Robert "Bobby" McAllister (born May 8, 1963 in

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) is an American soccer player.

Career

Professional

McAllister is recognized in the WSYSA "Best Soccer Ever" History Book in 2012 for his achievements in professional leagues, along with other Washington State Youth players that achieved professional leagues or Nation Team Player pools status. He played for the reserve team of the

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of the North American Soccer League in 1983, and played with the Yakima Reds in the USL for 5 seasons, 1996-2000.

Youth and College

McAllister graduated from

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where he was an All King County soccer player in 1981. He then played soccer on scholarship at

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where he was the team captain when it went to the 1981 and 1982

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state championships. He also was a two-time NWAACC all-star.

Personal

McAllister has taken his coaching career to the college ranks as an assistant at

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in 2001, after two years he left to focus on youth development through the Selah Parks and recreation programs, and started Selah F.C. before becoming a coach with the Yakima Reds USISL. McAllister has served as Technical Director of Player Development and Coaching Education Director for Yakima Youth Soccer Association / Crossfire Yakima, and is the Director of his own Soccer Academy. McAllister is also a regional scout for alliance partnership parent club Crossfire Premier in the Eastern WA region.Official Website of United Soccer League
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References

External links

Sozo Sports

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