Simon Elliott subsequently played college soccer at Stanford University, where he scored 13 goals and made 12 assists.
18 Facts About Simon Elliott
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Simon Elliott began his professional career with A-League team Boston Bulldogs in 1999, playing three games, before joining Major League Soccer club Los Angeles Galaxy in May 1999.
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Simon Elliott was voted Most Valuable Player in 2000 after scoring five goals and making five assists, and helped the club to win the CONCACAF Champions' Cup in 2000, the US Open Cup in 2001 and the MLS Cup in 2002.
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Simon Elliott made 122 appearances for Galaxy in five seasons, scoring ten goals.
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In 2001, Simon Elliott trained for two months with Manchester United in England, but eventually returned to the United States.
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Simon Elliott was traded in January 2004 to the Columbus Crew in exchange for a first round pick in the 2005 MLS SuperDraft.
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Simon Elliott played every game in the 2005 season but was unable to help the Crew to the MLS Cup Playoffs as they finished bottom of the Eastern Conference.
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Simon Elliott caught the eye of Chris Coleman, manager of Premier League club Fulham, during a pre-season friendly game in July 2005 and joined Fulham in training after the end of the MLS season.
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Simon Elliott returned to Major League Soccer in 2009, signing with the San Jose Earthquakes.
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Simon Elliott was waived from San Jose prior to the 2010 season opener.
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In November 2010, Simon Elliott signed for hometown professional A-League club Wellington Phoenix as an Injury Replacement Player for Oscar Roberto Cornejo.
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In February 2011, Simon Elliott went on trial with Chivas USA in the MLS and signed with the club on 9 February 2011.
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Simon Elliott was not selected in the draft and became a free agent.
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Simon Elliott served as head scout during the 2012 season but was not retained for a second year.
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In February 2018, Simon Elliott was hired as head coach for the Sacramento Republic FC.
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Simon Elliott appeared in qualifying matches for the 2002 FIFA World Cup and in the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup in France.
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Simon Elliott was included in the New Zealand U-23 squad for their first appearance at the Olympic Games as one of three over age players, alongside Ryan Nelsen and Chris Killen He was named as part of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup New Zealand squad to travel to South Africa.
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On 10 May 2010, Simon Elliott was named in New Zealand's final 23-man squad to compete at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, despite not being under contract at any club.