Jamie Dodds
{{short description|Canadian former soccer player|bot=PearBOT 5}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2014}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Jamie Dodds
| image = 200px
| caption = Dodds in 2006
| fullname = Jamie Dodds
| height = 1.83 m
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|11|12}}
| birth_place = Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
| currentclub =
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| position = Midfielder
| youthyears1 = 2001–2003
| youthclubs1 = Robert Morris University
| years1 = 2004–2006
| years2 = 2007–2010
| years3 = 2011
| years4 = 2012
| clubs1 = Toronto Lynx
| clubs2 = Hamilton Croatia
| clubs3 = Hamilton Serbians
| clubs4 = London City
| caps1 = 74
| goals1 = 13
| caps2 = 16
| goals2 = 5
| nationalyears1 =
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| pcupdate = July 17, 2012
}}
Jamie Dodds (born November 12, 1981) is a Canadian former soccer player who played at the professional level most notably in the USL A-League (later renamed USL First Division), and later in the Canadian Soccer League. His most notable experience was with the Toronto Lynx, where he received numerous team awards. He later played in the Hamilton region, competing both at the amateur and professional level where he competed in several tournaments.
Playing career
= Early years & Toronto Lynx =
Dodds played college soccer for Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, where he earned First Team All-Northeast Conference honours from 2001–2003.{{Cite web|date=April 16, 2004|title=RMU Men's Soccer Player Jamie Dodds Signed by the Toronto Lynx|url=https://northeastconference.org/news/2004/4/16/rmu_doddlynx.aspx|access-date=2020-11-16|website=northeastconference.org|language=en}} In 2004, he was drafted by the Toronto Lynx of the USL A-League. His signing was announced in a press conference which revealed the team roster for the upcoming season.{{Cite web|url = http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports04/04lynx13.htm|title = Toronto Lynx Press Conference Travelodge Hotel in Toronto|date = April 7, 2004|website = Rocket Robin's Home Page|last = Glover|first = Robin}} He made his debut for the club on April 17, 2004, in a match against Puerto Rico Islanders coming on as a substitute for Tyler Hughes.{{Cite web|date=April 17, 2004|title=A-League Official Match Report|url=http://aleague.uslsoccer.com/stats/2004/1076706.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040704132344/http://aleague.uslsoccer.com/stats/2004/1076706.html|archive-date=July 4, 2004|access-date=2020-11-16}} In his rookie season, he played 25 games while missing only two matches and scored two goals, and recorded two assists.{{Cite web|title=Jamie Dodds {{!}} SoccerStats.us|url=http://soccerstats.us/bios/jamie-dodds/|access-date=2020-11-16|website=soccerstats.us}} At the end of the season, Dodds finished in the top five for the Lynx in games and minutes played.{{cite web|url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/home/94352.html |title=Lynx add stars to both teams |publisher=United Soccer Leagues |date=March 17, 2005 |access-date=December 17, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010033844/http://www.uslsoccer.com/home/94352.html |archive-date=October 10, 2012 }}
On March 17, 2005, the Lynx announced the re-signing of Dodds for the 2005 season.{{Cite web|last=Nutt|first=Dave|date=March 17, 2005|title=Lynx Re-sign Outstanding Rookie|url=http://www.lynxsoccer.com/site.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060701160453/http://www.lynxsoccer.com/site.html|archive-date=July 1, 2006|access-date=2020-11-16}} He had a productive season despite Toronto finishing the season last in the standings; where he recorded 6 goals and recorded 3 assists making him the top team goal scorer and co-leader in assists. When the season came to a conclusion Dodds was named the Lynx Most Valuable Player.{{Cite web|url = http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports05/05lynx1p.htm|title = Result of the Monday September 5th, 2005 USL game between Toronto Lynx and Minnesota Thunder played at Centennial Stadium in Etobicoke at 4:00pm.|date = September 5, 2005|website = Rocket Robin's Home Page|last = Glover|first = Robin}}
In April 2006, Dodds signed a new contract with the club and entered his third season.{{Cite web|last=Stinson|first=Dan|date=April 29, 2006|title=Stumbling Lynx strengthen lineup|url=http://www.newspapers.com/image/497352721/?terms=jamie+dodds+toronto+lynx|access-date=2020-11-16|website=Newspapers.com|publisher=Vancouver Sun|page=113|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Irwin|first=Rob|date=April 18, 2006|title=Tony Menezes Signs with Lynx - 2006 Roster Unveiled|url=http://www.lynxsoccer.com/site.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060701160453/http://www.lynxsoccer.com/site.html|archive-date=July 1, 2006|access-date=2020-11-16}} In his third season, Dodds was a key member in the Lynx midfield, scoring 6 goals and recording 7 assists. He earned the Lynx Best Offensive Player award, and was selected for USL All-Star match against English club Sheffield Wednesday.{{Cite web|last=Irwin|first=Rob|date=July 4, 2006|title=All-Star Dodds Leads Lynx into Pair of Games|url=http://www.lynxsoccer.com/site.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060701160453/http://www.lynxsoccer.com/site.html|archive-date=July 1, 2006|access-date=2020-11-16}} He also featured in the 2006 Open Canada Cup tournament where he appeared in the 2nd round of the tournament against the Serbian White Eagles FC, where he scored both goals in a 2-2 draw which concluded in a victory for Toronto in a penalty shootout.{{Cite web|title=2006 CSL Season|url=http://canadiansoccerleague.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2006CSL_Season.pdf|website=canadiansoccerleague.ca}} Ultimately Toronto would reach the final of the tournament. Once the season came to a conclusion the Lynx franchise dropped two divisions down to the USL Premier Development League, which resulted in Dodds being released from his contract along with all the other professional senior players.{{Cite news|last=Davidson|first=Neil|date=October 13, 2006|title=Lynx a costly labour of love|work=Canadian Press}}
= Hamilton =
On February 9, 2007, he returned to his hometown and signed with Hamilton Croatia in the Ontario Soccer League (OSL).{{Cite web|date=February 9, 2007|title=USL All-Star Signs On|url=http://hamiltoncroatia.com/wordpress/2007/02/|access-date=November 16, 2020|website=Hamiltoncroatia.com}} In 2009, he was named the OSL's Provincial West division's MVP.{{Cite web|title=Ontario Soccer League: About|url=https://osl.e2esoccer.com/PageDisplay.aspx?SideMenuID=235|access-date=2020-11-16|website=osl.e2esoccer.com}}{{Cite web|date=November 29, 2009|title=The Road to Success|url=http://hamiltoncroatia.com/wordpress/2009/11/the-road-to-success/|access-date=2020-11-16|website=hamiltoncroatia.com}} He returned to professional soccer for the 2010 season when Hamilton joined the Canadian Soccer League.{{Cite news|date=2010-06-11|title=Scottish brothers hook up for Croatia|language=en|work=The Hamilton Spectator|url=https://www.thespec.com/sports/2010/06/11/scottish-brothers-hook-up-for-croatia.html|access-date=2020-11-16|issn=1189-9417}} He made his CSL debut on May 15, 2010, in a 2-1 victory over TFC Academy.{{Cite web|last=Lennie|first=Laura|date=May 20, 2010|title=Hamilton Croatia make CSL debut|url=http://hamiltoncroatia.com/wordpress/2010/05/|access-date=2020-11-16|website=hamiltoncroatia.com|publisher=Stoney Creek News}} Throughout the season he assisted in Croatia securing a postseason berth by finishing third in the First Division, and featured in the CSL Championship final against Brantford Galaxy, in a losing effort.{{Cite web|date=October 31, 2010|title=2010 CSL Season|url=http://canadiansoccerleague.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2010CLS_Season.pdf|website=canadiansoccerleague.ca}}{{Cite news|date=2010-11-01|title=Galaxy shines in CSL title victory|language=en|work=The Hamilton Spectator|url=https://www.thespec.com/sports/2010/11/01/galaxy-shines-in-csl-title-victory.html|access-date=2020-11-16|issn=1189-9417}} In 2011, he played with the Hamilton Serbians and contributed to the winning goal in securing the Hamilton Spectator Cup against Hamilton Sparta.{{Cite news|date=2011-08-22|title=Hamilton Serbians repeat as Spectator Cup champions|language=en|work=The Hamilton Spectator|url=https://www.thespec.com/sports/hamilton-region/2011/08/21/hamilton-serbians-repeat-as-spectator-cup-champions.html|access-date=2020-11-16|issn=1189-9417}}
Personal life
His brother Rhian Dodds was also a professional soccer player who played in the Scottish Premiership.{{Cite web|title=Profile|url=https://www.canadasoccer.com/profile/|access-date=2020-11-16|website=Canada Soccer|date=November 21, 2019 |language=en-CA}}
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Category:Robert Morris Colonials men's soccer players
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Category:USL First Division players
Category:A-League (1995–2004) players