Art Welch

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.

Key Information

Personal information
Date of birth	(1944-04-16) 16 April 1944 (age 81)
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
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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]