Soccer, Athlete, Inducted 2017 |
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At every level, Coquitlam’s Carlo Corazzin was known as a goal scorer. From his pro debut with the Canadian Soccer League’s Winnipeg Fury, through an eight-year stint in England, to his glorious appearances for Canada on the international stage, Corazzin was a striker of the first order.
After one season with the Vancouver 86ers in 1993, where he scored seven times in 24 games, the Cape Horn soccer product began an eight-year stint in the English leagues, playing for Cambridge United, Plymouth Argyle, Northampton Town and Oldham Athletic, including back-to-back 16-goal campaigns.
For Oldham, he counted four goals in one game. He returned home to star with the Vancouver Whitecaps of the USL A-league. Among many highlights, Corazzin was a major contributor to Canada’s victory at the 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup, beating Colombia 2-0 in the final. He led the international tournament with four goals, earning the Golden Boot Award.
Corrazin completed his international career with 11 goals in 59 games, and retired as a Whitecap in 2006. He’s remained an active and popular force in the sport, both in Coquitlam and nationally.