Mike Gosselin
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Mike “Goose” Gosselin is a former U.S. soccer defender
who earned one cap with the U.S. national team
in 1992. He played professionally in the National Professional Soccer League and USISL.
where he was the school's goalkeeper his sophomore year. Thomas Jefferson won the State Champion that year. He then transferred back to Kentwood High School
his junior year where he was moved to forward and led the team in scoring as it finished fourth in the state tournament. After graduating from high school in 1987, he entered the University of South Carolina
where he played on the men’s soccer team from 1987 to 1990. This led to yet another position change, this time to defender. Was selected to the Soccer America all Freshman Team in 1987. NCAA Post Season Tournament 1987-1990. NCAA Final Four 1988.
of the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL) drafted Gosselin and he signed with the team on October 15, 1991. In March 1992, he strained his knee and lost several games, but was still selected to the All Rookie First Team. On September 13, 1992, the Buffalo Blizzard
selected Gosselin with the first selection in the NPSL Expansion Draft. However, Canton purchased his contract from the Blizzard in October but he did not join the team as he was finishing his degree at South Carolina. In January 1992, multiple injuries to the Invaders back line led the team to sign Gosselin for two games. In February, Gosselin signed with the Columbia Spirit of the USISL in 1993. In 1994, he moved to the Greensboro Dynamo, winning the USISL championship that season. Gosselin was selected as the USISL Championship MVP and the All Star Team. He remained with the Dynamo through the 1996 season. In October 1994, he signed with the Dayton Dynamo
for the 1994-1995 NPSL season. In the fall of 1995, he signed with the Cincinnati Silverbacks
. He played two games then was traded to the Buffalo Blizzard
in exchange for Matt Kmosko
on November 9, 1995. In 1998, he played with the Raleigh Flyers.
in a 2-0 win over Canada
on September 3, 1992. He came on for John DeBrito
in the 78th minute.
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
who earned one cap with the U.S. national team
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
in 1992. He played professionally in the National Professional Soccer League and USISL.
Youth
Gosselin grew up in the Pacific Northwest. He was goalkeeper for Kentwood High School (Kent, Washington) as a freshman. He then attended Jefferson High SchoolThomas Jefferson High School (Federal Way, Washington)
Thomas Jefferson High School is located in Auburn, Washington. It is the largest enrolled High School in the district and one of the largest in the State of Washington. The school is a member of the Coalition of Essential Schools, which means that the staff has adopted ten principles that are...
where he was the school's goalkeeper his sophomore year. Thomas Jefferson won the State Champion that year. He then transferred back to Kentwood High School
Kentwood High School (Washington)
Kentwood High School is a high school in Covington, Washington. Kentwood is one of four high schools in the Kent School District. It serves students in grades nine through twelve who live in mainly in the east central region of the district...
his junior year where he was moved to forward and led the team in scoring as it finished fourth in the state tournament. After graduating from high school in 1987, he entered the University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina is a public, co-educational research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, with 7 surrounding satellite campuses. Its historic campus covers over in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House...
where he played on the men’s soccer team from 1987 to 1990. This led to yet another position change, this time to defender. Was selected to the Soccer America all Freshman Team in 1987. NCAA Post Season Tournament 1987-1990. NCAA Final Four 1988.
Professional
In 1991, the Canton InvadersCanton Invaders
The Canton Invaders was an indoor soccer club based in Canton, Ohio that competed in the National Professional Soccer League.After the 1995/96 season, the team became the Columbus Invaders.- Canton Invaders :...
of the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL) drafted Gosselin and he signed with the team on October 15, 1991. In March 1992, he strained his knee and lost several games, but was still selected to the All Rookie First Team. On September 13, 1992, 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...
selected Gosselin with the first selection in the NPSL Expansion Draft. However, Canton purchased his contract from the Blizzard in October but he did not join the team as he was finishing his degree at South Carolina. In January 1992, multiple injuries to the Invaders back line led the team to sign Gosselin for two games. In February, Gosselin signed with the Columbia Spirit of the USISL in 1993. In 1994, he moved to the Greensboro Dynamo, winning the USISL championship that season. Gosselin was selected as the USISL Championship MVP and the All Star Team. He remained with the Dynamo through the 1996 season. In October 1994, he signed with the Dayton Dynamo
Dayton Dynamo
The Dayton Dynamo was a professional indoor soccer team from Dayton, Ohio. The team played in the American Indoor Soccer Association ....
for the 1994-1995 NPSL season. In the fall of 1995, he signed with the Cincinnati Silverbacks
Cincinnati Silverbacks
The Cincinnati Silverbacks was an indoor soccer club based in Cincinnati, Ohio that competed in the National Professional Soccer League. They performed under the leadership of All-Star goalkeeper, Carlos Pena. Other star players included Gino DiFlorio , Franklin McIntosh, and Dennis Brose...
. He played two games then was traded to 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 exchange for Matt Kmosko
Matt Kmosko
Matthew W. Kmosko is a former U.S. soccer defender who played three and a half season in Major League Soccer. He also earned three caps with the U.S. national team in 1992.-High school and college:...
on November 9, 1995. In 1998, he played with the Raleigh Flyers.
National team
Gosselin played on the US National U-21 Team 1989-1992 traveling to South Korea for the President Cup in 1989 & 1991 and France for the Toulon International Tournament representing the United States. In 1991, Gosselin played for the U.S. soccer team at the World University Games in Sheffield England. He earned his lone cap with the U.S. national teamUnited States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
in a 2-0 win over Canada
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...
on September 3, 1992. He came on for John DeBrito
John DeBrito
John DeBrito is a former U.S.-Cape Verde soccer player. He was an All American at Southern Connecticut State University, spent at least one season playing indoor soccer, then played eight seasons outdoor, including six season in Major League Soccer. He earned six caps with the U.S...
in the 78th minute.