Jeremy Shepherd
Encyclopedia
Jeremy Shepherd is an Canadian
soccer player who currently plays as a striker
for the Brampton Lions
.
in 2000.
After graduating from the Lynx Academy he signed for the Oakville Blue Devils of the Canadian Professional Soccer League, playing under former Director of Lynx Academy Duncan Wilde. He made his debut on September 11, 2005 against St. Catharines Wolves
, and scored his first goal on September 15, 2005 against North York Astros
. He won the Eastern Conference Title with Oakville, and reached the final of the Rogers Cup
on October 10, 2005 against the Vaughan Shooters, winning the Championship 2-1.
In 2006 he returned to the Lynx, where he was re-united with former Blue Devils coach Duncan Wilde. He made his debut on April 22, 2006 against the Virginia Beach Mariners
. On July 16, 2006 against the Atlanta Silverbacks
he broke his leg in a collision with a Silverback player, forcing him to miss the rest of the season.
for the 2008 CSL season. Shepherd ended his two year goal drought on September 20 against North York Astros
, where he scored two goals in 3-1 victory. He continued his fine form in a cruising 6-0 victory over London City
where he recorded two goals and clinched a playoff spot for the Lions. On May 14, 2009 the Brampton Lions re-signed Shepherd for the 2009 season
.
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 currently plays as a striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
for the Brampton Lions
Brampton Lions
Brampton City United FC are a Canadian soccer team, founded in 2002. The team is a member of the Canadian Soccer League, the third tier of competition in the Canadian soccer pyramid and the largest domestic pro league in Canada...
.
Career
He was a member of the Toronto Lynx Jr inaugural season in the Super Y-LeagueSuper Y-League
The Super Y-League is the highest form of American and Canadian youth soccer. It consists of over 100 teams, many of which are operated by clubs from MLS to PDL.- Age groups :The Super Y-League has these following age groups:*U-12*U-13*U-14*U-15...
in 2000.
After graduating from the Lynx Academy he signed for the Oakville Blue Devils of the Canadian Professional Soccer League, playing under former Director of Lynx Academy Duncan Wilde. He made his debut on September 11, 2005 against St. Catharines Wolves
St. Catharines Wolves
St. Catharines Wolves, also known as St. Catharines Roma Wolves or simply Roma Wolves, are a Canadian soccer team, founded in 1977. The team is a member of the Canadian Soccer League.- History :...
, and scored his first goal on September 15, 2005 against North York Astros
North York Astros
-Current squad:as of November 1, 2011 CAPTAIN-Staff:General Manager*Bruno IerulloAwards:Director of Soccer*Jorge Collazo-Reserve squad:...
. He won the Eastern Conference Title with Oakville, and reached the final of the Rogers Cup
Rogers Cup (soccer)
The Canadian Soccer League championship final is the final play-off game of the Canadian Soccer League and its predecessor the Canadian Professional Soccer League...
on October 10, 2005 against the Vaughan Shooters, winning the Championship 2-1.
In 2006 he returned to the Lynx, where he was re-united with former Blue Devils coach Duncan Wilde. He made his debut on April 22, 2006 against the Virginia Beach Mariners
Virginia Beach Mariners
The Virginia Beach Mariners were an American soccer club, who formerly played in the USL First Division of the United Soccer Leagues, the second division in the US Soccer hierarchy behind Major League Soccer...
. On July 16, 2006 against the Atlanta Silverbacks
Atlanta Silverbacks
Atlanta Silverbacks is an American professional soccer team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having previously sat out the 2009 and 2010 seasons while the ownership...
he broke his leg in a collision with a Silverback player, forcing him to miss the rest of the season.
Brampton Lions
After recovering from his injury Shepherd signed with the Brampton LionsBrampton Lions
Brampton City United FC are a Canadian soccer team, founded in 2002. The team is a member of the Canadian Soccer League, the third tier of competition in the Canadian soccer pyramid and the largest domestic pro league in Canada...
for the 2008 CSL season. Shepherd ended his two year goal drought on September 20 against North York Astros
North York Astros
-Current squad:as of November 1, 2011 CAPTAIN-Staff:General Manager*Bruno IerulloAwards:Director of Soccer*Jorge Collazo-Reserve squad:...
, where he scored two goals in 3-1 victory. He continued his fine form in a cruising 6-0 victory over London City
London City (soccer club)
London City is a Canadian soccer team founded in 1973. The team is currently a member of the Canadian Soccer League. The team plays home games out of Cove Road Stadium in the city of London, Ontario...
where he recorded two goals and clinched a playoff spot for the Lions. On May 14, 2009 the Brampton Lions re-signed Shepherd for the 2009 season
2009 Canadian Soccer League season
The 2009 Canadian Soccer League regular season ran from 15 May to 20 September 2009. Trois-Rivieres Attak won the championship.-Changes from 2008 season:...
.