Marquis White
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Marquis White was a U.S. soccer forward
who spent time playing in both the Netherlands, Bolivia and the United States. He played two seasons in Major League Soccer
, two in the USISL and one in the USL A-League. He currently teaches high school and is the Technical Director of the Diablo F.C. youth club.
, attending Terra Linda High School
. He then attended the University of San Francisco
, playing on the men’s soccer team from 1986 to 1990. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sports administration.
Club Destroyers
. In February 1996, the New England Revolution
picked White in the fourth round (35th overall) of the 1996 MLS Inaugural Player Draft
. He was hampered by injuries during the preseason and the Revs released him on April 15, 1996. White returned to the San Francisco area where he signed with San Francisco Bay Seals
of USISL, but he was forced to sit out most of the 1996 season due to the injuries. In 1997, he spent two seasons with the Seals which included the team’s run to the semifinals of the 1997 U.S. Open Cup
where the team fell to D.C. United
, despite a second half goal from White. In March 1998, the Colorado Rapids
selected White in the first round (4th overall) of the 1998 MLS Supplemental Draft
. He played forty-two games over the next two seasons, but spent some of 1997 on loan to the Seals. On November 25, 1999, the Rapids waived White. In 2000, he returned to the Seals, now playing in the USL A-League. The Seals folded at the end of the season and White retired from playing professionally to devote himself to his coaching career. However, he continued to play on a semi-professional basis with the San Francisco Glens
of the San Francisco Soccer Football League Major League in 2001 and 2002. In 2003, he moved to San Francisco Italian A.C.
junior varsity team in 1997. He then coached the De La Salle High School
varsity team from 2000 to 2002. That year, he entered St.Mary’s College
where he gained his teaching credentials. While studying for his degree, he also served as an assistant coach with the men’s soccer team. He is currently the Diablo FC Technical Director and a teacher at Heritage High School.
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
who spent time playing in both the Netherlands, Bolivia and the United States. He played two seasons in 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...
, two in the USISL and one in the USL A-League. He currently teaches high school and is the Technical Director of the Diablo F.C. youth club.
Youth
White grew up in Marin County, CaliforniaMarin County, California
Marin County is a county located in the North San Francisco Bay Area of the U.S. state of California, across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. As of 2010, the population was 252,409. The county seat is San Rafael and the largest employer is the county government. Marin County is well...
, attending Terra Linda High School
Terra Linda High School
Terra Linda High School is a public secondary school located in Terra Linda, San Rafael, California, United States...
. He then attended the University of San Francisco
University of San Francisco
The University of San Francisco , is a private, Jesuit/Catholic university located in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1855, USF was established as the first university in San Francisco. It is the second oldest institution for higher learning in California and the tenth-oldest university of...
, playing on the men’s soccer team from 1986 to 1990. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sports administration.
Player
In 1992, White moved to the Netherlands where he played for the amateur SV Hatert. In 1993, he trained with NEC Nijmegen. In 1994, he moved to Bolivia and trained with the Tahuichi Academy. In 1995, he spent one season with the Bolivian First DivisionLiga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano
-List of champions:*Torneo adecuacion was celebrate to adequate seasons to European style -Titles by team :-List of all-time topscorers:...
Club Destroyers
Club Destroyers
Club Destroyers is a football club from Santa Cruz, Bolivia currently playing in both the Nacional B second division and in Santa Cruz Primera A, one of the third division regional leagues....
. In February 1996, the New England Revolution
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
picked White in the fourth round (35th overall) of the 1996 MLS Inaugural Player Draft
1996 MLS Inaugural Player Draft
The MLS Inaugural Player Draft, held before Major League Soccer's initial 1996 season, distributed players who had already graduated from college to the league's ten inaugural teams. The draft occurred on February 6 and 7, 1996...
. He was hampered by injuries during the preseason and the Revs released him on April 15, 1996. White returned to the San Francisco area where he signed with San Francisco Bay Seals
San Francisco Bay Seals
San Francisco Seals was an American soccer team based in San Francisco, California, United States. Founded in 1992, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2008, when the franchise left the league.The team played its home games...
of USISL, but he was forced to sit out most of the 1996 season due to the injuries. In 1997, he spent two seasons with the Seals which included the team’s run to the semifinals of the 1997 U.S. Open Cup
1997 U.S. Open Cup
-Semifinals:-----Final:-Top scorers:-See also:* United States Soccer Federation* Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup* Major League Soccer* United Soccer Leagues* USASA* National Premier Soccer League...
where the team fell to D.C. United
D.C. United
D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the...
, despite a second half goal from White. In March 1998, the Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...
selected White in the first round (4th overall) of the 1998 MLS Supplemental Draft
1998 MLS Supplemental Draft
The three-round 1998 Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft was held on February 1, 1998 at the Airport Hilton in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.-Format:Major League Soccer held a professional player combine in Fort Lauderdale the last week of January 1998. On Saturday, January 31, 1998, the league held...
. He played forty-two games over the next two seasons, but spent some of 1997 on loan to the Seals. On November 25, 1999, the Rapids waived White. In 2000, he returned to the Seals, now playing in the USL A-League. The Seals folded at the end of the season and White retired from playing professionally to devote himself to his coaching career. However, he continued to play on a semi-professional basis with the San Francisco Glens
San Francisco Glens
San Francisco Glens is an American soccer team founded in 1961. The team is a member of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, and will make their debut in the Northwest Division in 2008, playing a short season of "exhibition games" prior to a planned...
of the San Francisco Soccer Football League Major League in 2001 and 2002. In 2003, he moved to San Francisco Italian A.C.
Coach
White has held numerous coaching positions beginning with the San Ramon Valley High SchoolSan Ramon Valley High School
San Ramon Valley High School is a four-year public high school located in the East Bay neighborhood of Danville, California, USA. San Ramon Valley High School is one of the schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. It is a National Blue Ribbon school from the Blue Ribbon Schools...
junior varsity team in 1997. He then coached the De La Salle High School
De La Salle High School (Concord, California)
De La Salle High School is a Roman Catholic Private school for boys in Concord, California, United States. Located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland, the school was founded in 1965 as a Lasallian institution. De La Salle currently enrolls just over 1,000 students, and roughly 99% of each...
varsity team from 2000 to 2002. That year, he entered St.Mary’s College
Saint Mary's College of California
Saint Mary's College of California is a private, coeducational college located in Moraga, California, United States, a small suburban community about east of Oakland and 20 miles east of San Francisco. It has a 420-acre campus in the Moraga hills. It is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church...
where he gained his teaching credentials. While studying for his degree, he also served as an assistant coach with the men’s soccer team. He is currently the Diablo FC Technical Director and a teacher at Heritage High School.