Richard Goddard (footballer)
Personal information | |||
---|---|---|---|
Full name | Richard Anthony Goddard | ||
Date of birth | 30 January 1978 | ||
Place of birth |
Scarborough, Tobago , Trinidad and Tobago | ||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Mountain WFC (U-16 Girls) | ||
Number | Head Coach | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1997–2000 |
Roberts Wesleyan Raiders | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2001 | Ottawa Wizards | 21 | (0) |
2002 | Charlotte Eagles | 27 | (0) |
2004–2006 | Toronto Lynx | 22 | (0) |
2007–2008 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 11 | (0) |
International career | |||
1996–1998 | Trinidad & Tobago U-20 | 20 | (0) |
1999–2002 | Trinidad and Tobago | 10 | (0) |
Managerial career | |||
2006 | St. Clair's Coaching School (Goalkeeper Coach) | ||
2007 | North Shore Soccer Development Centre (G. C.) | ||
2008 | University of Ottawa (G. C.) | ||
2008– | Mountain WFC (U-16 Girls) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Richard Anthony Goddard (born 30 January 1978) is a former Trinidad and Tobago football goalkeeper who last played for the Vancouver Whitecaps. He has served as Senior Development and Goalkeeper Coach for North Vancouver Football Club and is currently Head Football Development Coach for Bishop's High School in Trinidad and Tobago.
Playing career
He played
Goddard began his pro career in
In 2004 Goddard signed for the
In
Goddard was brought back into the 2008 Vancouver Whitecaps team early in the season due to an injury to their starting GK Jay Nolly by new coach Teitur Thordarson, but was released just before the USL Division 1 roster freeze deadline.
Coaching career
Beside works as Goalkeeper Coach by North Shore Soccer Development Centre, he was trained at St. Clair's Coaching School,
Goddard is currently working as the Head Football Development Coach for Bishop's High School, Tobago since 2012 (his alma matar).
Awards
Ottawa Wizards
- Rogers Cup: 2001
- Open Canada Cup: 2001
Toronto Lynx
- Open Canada Cup runner-up: 2006
- Voyageurs Cup runner-up: 2006
Personal life
Richard is the brother-in-law of former
References
- ^ a b Stinson, Dan (24 August 2007). "He's keeping the faith; Goddard has survived baptism of fire following Caig's departure". Vancouver Sun. pp. G4.
- ^ Desaulniers, Darren (10 June 2001). "Wizards make debut a resounding success". Ottawa Citizen. p. 19.
- ^ Desaulniers, Darren (8 October 2001). "Wizards capture league: Ottawa takes second step en route to treble win". Ottawa Citizen. pp. D8.
- Charlotte Observer. p. 47.
- ^ DiVeronica, Jeff (30 August 2002). "Goddard hopes to save Charlotte". Democrat and Chronicle. p. 53.
- ^ a b "Lynx Ink Two Backstops". uslfans.com. 19 March 2004. Archived from the original on 14 June 2006. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
- Hamilton Spectator. 24 May 2004.
- ^ Glover, Robin. "June 6, 2004 A-League Toronto Lynx vs Puerto Rico Islanders (by Rocket Robin)". rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
- ^ LYNX RELEASE GOALKEEPER
- Montreal Gazette. pp. C1.
- ^ DiVeronica, Jeff (15 April 2006). "New-look Rhinos exhibit speed, skills". Democrat and Chronicle. p. 27.
- ^ DiVeronica, Jeff (22 July 2006). "Rhinos welcoming a club rich in history". Democrat and Chronicle. p. 35.
- ^ Stinson, Dan (28 August 2007). "Caps welcome Donatelli back as one goalie's in, another's gone; Djekanovic tries out T.O., Goddard to back up Caig". Vancouver Sun. pp. D6.
- ^ Jamieson, Jim (30 August 2007). "Battle heats up between the posts; Goddard and newcomer Nelson vying for the start in tonight's game". Vancouver Sun. pp. A50.
- ^ Stinson, Dan (25 January 2008). "Whitecaps ink goalie, striker from D.C. United of MLS; Coach hasn't seen players live yet, but he expects them to have an immediate impact". Vancouver Sun. pp. G4.
- ^ SCHEDULE FOR ALL-AMERICA SOCCER WORKSHOP ANNOUNCED
- ^ MOUNTAIN WFC COACHES 2008 Archived 17 October 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Moore named for US soccer programme