Dave Simpson

Who is Dave Simpson?

Dave Simpson is a retired Canadian footballer.

He began playing soccer with North Scarborough Soccer Club [N.S.S.C) in Scarborough, Ontario. A club known for creating such talents as Julian de Guzman, formerly of Deportivo de La Coruña, and Jonathan De Guzman of Feyenoord. The team was extremely successful and was granted an invitation to the famed Welsh International Super Cup, formerly known as the Ian Rush Tournament. In the summer of 1997 took part in the Tournament and won their age group. Simpson was named Golden Boot Winner with a staggering 14 goals in 5 matches, landing him second only to Michael Owen for all-time record holder.

The success of the Ian Rush tournament handed Simpson a tryout with Southampton of the Premier League. He would continue to play with North Scarborough until he was 17.