Personal information | |||
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Full name | James Andrew Clarkson [1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 6 March 1972||
Place of birth | Wisbech, England | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
1995 | Manawatu AFC | ||
Managerial career | |||
2017–2018 | Brazos Valley Cavalry | ||
2019–2022 | Houston Dash | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
James Andrew Clarkson (born 6 March 1972) is an English-American football coach and former player who was most recently the head coach of Houston Dash in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). [2]
He previously served as academy director for Houston Dynamo as well as head coach of Dynamo PDL affiliate Brazos Valley Cavalry FC. [3] On 11 December 2018, Clarkson was announced as the head coach of the Houston Dash. [2]
On 26 April 2022, Clarkson was suspended by the NWSL pending the completion of an investigation into abuse by multiple league personnel. [4] On 9 January 2023, the NWSL announced that his return to the league was conditioned on the completion of anti-harassment training. [5]
Clarkson lives in Houston with his wife, Lizz, and two sons, Jack and William. He obtained American citizenship on 3 May 2013. [2]