Chuck Carey
{{short description|American soccer player (born 1953)}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Chuck Carey
| fullname =
| image =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1953|8|12}}
| birth_place = Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
| height =
| position = Defender
| youthyears1 = 1971–1974
| youthclubs1 = Chico State
| years1 = 1975
| years2 = 1975–1976
| years3 = 1976
| years4 = 1978–1979
| clubs1 = San Jose Earthquakes
| clubs2 = San Antonio Thunder
| clubs3 = Portland Timbers
| clubs4 = Detroit Express
| caps1 = 0
| caps2 = 8
| caps3 = 1
| goals1 = 0
| goals2 = 0
| goals3 = 0
| manageryears1 = 1976
| managerclubs1 = Chico State (assistant)
}}
Chuck Carey (born August 12, 1953) is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the North American Soccer League.
Youth
Carey attended California State University, Chico where he played on the men's soccer team from 1971 to 1974. He earned his bachelor's degree in religious studies in 1975. In 1980, he returned to earn master's degree in physical education. In 2002, the university inducted Carey into the Athletic Hall of Fame.[http://www.chicowildcats.com/sports/2008/10/9/02HOF.aspx?id=93#Cary 2002 Hall of Fame Inductees]
Professional
In 1975, Carey signed with the San Jose Earthquakes of the North American Soccer League. The Earthquakes sent him to the San Antonio Thunder during the season. In 1976, the Thunder sent Carey to the Portland Timbers. On January 10, 1977, the Timbers sent him to the Washington Diplomats. Three days later, the Diplomats traded Carey, Charlie McCully and its 1978 first round draft pick to the San Antonio Thunder in exchange for Thunder's first round draft pick and Tom Galati.Diplomats Swap For Top Pick The Washington Post (DC) - Thursday, January 13, 1977 However, the Thunder moved to Hawaii soon after to become Team Hawaii and Carey did not make the move with the team. In 1978, he signed with the Detroit Express and spent two seasons with them.
References
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External links
- [http://nasljerseys.com/Players/C/Carey.Chuck.htm NASL stats]
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Category:Sportspeople from Bethesda, Maryland
Category:Soccer players from Montgomery County, Maryland
Category:American men's soccer players
Category:Detroit Express players
Category:North American Soccer League (1968–1984) players
Category:Portland Timbers (1975–1982) players
Category:San Antonio Thunder players
Category:San Jose Earthquakes (1974–1988) players
Category:SIU Edwardsville Cougars men's soccer players