Edgar Bartolomeu
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Edgar Jaime Pereira Bartolomeu (born September 14, 1976) is a former Angola
n professional soccer player. Arriving in Canada
as a youth, he has since retired moved back to his native Angola.
Bartolomeu started off playing Futsal in 1992 in Portugal with the Sporting Clube de Portugal youth team. After moving to Canada, he signed a professional contract with the Toronto Lynx
in 1999. From there he played two seasons for the Lynx playing 11 games.
In 2001, he signed with the Buffalo Blizzard
in the now defunct NPSL
. That same year the NPSL ceased operation and several of its remaining teams formed the Major Indoor Soccer League
, but the Blizzard declined to participate and folded at that time. Edgar was then picked on the dispersal draft by the Philadelphia Kixx
for the 2001/2002 Indoor season, being an important part for the team's first ever championship.
In 2002, he played for the Long Island Rough Riders
in the USL Pro Soccer League
, helping them to a championship.
In 2003 Bartolomeu signed on loan for the MetroStars
of Major League Soccer
where he played 18 games in total for the team. The MetroStars recalled him for preseason and paid the Philadelphia Kixx
for his full player rights but ended up releasing him before the 2004 season started, prompting him to return to the Philadelphia Kixx
.
In 2004 Bartolomeu returned to the Lynx this time to be a starting left-back for the team where he played 23 games and scored his first outdoor career goal. The next season he only played 3 games because of a complete Anterior Cruciate Ligament
tear on his left knee what kept him out for eleven months.
In 2006 Bartolomeu helped the Lynx to a team-record undefeated streak at home to 10 games. He also helped the Lynx reach the final of the Open Canada Cup
which they lost 2-0 against Ottawa St. Anthony Italia
.
The 2006/2007 Indoor Season with the Philadelphia Kixx
was his last season as a professional soccer player. Bartolomeu finished his career celebrating his second indoors title.
Angola
Angola, officially the Republic of Angola , is a country in south-central Africa bordered by Namibia on the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the north, and Zambia on the east; its west coast is on the Atlantic Ocean with Luanda as its capital city...
n professional soccer player. Arriving in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
as a youth, he has since retired moved back to his native Angola.
Bartolomeu started off playing Futsal in 1992 in Portugal with the Sporting Clube de Portugal youth team. After moving to Canada, he signed a professional contract with the Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
in 1999. From there he played two seasons for the Lynx playing 11 games.
In 2001, he signed with the Buffalo Blizzard
Buffalo Blizzard
The Buffalo Blizzard was an indoor soccer team based in Buffalo, New York. The team was a member of the now defunct NPSL from 1992 to 2001. From 1992-1996, the team played at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, and they moved to HSBC Arena in 1996 where they played until 2001.The team was originally...
in the now defunct NPSL
NPSL
NPSL may stand for:*National Premier Soccer League - a soccer league considered to be at the 4th level of the American Soccer Pyramid*National Professional Soccer League - a 1960s U.S. outdoor soccer league....
. That same year the NPSL ceased operation and several of its remaining teams formed the Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Indoor Soccer League (2001–2008)
The Major Indoor Soccer League was the top professional indoor soccer league in the USA. The league was a member of both the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA. The MISL had replaced the NPSL which folded in 2001. According to MISL.net, the league has ceased operations as of May 31, 2008...
, but the Blizzard declined to participate and folded at that time. Edgar was then picked on the dispersal draft by the Philadelphia Kixx
Philadelphia KiXX
The Philadelphia KiXX were a professional indoor soccer team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Founded in 1995 as an NPSL expansion franchise, they played in the Major Indoor Soccer League.The team colors were red, black, white, and blue...
for the 2001/2002 Indoor season, being an important part for the team's first ever championship.
In 2002, he played for the Long Island Rough Riders
Long Island Rough Riders
Long Island Rough Riders is an American soccer team based in South Huntington, New York, United States. Founded in 1994, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its...
in the USL Pro Soccer League
USL Second Division
The United Soccer Leagues Second Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, part of the United Soccer Leagues league pyramid...
, helping them to a championship.
In 2003 Bartolomeu signed on loan for the MetroStars
Metrostars
Metrostar may refer to:*New York Red Bulls, formerly called the "MetroStars", a soccer team from New York*Manila Metro Rail Transit System, popularly called "The Metrostar Express", a part of the metropolitan rail system in Manila...
of Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
where he played 18 games in total for the team. The MetroStars recalled him for preseason and paid the Philadelphia Kixx
Philadelphia KiXX
The Philadelphia KiXX were a professional indoor soccer team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Founded in 1995 as an NPSL expansion franchise, they played in the Major Indoor Soccer League.The team colors were red, black, white, and blue...
for his full player rights but ended up releasing him before the 2004 season started, prompting him to return to the Philadelphia Kixx
Philadelphia KiXX
The Philadelphia KiXX were a professional indoor soccer team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Founded in 1995 as an NPSL expansion franchise, they played in the Major Indoor Soccer League.The team colors were red, black, white, and blue...
.
In 2004 Bartolomeu returned to the Lynx this time to be a starting left-back for the team where he played 23 games and scored his first outdoor career goal. The next season he only played 3 games because of a complete Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Anterior cruciate ligament
The anterior cruciate ligament is a cruciate ligament which is one of the four major ligaments of the human knee. In the quadruped stifle , based on its anatomical position, it is referred to as the cranial cruciate ligament.The ACL originates from deep within the notch of the distal femur...
tear on his left knee what kept him out for eleven months.
In 2006 Bartolomeu helped the Lynx to a team-record undefeated streak at home to 10 games. He also helped the Lynx reach the final of the Open Canada Cup
Open Canada Cup
The Open Canada Cup was a Canadian soccer competition, similar in concept to tournaments such as the English FA Cup, the Coppa Italia, and the US Open Cup. The competition was held starting with the CSL's first season in 1998 until 2007....
which they lost 2-0 against Ottawa St. Anthony Italia
Ottawa St. Anthony Italia
The Ottawa St. Anthony Italia is a top amateur soccer club based in Ottawa, Ontario. The club was founded in 1952 as the St. Anthony men's soccer team and played in a local league. In 1959, the team consolidated with another local team known as "Italia" to form Ottawa St. Anthony Italia. In...
.
The 2006/2007 Indoor Season with the Philadelphia Kixx
Philadelphia KiXX
The Philadelphia KiXX were a professional indoor soccer team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Founded in 1995 as an NPSL expansion franchise, they played in the Major Indoor Soccer League.The team colors were red, black, white, and blue...
was his last season as a professional soccer player. Bartolomeu finished his career celebrating his second indoors title.