Craig Reynolds (born August 11, 1953) is a retired American

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defender who played professionally in the

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and Major Indoor Soccer League. Most recently Reynolds served as an associate Head Coach with the

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men's soccer from 2011 to 2018. He also served as an assistant coach with the Chicago Fire from 2004 to 2007. He had three children - Lauren (1988) Taylor (1992) and Aidan (1994).

Player

Reynolds began his collegiate career at

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. He then transferred

SUNY Brockport State University of New York Brockport (also known as SUNY Brockport or Brockport State, and previously The College at Brockport) is a public university in Brockport, New York. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY). History ...

where he played on the 1975

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team. He graduated in 1975 with a bachelor's degree in physical education. In 1976, Reynolds signed with the

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of the

. He played with the Lancers through the 1980 season when the team folded. During his years with the Lancers, Reynolds also played indoor soccer during the winter season. In 1978, he became a member of the

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of the Major Indoor Soccer League. The Arrows drew most of its players from the Lancers and were the first champions of M.I.S.L. beating the Philadelphia Fever in the Final in April, 1979. He then moved to the

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for the 1979-1980 MISL season, the Chicago Horizon for the 1980-1981 MISL season and the New Jersey Rockets for the 1981-1982 MISL season. In 1981, he also played for the

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in the American Soccer League.

Coach

In 1985, Reynolds became an assistant coach with the

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. In 1988, he moved to Christopher Newport University where he was head coach of the men's soccer and tennis teams. During eight seasons, he compiled a 69-66-13 record. On January 26, 1996, Reynolds became an assistant coach with the

. In September 2002, he was named the AFLAC Assistant Soccer Coach of the Year. In 2004, he was hired as an assistant coach by the Chicago Fire of

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. On April 5, 2011,

hired Reynolds as an assistant coach with the men's soccer team.

References

External links

NASL/MISL stats

Virginia Cavaliers coaching bio

Chicago Fire coaching bio
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