Marcus Simmons (soccer)

Kapri Simmons, more commonly known as Marcus Simmons, (born July 16, 2000) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Marcus Simmons
Simmons warming up with a teammate
Simmons in 2022 with FC Edmonton
Personal information
Full name Kapri Simmons
Date of birth (2000-07-16) July 16, 2000
Place of birth Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Vancouver FC
Number 22
Youth career
Edmonton Green & Gold
FC Edmonton
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 MacEwan Griffins 23 (1)
2021 York Lions 12 (1)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022 FC Edmonton 24 (0)
2023– Vancouver FC 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of January 24, 2023

Early career

Simmons played youth soccer with Edmonton Green & Gold,[1] and was later a part of the FC Edmonton academy.[2] He won a silver medal with Team Alberta at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.[3]

In the offseason of 2021, Simmons played with amateur club Edmonton Scottish and participated in the 2021 Summer Series and AMSL, notably scoring a 1st minute goal against Calgary Foothills in the home opener.[4][5]

University career

In 2018, he began attending MacEwan University, playing for the men's soccer team.[6] He made his debut for MacEwan on September 8, 2018, earning an assist on the game-winning goal against the Mount Royal Cougars.[7] He scored his first goal exactly a year later on September 8, 2019, also against the Mount Royal Cougars.[8][9] He played two seasons with the Griffins, scoring once and adding three assists in 23 appearances.[10]

Following a summer stint with Edmonton Scottish, he transferred to York University and began playing for the York Lions in 2021.[9] He appeared in nine season games, scoring once, along with appearing in the all three of the team's playoff matches for the Lions, helping them to an OUA silver medal.[11]

Club career

After impressing in his pre-season trial, Simmons signed a professional contract with FC Edmonton of the Canadian Premier League in 2022.[12]

In January 2023, Simmons joined Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League.[13][14]

References
  1. "22 academy players selected to Provincial Select Teams for 2014". University of Alberta. June 10, 2014.
  2. Hagen, Jefferson (September 6, 2019). "Inspired by the single mother who raised him, Simmons finds purpose on the pitch for the Griffins". MacEwan Griffins.
  3. Jacques, John (March 25, 2022). "FC Edmonton Adds Hometown Talent Marcus Simmons". Northern Tribune.
  4. @EDMscottish (June 21, 2021). "Ready for another signing? Please welcome @GriffinsSoccer's Marcus Simmons to the Tartans for the 2021 Summer Series!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  5. @EDMscottish (March 25, 2022). "Marcus joined us this past year during the 2021 Summer Series, notably scoring a 1' minute goal against @FoothillsFCU23, in addition to suiting up in some of our Major League matches #GoTartans" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  6. "Kapri Simmons MacEwan profile". MacEwan Griffins.
  7. Hagen, Jefferson (September 8, 2018). "MSOC: Rookies Simmons, Gajic lead Griffins to 2-1 win over Cougars". Canada West Universities Athletic Association.
  8. Hagen, Jefferson (September 8, 2019). "MSOC: Cougars rally past short-handed Griffins to stay unbeaten". Canada West Universities Athletic Association.
  9. "Marcus Simmons York Lions profile". York Lions.
  10. Hagen, Jefferson (March 28, 2022). "Former Griffins star Simmons signs pro contract with FC Edmonton". MacEwan Griffins.
  11. "FC Edmonton signs forward Marcus Simmons". FC Edmonton. March 25, 2022.
  12. Heidenreich, Phil (March 25, 2022). "With new CPL season fast approaching, FC Edmonton continues to add players". Global News.
  13. "Vancouver FC sign fullback Marcus Simmons". Vancouver FC. January 24, 2023.
  14. Jacques, John (January 24, 2023). "Vancouver FC Adds Marcus Simmons". Northern Tribune.
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