Simon Fitch

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Simon Fitch
Personal information
Full name Michael Simon Fitch
Date of birth (1999-02-26) February 26, 1999 (age 24)
Place of birth Richmond, Virginia, United States
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Defender, Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Richmond Kickers
Number 4
Youth career
2016–2017 Richmond United
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2017 George Washington Colonials 18 (0)
2018–2021 VCU Rams 63 (5)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2020–2021 Lionsbridge FC 4 (1)
2022– Richmond Kickers 52 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2023

Michael Simon Fitch (born February 26, 1999) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for USL League One club Richmond Kickers.

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Career

Youth, college and amateur

Fitch attended St. Christopher's School, leading the team to the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association State Championship in 2016, serving as team captain for three years, and was a High School Honor Roll member. During 2016 and 2017, he also played club soccer with Richmond United. [1] [2]

In 2017, Fitch went to George Washington University to play college soccer. He made 18 appearances for the Colonials, [3] before transferring to Virginia Commonwealth University in 2018. With the Rams, Fitch went on to make 63 appearances, scoring five goals and tallying four assists. He earned Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team honors in four consecutive seasons. [1]

While at college, Fitch also played in the USL League Two with Lionsbridge FC. The 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but made four appearances and scored a single goal in the 2021 season. [4] [5]

Professional

On February 23, 2022, Fitch signed with USL League One club Richmond Kickers. [2] He made his professional debut on April 25, 2022, appearing as an injury-time substitute during a 2–1 win over Charlotte Independence. [6]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Simon Fitch - 2021 - Men's Soccer". Virginia Commonwealth University.
  2. 1 2 USLLeagueOne com Staff (February 23, 2022). "Local Richmond Youth Product Simon Fitch Signs with Kickers". USL League One.
  3. ↑ "Simon Fitch - Men's Soccer". George Washington University Athletics.
  4. ↑ "Lionsbridge FC | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. ↑ "Lionsbridge FC | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  6. ↑ "Match Center | USLLeagueOne.com". www.uslleagueone.com.
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