Tristan Murray
Encyclopedia
Tristan Murray is a Canadian
soccer player who currently plays for the Italia Shooters
in the Canadian Soccer League
.
and a bronze-medal finish at the national club championship in 2001. Attended St. Marguerite d'Youville Catholic Secondary School in Brampton, where he captained the team to a third-place finish in OFSSAA in 2004 and was named Athlete of the Year.
In 2004, Murray received a scholarship to James Madison University
. In his first season he made his Canada U-20
debut against United States U-20
which resulted in a 1-0 victory for the US. He was named JMU Rookie of the Year and also named to Conference All-Rookie Team.
In his final year with Dukes he was named co-captain and was named to NSCAA Scholar All-East Region Team.
On May 9, 2007, Murray signed with the Toronto Lynx
. His signing was announced in a press conference announcing the 2007 roster. He made his debut on May 25 in 2-2 draw between the Chicago Fire Premier
. The Lynx finished the season with a 6-6-4 record, which placed the team in fourth place in the Great Lakes Division, and only missed a playoff berth by six points.
for the 2008 CSL season. On September 21, he scored his first goal for the club against TFC Academy
in 4-1 victory which clinched the International Division title for the Shooters. In the playoff run he contributed with a victory over the Brampton Lions
in the quarterfinals. But unfortunately the Shooters were defeated by eventual champions Serbian White Eagles
in the semi-final match.
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...
soccer player who currently plays for the Italia Shooters
Italia Shooters
York Region Shooters are a Canadian soccer team, founded in 1998. The team is a member of the Canadian Soccer League, the third tier of soccer in the Canadian soccer pyramid and the largest domestic pro league in Canada....
in the Canadian Soccer League
Canadian Soccer League (current)
The Canadian Soccer League is the top soccer league in Canada and is controlled by the Canadian Soccer Association. It was formerly known as the Canadian Professional Soccer League , and was officially re-branded on May 17, 2006...
.
Youth soccer
Murray began playing youth soccer with CS Azzurri and Brampton Thistle. He captained his Brampton club team to the Ontario CupOntario Cup
The Ontario Cup is a soccer tournament for clubs based in the province of Ontario in Canada. It began play in 1901 under the Canadian Football Association, now known as the Ontario Soccer Association.-History:...
and a bronze-medal finish at the national club championship in 2001. Attended St. Marguerite d'Youville Catholic Secondary School in Brampton, where he captained the team to a third-place finish in OFSSAA in 2004 and was named Athlete of the Year.
In 2004, Murray received a scholarship to James Madison University
James Madison University
James Madison University is a public coeducational research university located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, U.S. Founded in 1908 as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg, the university has undergone four name changes before settling with James Madison University...
. In his first season he made his Canada U-20
Canada U-20 men's national soccer team
Canada U-20 men's national soccer team, also known as Canada Under-20s or Canada U-20s, is the youth club for national soccer in Canada. It plays a large role in the development of Canadian soccer, and is considered to be the feeder team for the Canada men's national soccer team...
debut against United States U-20
United States U-20 men's national soccer team
The United States U-20 men's national soccer team is the national under-20 soccer team of the United States of America and is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. The highest level of competition in which the team competes is the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which is held every two years.The...
which resulted in a 1-0 victory for the US. He was named JMU Rookie of the Year and also named to Conference All-Rookie Team.
In his final year with Dukes he was named co-captain and was named to NSCAA Scholar All-East Region Team.
On May 9, 2007, Murray 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....
. His signing was announced in a press conference announcing the 2007 roster. He made his debut on May 25 in 2-2 draw between the Chicago Fire Premier
Chicago Fire Premier
Chicago Fire Premier is an American soccer team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 2001, 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.The team plays its home games at...
. The Lynx finished the season with a 6-6-4 record, which placed the team in fourth place in the Great Lakes Division, and only missed a playoff berth by six points.
Professionel career
Murray signed with Italia ShootersItalia Shooters
York Region Shooters are a Canadian soccer team, founded in 1998. The team is a member of the Canadian Soccer League, the third tier of soccer in the Canadian soccer pyramid and the largest domestic pro league in Canada....
for the 2008 CSL season. On September 21, he scored his first goal for the club against TFC Academy
TFC Academy
TFC Academy are the youth academy of Canadian MLS club Toronto FC which was founded in 2008. The academy competes in the Canadian Soccer League, the highest professional soccer league operating entirely within Canada...
in 4-1 victory which clinched the International Division title for the Shooters. In the playoff run he contributed with a victory over the Brampton Lions
Brampton Lions
Brampton City United FC are a Canadian soccer team, founded in 2002. The team is a member of the Canadian Soccer League, the third tier of competition in the Canadian soccer pyramid and the largest domestic pro league in Canada...
in the quarterfinals. But unfortunately the Shooters were defeated by eventual champions Serbian White Eagles
Serbian White Eagles
Serbian White Eagles Football Club is a Canadian soccer team. The team is a member of the Canadian Soccer League....
in the semi-final match.