GREG SIMMONDS

Forward,
Miami Fusion

Birthdate: 12/16/75
Birthplace: Jamaica 
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 190 lbs.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

INTERNATIONAL 

    Jamaican National Team, 1999

    Jamaican U12, U14, U17, and U20 Teams, 1989-1998

PROFESSIONAL 

    Miami Fusion, MLS (USA Division I) Present

    Hershey Wildcats,  A-League(USA Division II) 1999-2000
        Atlantic Division Champions
        1999 Rookie of the Year
        Set franchise record for goals in a season
        Scored 16 goals and 6 assists in 26 regular season appearances
        Finished 7th in A-League scoring with 38 points 

COLLEGE

   Howard University Soccer Team, Washington, DC 1995-1998
        Team Leading Scorer Four Years (51 goals)
        Team MVP 1997
        1998   7th Leading Scorer in Nation
                    All-South
                    1st Team All-Mid-Continent Conference
                    1st Team All-MCC Tournament
                    MVP of Conference Tournament

        1997   MCC Player of the Year
                    All-South
                    1st Team All-Conference
                    1st Team All-Conference Tournament

        1996   1st Team All-Conference
                    1st Team All-Conference Tournament

HIGH SCHOOL

    Sherwood High School, Olney, MD, 1992-1995
        All-American

 

July 14, 1999

Greg Simmonds, Hershey Wildcats' rookie sensation, has been called up to the Jamaican National Team for a series of games against Saudi Arabia in Southern California this week. Greg, who has scored 10 goals in 15 games for the Wildcats, has finally received some assurance that his efforts have not gone unnoticed. He is quickly proving his worth within the league, and all indications suggest that he is sparking attention from a number of MLS coaches.

     

 

September 8, 1999

Greg Simmonds, the A-League Rookie of the Year candidate, struck again this weekend. Simmonds led the Hershey Wildcat's with the game winning goal and an assist in their 4-0 victory over Richmond, to help the team clinch the South Atlantic Division Title on Friday. Throughout the season, Simmonds has consistently been among the league's leading goal scorers. Greg finished the regular season with 16 goals and 6 assists, for a total of 38 points.

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