Bill Nuttall
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Bill Nuttall is the owner of Golden Viking Sports, licensee for the soccer brand Diadora. He was a first team Junior College and first team NSCAA All- American soccer goalkeeper
who spent at least three seasons in the American Soccer League
and three seasons in the North American Soccer League
. He was the 1970 first team All American goalkeeper
, coached at both the collegiate and professional levels and was the general manager
of the United States Soccer Federation
teams from 1991 to 1994.
. He attended Davis & Elkins College, playing on the men’s soccer team from 1967 to 1970. The team won the 1968 and 1970 NAIA national men's soccer championship
and finished runner up in 1969. Nuttall was the 1969 NAIA Tournament MVP and the 1970 first team All American goalkeeper
. Nuttall was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1970. In 1971, Nuttall signed with the Delaware Wings
in the American Soccer League
. In 1974, he moved to the Miami Toros
of the North American Soccer League
when his old coach from Davis & Elkins became the Strikers' head coach. Following the 1976 team, the Toros moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
and became the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Nuttall made the move, but never played for the Strikers.
hired Nuttall in 1975 to coach the men’s soccer team. He held that position for five seasons, compiling a 56-18-1 record. In 1979, he was the play by play commentator for ESPN
’s first soccer broadcast, a college game between Indiana University
and the University of Minnesota
. Nuttall then worked as an assistant coach with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers from 1979 to 1984.
from 1984 to 1985. In 1985, he became a Vice President of Marketing and Promotion with Mitre Sports International
. In July 1991, the United States Soccer Federation
hired Nuttall as General Manager for the U.S. national teams. In September 1998, he moved to Diadora
. He is currently the owner of Golden Viking Sports.
Goalkeeper (football)
In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
who spent at least three seasons in the American Soccer League
American Soccer League
The American Soccer League has been a name used by three different professional soccer leagues in the United States. The first American Soccer League was established in 1921 by the merger of teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League. For...
and three seasons in the North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
. He was the 1970 first team All American goalkeeper
Division I First-Team All-American (soccer)
The Division I First-Team All-Americans are the best eleven U.S. college soccer players as selected by the NCAA.-1970–1983:From 1970 to 1983 the NCAA only named defenders and forwards in addition to one goalkeeper.-1983–present:...
, coached at both the collegiate and professional levels and was the general manager
General manager
General manager is a descriptive term for certain executives in a business operation. It is also a formal title held by some business executives, most commonly in the hospitality industry.-Generic usage:...
of the United States Soccer Federation
United States Soccer Federation
The United States Soccer Federation is the official governing body of the sport of soccer in the United States. Its headquarters are located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a member of FIFA and is responsible for governing amateur and professional soccer, including the men's, women's, youth, futsal...
teams from 1991 to 1994.
Club career
Nuttall grew up in King of Prussia, PennsylvaniaKing of Prussia, Pennsylvania
King of Prussia is a census-designated place in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 19,936. The community took its name in the 18th century from a local tavern named the King of Prussia Inn, which was named after...
. He attended Davis & Elkins College, playing on the men’s soccer team from 1967 to 1970. The team won the 1968 and 1970 NAIA national men's soccer championship
NAIA national men's soccer championship
-Previous winners:* - Co-Champions.+ - Davis & Elkins vacated second place due to an ineligible player^ - Park vacated second place due to an ineligible player1963 Title game canceled due to Snow-Players:...
and finished runner up in 1969. Nuttall was the 1969 NAIA Tournament MVP and the 1970 first team All American goalkeeper
Division I First-Team All-American (soccer)
The Division I First-Team All-Americans are the best eleven U.S. college soccer players as selected by the NCAA.-1970–1983:From 1970 to 1983 the NCAA only named defenders and forwards in addition to one goalkeeper.-1983–present:...
. Nuttall was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1970. In 1971, Nuttall signed with the Delaware Wings
Delaware Wings
The Delaware Wings was an American soccer club that was a member of the American Soccer League.-Players: Len Bilous Walter Chyzowych Bill Nuttall -Year-by-year:-See also:* Central Delaware SA Future* Delaware Dynasty...
in the American Soccer League
American Soccer League
The American Soccer League has been a name used by three different professional soccer leagues in the United States. The first American Soccer League was established in 1921 by the merger of teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League. For...
. In 1974, he moved to the Miami Toros
Miami Toros
The Miami Gatos were a soccer team based out of Miami that played in the North American Soccer League. The club was previously known as the Washington Darts. After the 1972 season, the team was renamed the Miami Toros...
of the North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
when his old coach from Davis & Elkins became the Strikers' head coach. Following the 1976 team, the Toros moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale is a city in the U.S. state of Florida, on the Atlantic coast. It is the county seat of Broward County. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 165,521. It is a principal city of the South Florida metropolitan area, which was home to 5,564,635 people at the 2010...
and became the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Nuttall made the move, but never played for the Strikers.
Coach
Florida International UniversityFlorida International University
Florida International University is an American public research university in metropolitan Miami, Florida, in the United States, with its main campus in University Park...
hired Nuttall in 1975 to coach the men’s soccer team. He held that position for five seasons, compiling a 56-18-1 record. In 1979, he was the play by play commentator for ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
’s first soccer broadcast, a college game between Indiana University
Indiana University
Indiana University is a multi-campus public university system in the state of Indiana, United States. Indiana University has a combined student body of more than 100,000 students, including approximately 42,000 students enrolled at the Indiana University Bloomington campus and approximately 37,000...
and the University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is a public research university located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system and has the fourth-largest main campus student body in the United States, with 52,557...
. Nuttall then worked as an assistant coach with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers from 1979 to 1984.
Executive
Nuttall served as the Director of Player Personnel for the Dallas SidekicksDallas Sidekicks
The Dallas Sidekicks were one of the longest operating professional soccer teams, either indoor or outdoor, in the United States, based in Dallas, Texas, and operating from 1984 until suspending operations following the 2004 season. The team was founded as a member of the original Major Indoor...
from 1984 to 1985. In 1985, he became a Vice President of Marketing and Promotion with Mitre Sports International
Mitre Sports International
Mitre is a British sportswear and equipment supplier based in England, owned by Pentland Group. Established in England in 1817, Mitre is the world’s oldest manufacturer of footballs.- History :...
. In July 1991, the United States Soccer Federation
United States Soccer Federation
The United States Soccer Federation is the official governing body of the sport of soccer in the United States. Its headquarters are located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a member of FIFA and is responsible for governing amateur and professional soccer, including the men's, women's, youth, futsal...
hired Nuttall as General Manager for the U.S. national teams. In September 1998, he moved to Diadora
Diadora
Diadora is an Italian football, tennis, running, cycling, rugby, athletic shoe, clothing, and fashion accessory manufacturer with locations in Italy, the United States, and Hong Kong.-History:...
. He is currently the owner of Golden Viking Sports.