Chance Carter Explained

Chance Ethan Ryan Carter (born September 15, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Edmonton Scottish in League1 Alberta.

Early life

Born in Canada, is of Jamaican and Guyanese descent through his parents.^[1] Carter played youth soccer with the Edmonton Drillers, followed by the FC Edmonton Academy, before joining the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy in early 2017.^{[2] [3]} He signed with the Whitecaps' developmental squad in June 2018 and attended pre-season camp with the first team in 2018 and 2019.^[4] He then departed the Whitecaps in the fall of 2019 and returned to Edmonton.^[5]

University career

In 2021, Carter began playing for the men's soccer team at MacEwan University, where he was already enrolled as a student.^{[6] [7]} He helped the team achieve their first Canada West playoff berth in his first season, however, he spent the majority of 2022 dealing with an injury that limited his playing time.^[8]

Club career

In February 2020, Carter signed a professional contract with FC Edmonton of the Canadian Premier League.^{[9] [10]} In his first professional season, he made six appearances, including one start, in the COVID-19 abbreviated season.^[11] In November 2020, the club picked up the option on his contract for the 2021 season.^{[12] [13]} However, in June 2021, ahead of the start of the 2021 season, he announced his retirement from the professional game, to pursue other career aspirations, as he was attending university for dentistry.^{[14] [15]}

In 2024, he played at the semi-professional level with Edmonton Scottish in League1 Alberta.^[16]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Talented midfielder Carter bringing pro experiences into rookie season with Griffins. October 1, 2021. Jefferson. Hagen. MacEwan Griffins.
2. Web site: Chance Carter Whitecaps profile. https://web.archive.org/web/20210617224920/https://www.whitecapsfc.com/players/chance-carter. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. dead. June 17, 2021.
3. Web site: Getting to know FC Edmonton’s Chance Carter: Balancing soccer with dentistry studies. May 30, 2020. Canadian Premier League.
4. Web site: Get To Know Thursdays: Chance Carter. May 28, 2020. Peter. Williams. FC Edmonton.
5. Web site: FC Edmonton Signs Two Academy Products. February 12, 2020. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
6. Web site: Former FC Edmonton players Carter, Yildiz join Griffins, bolstering team's strong midfield group. August 20, 2021. Jefferson. Hagen. MacEwan Griffins.
7. Web site: Chance Carter brings professional soccer experience to MacEwan Griffins. September 6, 2021. Global News.
8. Web site: Carter, Yassin return to give Griffins a boost heading into huge match vs. cross-town rival Alberta. August 31, 2023. Jefferson. Hagen. MacEwan Griffins.
9. Web site: FC Edmonton adds two local products to senior side for 2020. March 10, 2020. Kassim. Khimji. FC Edmonton.
10. Web site: FC Edmonton signs two local U-21 midfielders. February 12, 2020. Canadian Premier League.
11. Web site: FC Edmonton Re-Signs Local Midfielder Chance Carter. November 10, 2020. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
12. Web site: FC Edmonton brings back Chance Carter for 2021 CPL season. November 10, 2020. Canadian Premier League.
13. Web site: FC Edmonton bringing back midfielder Chance Carter for 2021 season. November 11, 2020. Phil. Heidenreich. Global News.
14. Web site: FC Edmonton midfielder Chance Carter announces retirement. June 23, 2021. Benedict. Rhodes. Canadian Premier League.
15. Web site: Eddies Midfielder Chance Carter Leaves Football Behind. June 23, 2021. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
16. Web site: Chance Carter L1AB Stats. League1 Alberta.