Former Lion "Tiger" Fitzpatrick Joins MLS

Published: April 18, 2005

April 18, 2005

Former Columbia soccer star, Leslie "Tiger" Fitzpatrick signed with Real Salt Lake of MLS. Fitzpatrick, a left sided midfielder, joins the expansion team from Atlanta of the A-League. Having earned his first international cap from Trinidad and Tobago's national team, the signing highlights an outstanding year for the 2001 graduate.

"I always knew it would happen and I'm glad he's getting the opportunity now," said Columbia head coach Dieter Ficken, "I think he will be very successful because he is not only a great player but an even better person."

A four-time All-Ivy and two-time All-Region honoree, Fitzpatrick's profile increased after a strong performance against the United States in a World Cup qualifier in February. Tiger saw his first action for RSL on Saturday as he entered the game as a substitution in the 76th minute. Real scored five minutes after his arrival in the match to win 1-0.

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