Tim Weaver
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Tim Weaver is a retired American soccer defender
who played two seasons in Major League Soccer
with the San Jose Clash.
where he played on the men's soccer team from 1993 to 1996. In 1997, he turned professional with the San Francisco Bay Seals
of the USISL. In January 1998, the Richmond Kickers
signed Weaver. In February 1, 1997, the San Jose Clash selected Weaver with in the first round (third overall) of the 1998 MLS Supplemental Draft
. In July 1998, Weaver had his right leg broken by a bad tackle in a friendly with Monarcas Morelia. He had played twelve games up to that time, but lost the rest of the season. He attempted to come back in 1999, but played only one game before being released. In 2000, he returned to the Seals, now playing in the USL A-League, for one last season.
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
who played two seasons in 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...
with the San Jose Clash.
Soccer
Weaver attended the University of San FranciscoUniversity of San Francisco
The University of San Francisco , is a private, Jesuit/Catholic university located in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1855, USF was established as the first university in San Francisco. It is the second oldest institution for higher learning in California and the tenth-oldest university of...
where he played on the men's soccer team from 1993 to 1996. In 1997, he turned professional with the San Francisco Bay Seals
San Francisco Bay Seals
San Francisco Seals was an American soccer team based in San Francisco, California, United States. Founded in 1992, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2008, when the franchise left the league.The team played its home games...
of the USISL. In January 1998, the Richmond Kickers
Richmond Kickers
The Richmond Kickers are an American professional soccer club based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
signed Weaver. In February 1, 1997, the San Jose Clash selected Weaver with in the first round (third overall) of the 1998 MLS Supplemental Draft
1998 MLS Supplemental Draft
The three-round 1998 Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft was held on February 1, 1998 at the Airport Hilton in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.-Format:Major League Soccer held a professional player combine in Fort Lauderdale the last week of January 1998. On Saturday, January 31, 1998, the league held...
. In July 1998, Weaver had his right leg broken by a bad tackle in a friendly with Monarcas Morelia. He had played twelve games up to that time, but lost the rest of the season. He attempted to come back in 1999, but played only one game before being released. In 2000, he returned to the Seals, now playing in the USL A-League, for one last season.