Art Welch (born 16 April 1944) is a Jamaican former professional soccer player who played in the North American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (1944-04-16) 16 April 1944 (age 78) | ||
| Place of birth | Kingston, Jamaica | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Cavaliers FC | |||
| 1967–1969 | Baltimore Bays | 45 | (16) |
| 1970–1973 | Atlanta Chiefs/Apollos | 60 | (21) |
| 1974–1975 | San Jose Earthquakes | 41 | (6) |
| 1976 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 11 | (0) |
| 1976 | San Diego Jaws | 6 | (1) |
| 1977 | Washington Diplomats | 14 | (1) |
| 1979–1980 | Wichita Wings (indoor) | 11 | (4) |
| 1980 | Washington Diplomats | 0 | (0) |
| 1980–1981 | San Francisco Fog (indoor) | 0 | (0) |
| Total | 188 | (49) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He began his career in Jamaica with Cavaliers FC, alongside twin brother Asher.[citation needed]
In May 1977, the Las Vegas Quicksilvers traded Welch to the Washington Diplomats in exchange for Tom Galati.[1]
Welch also represented the Jamaica national team in international play, appearing in qualifying matches for the 1966 and 1970 World Cup tournaments.[2]
1970 NASL All-Stars | |
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| First Team | |
| Second Team | |
1971 NASL All-Stars | |
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| First Team | |
| Second Team | |
| Honorable Mention | |
1972 NASL All-Stars | |
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| First Team | |
| Second Team | |
| Honorable Mention | |