James Andrew Clarkson (born 6 March 1972) is an English-American football coach and former player who was most recently the head coach of Houston Dash in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).[2]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | James Andrew Clarkson[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1972-03-06) 6 March 1972 (age 50)[1] | ||
Place of birth | Wisbech, England | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1995 | Manawatu AFC | ||
Teams managed | |||
2017–2018 | Brazos Valley Cavalry | ||
2019–2022 | Houston Dash | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
He previously served as academy director for Houston Dynamo as well as head coach of Dynamo PDL affiliate Brazos Valley Cavalry FC.[3] On 11 December 2018, Clarkson was announced as the head coach of the Houston Dash.[2]
On 26 April 2022, Clarkson was suspended by the NWSL pending the completion of an investigation.[4]
Clarkson lives in Houston with his wife, Lizz, and two sons, Jack and William. He obtained American citizenship on 3 May 2013.[2]
Houston Dash – Head coaches | |
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