Ian MacLean (soccer)
Encyclopedia
Ian MacLean is a former footballer.
, Portland Timbers
, Bristol Rovers
, Cardiff City
and Rotherham United
.
3 times. His international debut was against Portugal
in a SkyDome Cup
match in Toronto
on January 26, 1995, in a 1-1 draw, playing for 45 minutes. On June 4, 1995, he played for 30 minutes in a friendly which Turkey
won 3-1. On August 3, 1995, MacLean made his third and final appearance for the national side in a 3-1 win over Trinidad and Tobago
in a Caribana Cup match, also in Toronto.
Club career
MacLean played for Seattle StormSeattle Storm (soccer)
Football Club Seattle Storm, also known as the F.C. Seattle Storm, was an American soccer team based in Seattle, Washington. F.C. Seattle was a "super club" created to provide Seattle players an opportunity to play at a higher level than the local recreational and semi-pro leagues. In addition to...
, Portland Timbers
F.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...
, Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers F.C.
Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city....
, Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
and Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
.
International career
Although born in Scotland, MacLean has represented CanadaCanada 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...
3 times. His international debut was against Portugal
Portugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
in a SkyDome Cup
SkyDome Cup
The SkyDome Cup was a football tournament played in late January 1995 in the SkyDome stadium between hosts Canada, then European champions Denmark, and Portugal...
match in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
on January 26, 1995, in a 1-1 draw, playing for 45 minutes. On June 4, 1995, he played for 30 minutes in a friendly which Turkey
Turkey national football team
The Turkey national football team represents Turkey in association football and is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Turkey. They are affiliated with UEFA...
won 3-1. On August 3, 1995, MacLean made his third and final appearance for the national side in a 3-1 win over Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago national football team
The Trinidad and Tobago national football team, nicknamed The Soca Warriors, is the national team of Trinidad and Tobago and is run by the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation. It reached the first round of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Finals...
in a Caribana Cup match, also in Toronto.