Role Soccer player Years Team Height 1.73 m | 1996-1998 Vancouver 86ers Date joined 1996 Name Ian Clarke | |
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Date of birth (1975-08-16) August 16, 1975 (age 40) Place of birth New Westminster, Canada 1996-1997 Edmonton Drillers (indoor) Current teams Wichita Wings, Calgary Mustangs, Montreal Impact, St. Louis Ambush | ||
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Ian Clarke is a retired Canadian soccer player who played professionally in the A-League and National Professional Soccer League
In 1996, Clarke, brother of Chris Clarke, signed with the Vancouver 86ers of the A-League. He played outdoor soccer with them until 1999. During those years, Clarke also played indoor soccer. In the fall of 1996, he joined the Edmonton Drillers of the National Professional Soccer League, but played only four games. In 1998, he returned to the indoor game with the Milwaukee Wave. He became a regular with the Wave and was named to the 1998–99 NPSL All Rookie Team. In 1999, Clarke began the season with the Wave before being traded to the St. Louis Ambush where he played only four games before being sent to the Wichita Wings for the end of the season. In 2001, he played briefly for the Montreal Impact. In 2003, Clarke began the season with the Calgary Storm in the USL A-League, but left the team in July to return to Vancouver. Currently working as a financial analyst in Japan.