David Norman (soccer)

For his son, see David Norman Jr.

David McDonald Norman Jr. (born 6 May 1962) is a Canadian former soccer player who played as a defensive midfielder.

Dave Norman

Personal information
Full name	David McDonald Norman Jr.
Date of birth	(1962-05-06) 6 May 1962 (age 63)
Place of birth	Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1981–1984	Vancouver Whitecaps	60	(3)
1980–1982	U.C.D.	43	(7)
1983–1984	Vancouver Whitecaps (indoor)	23	(16)
1985–1987	Tacoma Stars (indoor)	61	(8)
1987–1988	Winnipeg Fury	17	(6)
1988	Calgary Kickers	14	(1)
1989	Edmonton Brick Men	11	(0)
1991–1996	Vancouver 86ers	37	(1)
International career
1983–1984	Canada Olympic	6	(0)
1983–1994	Canada	49	(1)
Medal record Representing  Canada Men's Association football CONCACAF Championship Winner 1985 North America
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Scotland-born Norman grew up playing soccer in Coquitlam, British Columbia and went on to play 17 years as a professional. Norman began his pro career with the Vancouver Whitecaps of the North American Soccer League from 1981 to 1984, scoring three goals.^[1] During the winter months between 1980 and 1982, he played for University College Dublin A.F.C., in the League of Ireland, making 45 appearances and scoring 8 goals. Along with three Canadian teammates he was released in February 1982.^[2] Norman played one season of indoor soccer for the Whitecaps in 1983–84.^[3][4] He also played for the Tacoma Stars of the original Major Indoor Soccer League, and for the Winnipeg Fury, Calgary Kickers, Calgary Strikers, Edmonton Brick Men and Vancouver 86ers.^[1]

International career

He made his debut for Canada in a December 1983 friendly match against Honduras and earned 49 caps, scoring 1 goal.^[5] He played all three of the country's 1986 World Cup games.^[6] Norman also played for the Canadians at the 1984 Olympics.^[7] Norman, together with three other Canadian players, Igor Vrablic, Hector Marinaro and Chris Chueden, was involved in a match fixing betting scandal at the Merlion Cup tournament in Singapore two months after the World Cup.^[8][9]

International goals

Scores and results list Canada's goal tally first.

#	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1	2 June 1985	Dongdaemun Stadium, Seoul, South Korea	Ghana		2-1	President's Cup

After playing

Norman has coached for Coquitlam MFSC since 1989 as well as coaching with the Whitecaps Prospects programs.^[6] Norman is also the soccer colour commentator on The TEAM 1040 in Vancouver for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Major League Soccer radio broadcasts. He is the father of pro soccer player David Norman Jr.

Honours

Canada

• CONCACAF Championship: 1985^[10]