Geordie
Lyall Signs With WALSALL FC
Former
Bays player Geordie Lyall has signed a contract with
WALSALL FC (the SADDLERS) of the England's Football
league (Coca-Cola League-Table 2). The Saddlers are currently in 1st place and are well-placed
to move up to Table 1. From there could eventually move
into the Champion's league and then the EPL.
Geordie played with Bays United all through his youth soccer career. Out
of High School from GNS, he went to Uvic and played for 5 years with
Bruce Wilson, earning All-Canadian Honors. When Uvic was over around
Christmas, he would sign with our Div 1s (Blues) for the remainder of
the season. After graduating from Uvic, Geordie signed
with the then Vancouver 86ers Reserve team and played with them for 2
years. He got called up with the Caps during his second season and has
played 7 years with them now, earning Defender of the Year honors with
the Whitecaps and A-League 1st team All Star Honors, while
helping the Whitecaps win their 1st USL Division Championship in their
14th season.
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