Art Welch (born 16 April 1944) is a Jamaican former professional soccer player who played in the North American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League.

Art Welch
Personal information
Date of birth (1944-04-16) 16 April 1944 (age 80)
Place of birth Kingston, Jamaica
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Cavaliers FC
1967–1969 Baltimore Bays 45 (16)
1970–1973 Atlanta Chiefs/Apollos 60 (21)
1974–1975 San Jose Earthquakes 41 (6)
1976 Vancouver Whitecaps 11 (0)
1976 San Diego Jaws 6 (1)
1977 Washington Diplomats 14 (1)
1979–1980 Wichita Wings (indoor) 11 (4)
1980 Washington Diplomats 0 (0)
1980–1981 San Francisco Fog (indoor) 0 (0)
Total 188 (49)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He began his career in Jamaica with Cavaliers FC, alongside twin brother Asher.[citation needed]

In May 1977, the Las Vegas Quicksilvers traded Welch to the Washington Diplomats in exchange for Tom Galati.[1]

Welch also represented the Jamaica national team in international play, appearing in qualifying matches for the 1966 and 1970 World Cup tournaments.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Welch Joins Dips Washington Post, The (DC) – Friday, 13 May 1977
  2. ^ Art WelchFIFA competition record (archived)
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