Charmaine Hooper (born January 15, 1968 in Georgetown, Guyana) is a former striker for the Canadian women's national soccer team.
[edit] Career
A former star at North Carolina State University, she played for the *Fort Worth FC of the Women's Premier Soccer League in 2008. In 2006 she played for the New Jersey Wildcats in the American W-League. Her previous clubs include the WUSA's Atlanta Beat, the Chicago Cobras, and the Rockford Dactyls; she has also played for club teams in Norway, Italy and Japan.
[edit] International career
Hooper made 129 appearances and scored 71 goals for Canada, at one time both national records. Her international debut came on July 7, 1986 against the United States. She represented Canada at three FIFA Women's World Cups (Sweden 1995, USA 1999 and USA 2003).
She became the only Canadian player in W.U.S.A. history to score in the Founders Cup III. Was named the Atlanta Beat MVP and was inducted into the United Soccer League's Hall of Fame in 2002.
Hooper played professionally in Norway, Italy, Japan, U.S.A., and Canada. During her College years she earned numerous state and NCAA records.
Hooper last played for the Canadian National Team in 2006. She will always be remembered as one of Canada's best female or male soccer players ever. [1]
She will be inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame in June 2012. [2]
[edit] Personal
She is the sister of Lyndon Hooper also a former Canadian footballer. She is from Nepean, Ontario. She is married to William Codd, a University soccer coach.
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Association football player |
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January 15, 1968 |
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