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 One of the top goal
scorers in NASL history, Paul originally cam to the NASL in 1972
from Aston Villa (English Football Club), on loan to Atlanta Chiefs.
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Personal Information |
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Class of 2003 |
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Born:
December 8, 1952 - Birmingham, England |
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Position:
Forward |
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Int'l
Caps: 2 |
Int'l
Goals: 0 |
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Born in Birmingham, England, Child never played in a Football League
game for Aston Villa, but made a name for himself in ten seasons with
five different NASL clubs, three of them in Atlanta. Child also
managed to play two internationals for the United States (against
Canada and Poland in 1973). Child, at that time playing in the Aston
Villa reserve team, made his NASL debut May 6, 1972 against Montreal
in Atlanta and went on to score eight goals in his first season, three
of them in one game against Dallas. The following year, ownership of
the Atlanta franchise changed hands and the team became known as the
Apollos. In 1974, Child was traded and began his first of six seasons
with the San Jose Earthquakes. It was on Memphis Rogues in 1980,
but when the Memphis franchise was moved to Calgary for the 1981
season, Atlanta once again his playing rights. In his ten seasons in
the NASL, Child scored 102 goals in 241 game was named in the League's
First All-Star Team in 1972 and 1974. When his playing career ended
coached the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the A-League.
Where Are They Now:
Born in Birmingham, England, Paul, one of the leading goal
scorers in North American Soccer League (NASL) history, has lived in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for over 25 years.
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