Chris Williams

Williams began his career at the college level while playing with University of Mobile in Alabama where he took home First Team All-American honours in the 2002–03 season. In 1999, he signed with the Glen Shields Sun Devils of the Canadian Professional Soccer League, where he played for the organization for four seasons. During his tenure with the Sun Devils he received a trial with Werder Bremen of the Bundesliga in 2002. On December 18, 2002, he was drafted by the Toronto Lynx of the USL A-League. He would sign a contract with division rivals the Montreal Impact. During his time in Montreal, Williams became a regular on the team, helping Montreal to win their second A-League Championship and also the Voyageurs Cup in 2003 and 2004. After the 2004 season, Williams returned to the Toronto Lynx as a free agent. He made his debut for the club on June 24, 2005, in a match against Minnesota Thunder. At the conclusion of the season the team awarded Williams with the Fan Favorite award. He returned to Toronto for the 2006 season. During the 2006 season he helped the club achieve a 10-game team record undefeated streak at home and reached the finals of the Open Canada Cup, but lost the match 2–0 against Ottawa St. Anthony Italia. For his involvement within the soccer community the club awarded him the Public Relations Award. In January 2007, Williams went abroad to Europe to sign with SK Kladno in the Gambrinus Liga of the Czech Republic. He played alongside compatriot and former…

Williams played at the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship in Argentina, alongside Atiba Hutchinson and Mike Klukowski among others. He then earned his first senior national team cap on January 18, 2003, versus United States, where the match resulted in 4–0 victory for the States. He would later record his second cap five years later against Martinique, where the Canadians would claim the game by a score of 1–0. On November 19, 2008, Williams was called up again for a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Jamaica.

Born in Toronto but raised in nearby Scarborough, Williams is married to his Czech wife Darina and the couple have a son. From 2012 to 2014, he was a contributor for RedNation Online where he provided analysis as a podcaster.

USL First Division Championship - 2004 (Montreal Impact) Voyageurs Cup - 2003, 2004 (Montreal Impact)