1. Denis Hamlett was born on January 9,1969 and is a Costa Rican-American former professional soccer player.
18 Facts About Denis Hamlett
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Denis Hamlett is currently the sporting director MLS Next Pro club Connecticut United FC.
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Denis Hamlett has been a member of coaching staffs with Chicago Fire, Vancouver Whitecaps, Montreal Impact and New York Red Bulls, including a two-season stint as head coach in Chicago.
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In 1987 Denis Hamlett began playing college soccer for UNC Wilmington, before transferring to George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia after his freshman season.
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Denis Hamlett earned All-Colonial Athletic Association and All-Region accolades during his three seasons of play at George Mason.
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Denis Hamlett graduated in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in public administration and was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame in 2006.
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Denis Hamlett began his professional career on June 10,1992, when he signed with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers of American Professional Soccer League.
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Denis Hamlett spent the 1992 and 1993 summers playing outdoor soccer with the Strikers.
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In 1996, Denis Hamlett was drafted by the Colorado Rapids in the second round, 12th overall in Major League Soccer's inaugural draft.
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Denis Hamlett's playing career ended in 1997 when he suffered a stroke caused by a blood protein deficiency.
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In 1998, Denis Hamlett joined the coaching staff of the Chicago Fire.
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Denis Hamlett served as an assistant coach during the US Project-40 squad's visit to Portugal, and continued his coaching duties with the Fire, becoming the senior assistant coach in 2001.
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When Osorio resigned take on the head coach job at the New York Red Bulls, Denis Hamlett was hired as the head coach.
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Denis Hamlett took up the post of interim coach of the men's soccer team at the Illinois Institute of Technology for the 2010 season, leading them to a conference title and playoff final appearance.
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On January 8,2011, it was announced that Denis Hamlett had joined Vancouver Whitecaps FC in an assistant coaching role.
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On January 7,2012, the Montreal Impact announced that Denis Hamlett was hired as an assistant to manager Jesse Marsch.
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Denis Hamlett again joined Marsch's staff with the New York Red Bulls beginning the 2015 season.
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Denis Hamlett was appointed first-ever sporting director MLS Next Pro club Connecticut United in January 2025.