Shalrie Joseph
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Shalrie Jamal Joseph (born May 24, 1978) is a Grenadian former professional footballer and coach.
Youth and college careerEdit
Joseph moved to Brooklyn, New York with his family as a teenager. He played college soccer at Bryant & Stratton College<ref name=APC>2006 Bryant & Stratton Bobcats, APC Spectrum, Fall 2006, found at APC Colleges website Template:Webarchive. Accessed 22 July 2008.</ref><ref>Shalrie Joseph MLS bio, ″Shalrie Joseph″, found at [1]. Accessed 8 July 2019.</ref> and St. John's University, New York, graduating in 2002.
Playing careerEdit
ProfessionalEdit
New EnglandEdit
Joseph was drafted fourteenth overall in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft by the New England Revolution on February 10, 2002,<ref name="2002 SuperDraft">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> signing with the club on December 2, 2002.<ref name="Revolution Club History Coach and Player Registry">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He did not join the team until the 2003 season, having spent much of 2002 searching for a club overseas and later playing for the New York Freedom of USL D-3 Pro League. Upon joining the Revolution, Joseph quickly proved himself to be one of the most talented defensive midfielders in the league. Joseph made his MLS debut on April 19, 2003, coming on as a 46th minute substitute for Daniel Hernández in a 2-1 loss to the Columbus Crew.<ref name="2024 Revolution Media Guide">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He made his first full Revolution start the following week on April 26 in a 2-1 win over the Dallas Burn.<ref name="2024 Revolution Media Guide"/> Joseph scored his first MLS goal on September 28, 2003 in a 3-2 overtime win over the Columbus Crew.<ref name="2024 Revolution Media Guide"/>
In 2004, Joseph played in 23 regular season matches, amassing three assists, missing games due to national team duty, a broken nose, and hip / quad injuries.<ref name="MLS Joseph Profile">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He was named a 2004 Sierra Mist All-Star for his efforts.<ref name="2004 All-Star Game">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
In 2005, Joseph was again named an MLS All-Star,<ref name="2005 MLS All-Star Game">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="2005 MLS Best XI">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and additionally named Revolution team MVP, and named to the MLS Best XI.<ref name="2024 Revolution Media Guide"/> He recorded his first MLS brace on September 17.<ref name="MetroStars Press Release">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="MLS Joseph Profile"/>
In August 2006, Joseph had a $1 million offer from Celtic F.C., but MLS rejected the offer.<ref>Joseph blocked MLS says no to Celtic FC offer Frank Dell'Apa, Boston Globe Online 30 August 2006. Retrieved 4 December 2006.</ref> Joseph was voted 2006 Revolution Best Defender by the New England soccer media,<ref name="MLS Joseph Profile"/> and was again named an MLS All-Star.<ref name="St. John's All-Star">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
In January 2007, another offer of $2 million from Celtic was also rejected by MLS.<ref name="Celtic Second Bid">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He was again named MLS Best XI,<ref name="2007 MLS Best XI">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and an MLS All-Star.<ref name="2007 MLS All-Star Game">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Although he was suspended for the 2007 U.S. Open Cup Final,<ref name="2007 U.S. Open Cup Final">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Joseph made two starts for the Revs during their Open Cup run, recording an assist in their quarter finals match-up against the Harrisburg City Islanders, helping the club win its first-ever piece of silverware.<ref name="2024 Revolution Media Guide"/>
In the 2008 Major League Soccer season, he started and played the entire MLS All-Star Game versus West Ham United.<ref name="2008 MLS All-Stars">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The All-stars won that game 3–2, making them 5–0 all time against foreign teams.<ref name="2008 MLS All-Stars"/> Joseph played in 27 regular season matches for the Revolution, deployed as both a defensive midfielder and a striker.<ref name="MLS Joseph Profile"/> He wore the captain's armband for the Revolution for the first time following an injury to Steve Ralston.<ref name="MLS Joseph Profile"/> He was named to the 2008 MLS Best XI - the third time he would receive the honor.<ref name="2008 MLS Best XI">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Joseph's lone goal against Atlante F.C. in the 2008 North American SuperLiga semi-finals saw the Revolution through to the final,<ref name="2008 SuperLiga Semi-final">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He would score again in the 2008 North American SuperLiga final, and convert a penalty kick, helping the Revolution lift their second-ever piece of silverware.<ref name="2008 SuperLiga Final">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Shalrie finished the 2009 New England Revolution season as a finalist for league MVP.<ref name="League MVP 2009 Finalists">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He was additionally voted New England Revolution MVP,<ref name="2024 Revolution Media Guide"/> and 2009 Midnight Riders’ Man of the Year.<ref name="Midnight Riders Man of the Year Award">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He received MLS All-Star honors for the sixth time, but missed the match due to injury.<ref name="2009 MLS All Star Game">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He concluded the season as the team's golden boot winner, with a career-high 8 goals scored and 6 assists.<ref name="MLS Joseph Profile"/>
In the 2010 New England Revolution season, Shalrie became the Revolution's captain, after previous captain Steve Ralston left the Revolution to join AC St. Louis.<ref name="MLS Joseph Profile"/> Later in 2010, Joseph took a leave of absence from the team while he was involved in the Major League Soccer substance abuse and behavioral health program. Joseph returned to the Revolution at the end of May.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> He received 2010 MLS All-Star honors.<ref name="2010 MLS All-Star Game">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
During the 2011 New England Revolution season, Joseph became only the second Revolution player (behind Jay Heaps) in club history to log 20,000 career minutes, doing so in the 54th minute of the July 4 match against Real Salt Lake.<ref name="Revs 3-3 RSL">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He was named an MLS All-star for the 2011 season.<ref name="2011 MLS All-Star Game">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He additionally won the Revolution team Golden Boot for the second time, leading the team in scoring with five goals.<ref name="2024 Revolution Media Guide"/>
The Revolution signed Joseph to a Designated Player contract for the 2012 season.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }} </ref>
Later careerEdit
On August 1, 2012, Joseph was traded to Chivas USA in exchange for Blair Gavin, a second round pick in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft, and allocation money.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }} </ref> On August 29, 2012, Joseph scored a brace against the Revolution in his first match against his old club.<ref name="Shalrie vs. Revs">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> During the match, Joseph became the first player in Major League Soccer history to face a club for which he had previously appeared in 250+ matches.<ref name="Shalrie vs. Revs"/>
On February 19, 2013, Joseph was traded to Seattle Sounders FC along with second round picks in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft and 2015 MLS SuperDraft, and a swap in allocation order.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }} </ref> He scored his first (and only) goal for Seattle in an August 17 loss to the Houston Dynamo.<ref name="Houston 3-1 Seattle">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
In April 2014, Joseph rejoined the New England Revolution.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }} </ref>
On May 21, 2016, Joseph signed up to play with Premier Development League side FC Boston.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
International careerEdit
Joseph was a member of the Grenada national team, for whom he has played for in the Caribbean Cup, the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup, and World Cup qualifiers.<ref>Shalrie Joseph Roster: Player Bio Template:Webarchive Major League Soccer. Retrieved 4 December 2006.</ref>
Coaching careerEdit
Joseph became head coach of Grenada national team in March 2018.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In March 2020, Joseph returned to the United States and joined his former club the New England Revolution in a coaching role.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He would depart the Revolution in September of 2023, following the resignation of then-head coach Bruce Arena.<ref name="Joseph Departs">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He would join Arena’s staff as an assistant in San Jose in 2024.<ref name="Joseph San Jose">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Personal lifeEdit
Joseph earned his U.S. citizenship in 2009.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
HonorsEdit
New England Revolution
Individual
- MLS All-Star: 2004,<ref name="2004 All-Star Game"/> 2005,<ref name="2005 MLS All-Star Game"/> 2006,<ref name="St. John's All-Star"/> 2007,<ref name="2007 MLS All-Star Game"/> 2008,<ref name="2008 MLS All-Stars"/> 2009,<ref name="2009 MLS All Star Game"/> 2010,<ref name="2010 MLS All-Star Game"/> 2011<ref name="2011 MLS All-Star Game"/>
- MLS Best XI: 2005,<ref name="2005 MLS Best XI"/> 2007,<ref name="2007 MLS Best XI"/> 2008,<ref name="2008 MLS Best XI"/> 2009<ref name="2009 MLS Best XI">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation
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- New England Revolution All-Time Team: (2020)<ref name="Revolution All-Time Team">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation
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- St. John's University Hall of Fame: (2024)<ref name="St. John's Hall of Fame">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation
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