Alex Pringle (born 8 November 1948) is a Scottish former professional
footballer
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who played as a
defender. Active in Scotland and the United States, Pringle made over 100 appearances in a 10-year career.
Career
Born in
Edinburgh
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, Pringle played professionally in Scotland and the United States for Glasgow United,
Hibernian,
Dundee
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,
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, the
Tampa Bay Rowdies
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, the
Washington Diplomats
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and the
New Jersey Americans
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. While in Tampa he also served as the head coach of the
University of Tampa
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men's soccer team in 1975 and 1976. In two seasons, he compiled a record of 11 wins 15 losses and 1 draw.
References
1948 births
Men's association football fullbacks
Clyde F.C. players
Dundee F.C. players
Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States
Hibernian F.C. players
Living people
North American Soccer League (1968–1984) indoor players
North American Soccer League (1968–1984) players
Scottish expatriate men's footballers
Scottish expatriate sportspeople in the United States
Scottish Football League players
Scottish men's footballers
Footballers from Edinburgh
Tampa Bay Rowdies (1975–1993) players
Washington Diplomats (NASL) players
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