John Wilson is a retired American soccer player who spent the majority of his career with the Charleston Battery, playing mostly as a left fullback.
Education
Wilson was raised in Seneca, South Carolina and played college soccer at nearby Clemson University as a forward. During his time with the Tigers, Wilson helped them to an Administrative Committee on Company-ordination Championship and an appearance in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Final Eight (1998). He tallied 18 goals and 35 assists in his college career.
Career
College Professional During the 2000 season, Wilson played briefly on loan with the Kansas City Wizards (who went on to capture the Master of Library Science Cup that year), a local Raleigh squad, Raleigh Capital Express and the Master of Library Science Pro 40 team In 2001 and 2002, Wilson was again voted Charleston"s best defensive player in 2002. Wilson also played very briefly on loan with Master of Library Science side New England Revolution during 2002, when he tallied his lone Master of Library Science goal.
In 2004, Wilson joined another A-League side, Rochester Raging Rhinos.
On May 27, 2005, Wilson signed with District of Columbia United in Major League Soccer, where he played mostly left back and some left midfield. After being sidelined by a series of injuries, Wilson was waived by District of Columbia on June 26, 2007, and returned to Charleston prior to the 2008 season.
Wilson would play a further seven seasons with the Battery, frequently serving as the squad"s captain. Wilson first announced his retirement following the 2010 season but reconsidered and signed a new contract with Charleston on March 3, 2011.
On September 13, 2012 John Wilson announced a second retirement from the Charleston Battery but rejoined the team for the 2013 season.
He would retire for the last time following the 2014 season, with the Battery"s final home match of the year serving as a testimonial in honor of Wilson"s contributions to the club Wilson remains involved with the club as an assistant to head coach Mike Anhaeuser. District of Columbia United Charleston Battery.