Sean Fraser (soccer)

Sean Fraser (born September 21, 1980) is a former professional soccer player who played the majority of his career in the United Soccer Leagues.

Sean Fraser

Personal information
Full name	Sean Fraser
Date of birth	(1980-09-21) September 21, 1980 (age 44)
Place of birth	Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Position(s)	attacking midfielder
Youth career
1995–1998	Holy Trinity High School
1991–1998	Millwoods Warriors
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1998–2002	Memphis Tigers
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2003	Calgary Storm	28	(3)
2004	Edmonton Aviators	24	(5)
2005	Toronto Lynx	27	(4)
2006	Nanchang Bayi	19	(1)
International career
1998	Canada U20	4	(0)
2001	Canada U23	3	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Before beginning his pro career Fraser was a standout striker for the University of Memphis where he led Conference USA in goals (18) and points (42) in earning All-Conference honours in 2001.^[1] Fraser is still the all times points leader for the University of Memphis mens soccer program. He began his professional career in the USL A-League with Calgary Storm in 2003. His signing was announced on April 21, 2003 in a press report.^[2]

The following season he signed with his hometown club the Edmonton Aviators, a expansion franchise for the 2004 season.^[3] He made his debut for the club on May 1, 2004 in a 0-0 draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps (1986–2010).^[4] With Edmonton, Fraser recorded four goals and two assists.

On May 10, 2005 it was announced that Fraser signed a contract with the Toronto Lynx.^[5] He made his debut for the club on April 23, 2005 in a match against the Portland Timbers (2001–10), which resulted in a 3-0 defeat.^[6] He recorded his first goal for the club on May 31, 2005 in a match against the Rochester Rhinos in a 5-3 defeat.^[7] He concluded the season with Toronto with 4 goals and 3 assists.

In 2006, Fraser signed for Nanchang Bayi in the Jia League to a two-year contract. In December, 2008 he signed a contract with the Edmonton Drillers in the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League.

International career

Fraser represented Canada at the 1998 CONCACAF U-19 Qualification Tournament and helped Canada reach the quarter-final stage of the IV Jeux de la Francophonie Canada 2001 in Ottawa/Hull. He scored his first goal for Canada against France in the quarter-final game.^[8]

Honours

Fraser was recently inducted into the University of Memphis Hall of Fame in September 2009.