James Clarkson (footballer)

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]

James Clarkson
Personal information
Full name James Andrew Clarkson[1]
Date of birth (1972-03-06) 6 March 1972[1]
Place of birth Wisbech, England
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995 Manawatu AFC
Managerial career
2017–2018 Brazos Valley Cavalry
2019–2022 Houston Dash
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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]

See also: 2021 NWSL abuse scandal and Yates Report

On 26 April 2022, Clarkson was suspended by the NWSL pending the completion of an investigation into abuse by multiple league personnel.[4] On 9 January 2023, the NWSL announced that his return to the league was conditioned on the completion of anti-harassment training.[5]

Personal life

Clarkson lives in Houston with his wife, Lizz, and two sons, Jack and William. He obtained American citizenship on 3 May 2013.[2]

Managerial honours

References
  1. "James Andrew Clarkson". Liga MX (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 7 January 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  2. "Houston Dash name James Clarkson as head coach". Houston Dash. 11 December 2018. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
  3. "Premier Development League Soccer Headed to the Brazos Valley". Houston Dynamo. 16 January 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  4. "National Women's Soccer League Official Site | NWSL". www.nwslsoccer.com.
  5. "Four NWSL coaches get lifetime ban after sexual harassment investigation". ESPN.com. 9 January 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2023.


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