Charlie Falzon
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Charlie Falzon is a retired Canadian soccer player who spent time in the North American Soccer League
and Major Indoor Soccer League
. He also earned nine caps with the Canadian national soccer team
between 1983 and 1989. Charlie is currently an advanced care paramedic working for Toronto EMS.
before the league's demise - the 1982 with the Montreal Manic
and 1983 and '84 with the Toronto Blizzard
. In September 1985, Falzon signed as a free agent with the Pittsburgh Spirit
of the original Major Indoor Soccer League
. In 1986, he moved to the St. Louis Steamers
. In December 1987, the Steamers traded Falzon to the Tacoma Stars in exchange for Godfrey Ingram
and cash.
. He played three times in 1983 and another three gamed in 1984. After two games in 1988, he finished his career with a single game against Belgium in 1989. He scored no goals with the national team.
, being an assistant coach of the OSA's U-14 boys team. Falzon is also involved as a coach with a girls Select soccer team at the North Mississauga Soccer Club.
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:...
and Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Soccer League
The Major Indoor Soccer League, known in its final two seasons as the Major Soccer League, was an indoor soccer league in the USA from 1978 to 1992. After the folding of the North American Soccer League in 1984, the MISL was the Division I soccer league for the United States...
. He also earned nine caps with the Canadian national soccer team
Canada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
between 1983 and 1989. Charlie is currently an advanced care paramedic working for Toronto EMS.
Professional
A midfielder, Falzon played the last 3 seasons of the NASLNorth 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:...
before the league's demise - the 1982 with the Montreal Manic
Montreal Manic
Montreal Manic were a soccer team based out of Montreal that played in the NASL. They played from 1981 to 1983. Their home field was Olympic Stadium...
and 1983 and '84 with the Toronto Blizzard
Toronto Blizzard (NASL)
The Toronto Blizzard were a professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada that played in the North American Soccer League.-History:The Toronto Metros joined the NASL in 1971. Their home field was Varsity Stadium....
. In September 1985, Falzon signed as a free agent with the Pittsburgh Spirit
Pittsburgh Spirit
Pittsburgh Spirit were an indoor soccer team based out of Pittsburgh and were one of the original six teams that played in the Major Indoor Soccer League...
of the original Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Soccer League
The Major Indoor Soccer League, known in its final two seasons as the Major Soccer League, was an indoor soccer league in the USA from 1978 to 1992. After the folding of the North American Soccer League in 1984, the MISL was the Division I soccer league for the United States...
. In 1986, he moved to the St. Louis Steamers
St. Louis Steamers (1979–1988)
The original St. Louis Steamers played in the original Major Indoor Soccer League from 1979 through 1988. Their home fixtures were held at the St. Louis Arena.-Ownership:* Ben Kerner & Partnership * Thomas M...
. In December 1987, the Steamers traded Falzon to the Tacoma Stars in exchange for Godfrey Ingram
Godfrey Ingram
Godfrey Patrick Ingram is a retired English professional footballer who played as a striker. Active in England, Wales and the United States, Ingram made over 440 career league appearances, and scored over 270 league goals.-Career:...
and cash.
National team
Falzon earned nine caps with the Canadian national soccer teamCanada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
. He played three times in 1983 and another three gamed in 1984. After two games in 1988, he finished his career with a single game against Belgium in 1989. He scored no goals with the national team.
Coach
Falzon has been involved with the Ontario Soccer AssociationOntario Soccer Association
The Ontario Soccer Association was founded in 1901 and is one of the oldest and largest sport organizations in Canada dedicated to providing an opportunity for Ontarians to achieve their sporting goals through soccer. The OSA provides leadership, consultation and resources to the members within...
, being an assistant coach of the OSA's U-14 boys team. Falzon is also involved as a coach with a girls Select soccer team at the North Mississauga Soccer Club.