Mike Britton
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Mike Britton is a retired American soccer player who spent most of his career in indoor leagues. He is an assistant to his wife Tracey Britton who coaches the Monroe Community College
women's soccer team.
In 1993, Britton graduated from East High School
in Rochester, New York
. He attended the Syracuse University
where he played on the men's soccer team from 1988 to 1991.
On September 14, 1992, the expansion Buffalo Blizzard
chose Britton in the third round of the National Professional Soccer League Draft. He played three seasons with the Blizzard, becoming a regular on the back line. In June 1995, the Tampa Bay Terror
selected Britton in the NPSL Expansion Draft, then traded him to the Wichita Wings
in exchange for John Garvey
. Britton refused to sign with the Wings who then sent his rights back to the Blizzard in September 1995 in exchange for cash. Britton sat out most of the season, signing with the Blizzard in January 1996 and playing ten games. In June 1996, Britton joined the Houston Hotshots
of the Continental Indoor Soccer League
which went to the league final before falling to the Monterrey La Raza. On February 2, 1997, the Colorado Rapids
selected Britton in the third round (twenty-third overall) of the 1997 MLS Supplemental Draft
. When the Rapids released him, he rejoined the Hotshots for the 1997 season. In 1998, he played for the Rochester Rhinos of the USISL. In 1999, he returned to the Hotshots, now playing in the World Indoor Soccer League
. When the WISL season ended, Britton rejoined the Blizzard in December 1999. He retired from playing professionally at the end of the season.
Britton is now a teacher at Monroe Community College
where he assists his wife Tracey Britton who is the head coach of the women's soccer team.
Monroe Community College
Monroe Community College is a two-year college of the State University of New York, located in Monroe County, New York. The college has two campuses, one in the town of Brighton and another, the Damon City Campus, in the City of Rochester...
women's soccer team.
In 1993, Britton graduated from East High School
East High School (Rochester, New York)
East High School is a public high school serving the seventh through twelfth grade in Rochester, NY and is part of the Rochester City School District The Principal is Mr. Anibal Soler.-History:...
in Rochester, New York
Rochester, New York
Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...
. He attended the Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
where he played on the men's soccer team from 1988 to 1991.
On September 14, 1992, the expansion 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...
chose Britton in the third round of the National Professional Soccer League Draft. He played three seasons with the Blizzard, becoming a regular on the back line. In June 1995, the Tampa Bay Terror
Tampa Bay Terror
The Tampa Bay Terror were an indoor soccer team based in Tampa Bay, Florida that competed in the defunct National Professional Soccer League . The team existed for two seasons before folding: 1995-1996 and 1996-1997. The team's home games were held at the Bayfront Center. The two season that the...
selected Britton in the NPSL Expansion Draft, then traded him to the Wichita Wings
Wichita Wings
This article is about the original team. For the current team, see Wichita Wings .The Wichita Wings were a professional indoor soccer franchise based in Wichita, Kansas. The Wings were admitted to the Major Indoor Soccer League as an expansion team on August 21, 1979...
in exchange for John Garvey
John Garvey (soccer)
John Garvey is a retired American soccer player.-College:Garvey played college soccer at the University of Maryland from 1987 to 1990.-Professional:...
. Britton refused to sign with the Wings who then sent his rights back to the Blizzard in September 1995 in exchange for cash. Britton sat out most of the season, signing with the Blizzard in January 1996 and playing ten games. In June 1996, Britton joined the Houston Hotshots
Houston Hotshots
The Houston Hotshots were a professional indoor soccer team in Houston, Texas. They played in the Continental Indoor Soccer League from 1994 to 1997, and moved to the World Indoor Soccer League in 1999 after the CISL folded...
of the Continental Indoor Soccer League
Continental Indoor Soccer League
The Continental Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that played from 1993 to 1997.-History:When the Major Soccer League folded in the summer of 1992, two of its former teams joined a group of hockey and basketball arena owners led by Ron Weinstein who wanted to create a league to...
which went to the league final before falling to the Monterrey La Raza. On February 2, 1997, 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 Britton in the third round (twenty-third overall) of the 1997 MLS Supplemental Draft
1997 MLS Supplemental Draft
The 1997 Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft was held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on February 2, 1997.-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:-External links:*...
. When the Rapids released him, he rejoined the Hotshots for the 1997 season. In 1998, he played for the Rochester Rhinos of the USISL. In 1999, he returned to the Hotshots, now playing in the World Indoor Soccer League
World Indoor Soccer League
The World Indoor Soccer League was a United States based indoor soccer league that existed from 1998 to 2001 and consisted of nine teams.-History:...
. When the WISL season ended, Britton rejoined the Blizzard in December 1999. He retired from playing professionally at the end of the season.
Britton is now a teacher at Monroe Community College
Monroe Community College
Monroe Community College is a two-year college of the State University of New York, located in Monroe County, New York. The college has two campuses, one in the town of Brighton and another, the Damon City Campus, in the City of Rochester...
where he assists his wife Tracey Britton who is the head coach of the women's soccer team.