Nigel Henry
Encyclopedia
Nigel Henry is a retired Trinidadian
soccer player.
of the USL First Division
where he and his teammates reached the USL First Division Championship game. In 2002 Henry was transferred to the Montreal Impact
where he played seven games. In the following season, 2003, Henry signed for the Charleston Battery
where he was a solid defender, helping the team capture the USL First Division
Championship
.
In May 2005, Henry signed with the Toronto Lynx
where he was a key contributor in the defence for a struggling team plagued with injuries throughout the season.
To improve his chances of selection for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Henry signed that year for Kiruna FF
of the Swedish Division 1, but was unsuccessful in his bid, and never played a game for the team. After another brief stint back home with the Superstar Rangers
, the Puerto Rico Islanders
announced the signing of Henry and Kevon Villaroel
for the 2008 season
. He later retired at the end of the 2009 season, but came back to the Islanders in the second half of the 2010 season, which he later retired again.
and Guatemala
.
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is an archipelagic state in the southern Caribbean, lying just off the coast of northeastern Venezuela and south of Grenada in the Lesser Antilles...
soccer player.
Club
In 2001 Henry was signed by the Hershey WildcatsHershey Wildcats
Hershey Wildcats were a professional soccer team, based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA, that played in the USL A-League between 1997 and 2001. The team was owned by Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company...
of the USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
where he and his teammates reached the USL First Division Championship game. In 2002 Henry was transferred to the Montreal Impact
Montreal Impact
Montreal Impact was a Canadian professional soccer club based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1992, the team played in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until the 2011 season. The owner Joey Saputo now operates the MLS team Montreal ImpactThe...
where he played seven games. In the following season, 2003, Henry signed for the Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
where he was a solid defender, helping the team capture the USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
Championship
Championship
Championship is a term used in sport to refer to various forms of competition in which the aim is to decide which individual or team is the champion.- Title match system :...
.
In May 2005, Henry signed 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....
where he was a key contributor in the defence for a struggling team plagued with injuries throughout the season.
To improve his chances of selection for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Henry signed that year for Kiruna FF
Kiruna FF
Kiruna FF is a Swedish football club located in Kiruna. The club currently competes in Division 3 Norra Norrland., the fifth tier of the Swedish football league system.-Background:...
of the Swedish Division 1, but was unsuccessful in his bid, and never played a game for the team. After another brief stint back home with the Superstar Rangers
Superstar Rangers
St. Ann's Rangers is a football club in Trinidad and Tobago. They are based in St. Ann and play their home games at Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain.-History:Although St...
, the Puerto Rico Islanders
Puerto Rico Islanders
Puerto Rico Islanders is a Puerto Rican professional football team based in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Founded in 2003, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
announced the signing of Henry and Kevon Villaroel
Kevon Villaroel
Kevon Villaroel is a Trinidadian soccer player who currently plays for the Puerto Rico Islanders of the North American Soccer League.-Youth and Amateur:Villaroel attended Fatima College and St...
for the 2008 season
Puerto Rico Islanders 2008
The 20098 season is the Puerto Rico Islanders 5th season in the USL First Division. This article shows player statistics and all matches that the club had during the 2008 season...
. He later retired at the end of the 2009 season, but came back to the Islanders in the second half of the 2010 season, which he later retired again.
International
In 2005 Henry earned two international caps or selection for the Trinidad and Tobago, having being named in squads against BarbadosBarbados national football team
The Barbados national football team, nicknamed Bajan Pride, is the national association football team of Barbados and is controlled by the Barbados Football Association. It has never qualified for a major international tournament...
and Guatemala
Guatemala national football team
The Guatemala national football team is the association football team representing the country of Guatemala and is controlled by the Federación Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala. Founded in 1919, it affiliated to FIFA in 1946, and it is a member of CONCACAF....
.
Puerto Rico Islanders
- USSF Division 2 Pro League Champions (1): 2010
- Commissioner's CupUSL First DivisionThe United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
Winners (1): 2008United Soccer Leagues 2008The 2008 Season is the 22nd edition of the United Soccer Leagues season.The season kicked off on Friday, April 12 with two First Division games, as the Charleston Battery visited Miami FC and the Montreal Impact visited the Vancouver Whitecaps.-General:...