Simon Fitch
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Simon Fitch | ||
| Date of birth | February 26, 1999 | ||
| 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
[edit]Youth, college and amateur
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]He is engaged to professional soccer player Susanna Friedrichs.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Simon Fitch - 2021 - Men's Soccer". Virginia Commonwealth University.
- ^ a b USLLeagueOne com Staff (February 23, 2022). "Local Richmond Youth Product Simon Fitch Signs with Kickers". USL League One.
- ^ "Simon Fitch - Men's Soccer". George Washington University Athletics.
- ^ "Lionsbridge FC | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "Lionsbridge FC | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "Match Center | USLLeagueOne.com". www.uslleagueone.com.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com.
External links
[edit]- 1999 births
- Living people
- American men's soccer players
- Men's association football defenders
- George Washington Revolutionaries men's soccer players
- Lionsbridge FC players
- Soccer players from Richmond, Virginia
- Richmond Kickers players
- Soccer players from Virginia
- USL League One players
- USL League Two players
- VCU Rams men's soccer players
- 21st-century American sportsmen