Andy Williams (soccer)

Andy Williams (born September 23, 1977 in Toronto, Canada) is a Jamaican soccer player, who currently plays attacking midfielder for the Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer.

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September 23 - 1977 - Toronto - Canada - Jamaican - Soccer - Midfielder - Real Salt Lake - Major League Soccer

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Before joining MLS, Williams was a star in college for the University of Rhode Island where he is currently the team's all-time leading scorer, with 52 goals and 45 assists.

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College - University of Rhode Island

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Williams joined MLS in 1998 with the Columbus Crew, with whom he would play for two seasons. In 2000, he moved to the Miami Fusion, but would only remain there one year before going to the New England Revolution. Williams played in 2001 and beginning of 2002 with New England, before moving to the MetroStars in a six-player deal in the middle of the 2002 season. He only lasted half a season with the Metros, soon traded again, to the Chicago Fire, with whom he has played for two years. Andy became the second player in Real Salt Lake history when he was their first selection in the 2004 MLS Expansion Draft. In seven years in the league, Williams scored 16 goals and added 57 assists. It has been said that his selfishness has been a reason for the constant switching of teams.

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Columbus Crew - Miami Fusion - New England Revolution - MetroStars - Chicago Fire - 2004 MLS Expansion Draft

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Despite being something of a journeyman in Major League Soccer, Williams has been a stalwart for the Jamaica national team. He has 66 caps with the team and eight goals, and is the focal point of their offense, running the team from the central midfield. Williams played for his country in the {{Wc|1998}}.

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