882 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of St. Lawrence County...
.
Professional
Sutton began his professional in 1999 with the Chicago Fire of Major League SoccerMajor 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...
after being drafted in the second round of the 1999 MLS College Draft
1999 MLS College Draft
The 1999 Major League Soccer College Draft.Major League Soccer held its fourth annual college draft on February 6 and 7, 1999 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The first round of the draft took place on Saturday with the second and third rounds on Sunday morning. The College Draft was followed by the...
, but he only made five first team appearances with the team in his two years in Illinois. He transferred to the MetroStars
Metrostars
Metrostar may refer to:*New York Red Bulls, formerly called the "MetroStars", a soccer team from New York*Manila Metro Rail Transit System, popularly called "The Metrostar Express", a part of the metropolitan rail system in Manila...
in 2000, and spent time on loan with the Cincinnati Riverhawks
Cincinnati Riverhawks
The Cincinnati Riverhawks were a professional soccer team that debuted in the USISL Premier Development League in 1997 and joined the A-League from 1998 to 2003...
of the A-League, before signing with Montreal Impact
Montreal Impact
Montreal Impact was a Canadian professional soccer club based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1992, the team played in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until the 2011 season. The owner Joey Saputo now operates the MLS team Montreal ImpactThe...
in 2001.
Sutton was virtually ever-present for the Impact during his five years with the team, during the 2003 season Sutton helped the Impact become the USL squad with the lowest goals allowed total, during the same year Sutton won the Goalkeeper of the Year honor for his league-leading 0.73 goals-against average while logging the most minutes in goal in the league (2463). During the 2004 season with the Impact, the team won the A-League
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
.
On 29 November 2006, Sutton returned to MLS
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...
, having been allocated to the newly-formed Toronto FC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
for the 2007 season. Sutton was the team's starting goalkeeper until he received a head concussion during CONCACAF Gold Cup
CONCACAF Gold Cup
The CONCACAF Gold Cup is the main association football competition of the men's national football teams governed by CONCACAF, determining the regional champion of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.The Gold Cup is held every two years and when it does not fall the same year as an...
training with Canada in June. Symptoms kept recurring, and he did not make his return until the 2008 season.
Sutton was dropped for the 2008 season opener in favour of draft pick Brian Edwards
Brian Edwards (soccer)
Brian Edwards is an American soccer player currently playing for Degerfors IF.-Youth and College:...
, but made his return against D.C. United
D.C. United
D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the...
at RFK Stadium in Toronto's second game. Despite the fact that he conceded four goals, he made a number of important saves and was regarded by many as Toronto's man of the match. He retained his position for the next three games, recording three straight shutouts in April. He was named to the 2008 Inactive All Star Roster for his strong performance in the first half of the 2008 season. On June 9, 2009, Sutton was released by Toronto FC, to make room for the acquisition of Nick Garcia
Nick Garcia
Nick Garcia is an American soccer player who grew up playing for the Dallas Texans Soccer Club and most recently played for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
.
On January 20, 2010, @sportsnetsoccer (Twitter) advised that Sutton was going to be "off to Spain for pre season camp with New York Red Bulls". On March 11, 2010 it was announced that Sutton had signed with the New York Red Bulls. On April 27, 2010 Sutton officially debuted for New York in a 2-1 victory over Philadelphia Union in a 2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualification
2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualification
The 2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup tournament proper features teams from the top five levels of the American Soccer Pyramid. These five levels, namely Major League Soccer, the United Soccer Leagues , and the United States Adult Soccer Association, each have their own separate qualification process...
match. On August 11, 2010 Sutton made his league debut for New York recording a 1-0 shutout over his former club Toronto FC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
.
Sutton began the 2011 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...
season as New York's starting goalkeeper helping the club to a 1-0 victory over Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The club competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Sounders FC was established in November 2007 as a MLS expansion team, making it the 15th team in...
on March 19, 2011. After the signing of German goalkeeper Frank Rost
Frank Rost
Frank Rost is a German footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer....
, Sutton was loaned out to Canadian North American Soccer League team Montreal Impact
Montreal Impact
Montreal Impact was a Canadian professional soccer club based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1992, the team played in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until the 2011 season. The owner Joey Saputo now operates the MLS team Montreal ImpactThe...
on July 16, 2011. As part of the loan agreement, Montreal was given the option to acquire Sutton's MLS rights at the end of the season as the club prepared for a move to MLS in 2012. Montreal exercised this option for Sutton's rights but then declined his 2012 contract option, making him eligible for the 2011 MLS Re-Entry Draft
2011 MLS Re-Entry Draft
The two-stage 2011 MLS Re-Entry Draft will take place on December 5, 2011 and December 12, 2011 . All 19 Major League Soccer clubs will be eligible to participate....
.
International
Sutton made his Canadian national teamCanada 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...
debut on January 18, 2004 against Barbados
Barbados national football team
The Barbados national football team, nicknamed Bajan Pride, is the national association football team of Barbados and is controlled by the Barbados Football Association. It has never qualified for a major international tournament...
. He was invited to the men's World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
team development camp in July 2004 against Hearts
Heart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
and helped his side to a 1-1 draw. Sutton earned his second senior cap and kept a clean sheet against Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland national football team
The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international association football. Before 1921 all of Ireland was represented by a single side, the Ireland national football team, organised by the Irish Football Association...
in February, 2005 in a 1-0 win. On January 18 of that year he was called up to the national team roster once again. Greg competed in the last three Gold Cups and most recently helping Canada reach the Quarterfinals of the 2009 Gold Cup.
Honours
St. Lawrence UniversitySt. Lawrence University
St. Lawrence University is a four-year liberal arts college located in the village of Canton in Saint Lawrence County, New York, United States. It has roughly 2300 undergraduate and 100 graduate students, about equally split between male and female....
:
- 1st Team All-American - 1 (1998)
- 2nd team All-American - 2 (1996, 1997)
Montreal ImpactMontreal Impact
Montreal Impact was a Canadian professional soccer club based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1992, the team played in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until the 2011 season. The owner Joey Saputo now operates the MLS team Montreal ImpactThe...
:
- United Soccer LeagueUnited Soccer LeagueThe United Soccer League was a professional soccer league in the United States in the mid-1980s.After the demise of the second incarnation of the American Soccer League in 1983, four ASL teams founded the USL...
Goalkeeper of the year -4 (2003,2004,2005,2006) - United Soccer LeagueUnited Soccer LeagueThe United Soccer League was a professional soccer league in the United States in the mid-1980s.After the demise of the second incarnation of the American Soccer League in 1983, four ASL teams founded the USL...
MVP - (2004) - A-League/USLUnited Soccer LeaguesThe United Soccer Leagues is the organizer of several soccer leagues with teams in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. It includes men's and women's leagues, both professional and amateur. Leagues currently organized are the USL Pro, the USL Premier Development League, the W-League, and...
- 1 (2004) - Voyageurs CupVoyageurs CupThe Voyageurs Cup is the only trophy for top-level professional soccer in Canada. From 2002 to 2007, the cup was awarded annually to the Canadian team finishing with the best record in the USL First Division, from regular season matches against other Canadian teams in the league, and from 2008 the...
- 5 (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)