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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 25)
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
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 George Washington Colonials 18 (0)
2018–2021 VCU Rams 63 (5)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (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.

Career

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Youth, college and amateur

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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

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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]

Personal life

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He is engaged to professional soccer player Susanna Friedrichs.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Simon Fitch - 2021 - Men's Soccer". Virginia Commonwealth University.
  2. ^ a b 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.
  7. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com.
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