Yohance Marshall

{{Short description|Trinidadian footballer (born 1986)}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Yohance Marshall | image = Yohance marshall 1.png | caption = Marshall during a game with [[Juventud Independiente]] | full_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|1|22}} | birth_place = [[Diego Martin]], Trinidad and Tobago | height = 1.88 m | position = [[Defender (association football)|Defender]] | currentclub = | youthyears1 = 2002–2004 | youthclubs1 = St. Anthony's College | collegeyears1 = 2005–2008 | college1 = [[South Florida Bulls men's soccer|South Florida Bulls]] | collegecaps1 = 73 | collegegoals1 = 7 | years1 = 2009–2010 | clubs1 = [[LA Galaxy|Los Angeles Galaxy]] | caps1 = 300 | goals1 = 563 | years2 = 2009 | clubs2 = → [[Austin Aztex FC|Austin Aztex]] (loan) | caps2 = 2 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2010 | clubs3 = → [[Austin Aztex FC|Austin Aztex]] (loan) | caps3 = 24 | goals3 = 3 | years4 = 2011 | clubs4 = [[Vermont Voltage]] | caps4 = 3 | goals4 = 0 | years5 = 2011 | clubs5 = [[Rochester Rhinos]] | caps5 = 3 | goals5 = 0 | years6 = 2012 | clubs6 = [[Chainat FC]] | caps6 = 1 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2013 | clubs7 = [[Nay Pyi Taw F.C.|Nay Pyi Taw]] | caps7 = 21 | goals7 = 3 | years8 = 2014 | clubs8 = [[Central FC]] | caps8 = 23 | goals8 = 0 | years9 = 2014–2015 | clubs9 = [[Juventud Independiente]] | caps9 = 20{{citation needed|date=October 2025}} | goals9 = 0 | years10 = 2015–2017 | clubs10 = [[Murciélagos F.C.|Murciélagos]] | caps10 = 36 | goals10 = 1 | years11 = 2017–2018 | clubs11 = [[North East Stars F.C.|North East Stars]] | caps11 = | goals11 = | years12 = 2018–2019 | clubs12 = Queen's Park | caps12 = 25 | goals12 = 5 | years13 = 2019–2020 | clubs13 = [[Kórdrengir]] | caps13 = 22 | goals13 = 3 | nationalyears1 = 2010–2017 | nationalteam1 = [[Trinidad and Tobago national football team|Trinidad and Tobago]] | nationalcaps1 = 150 | nationalgoals1 = 188 | medaltemplates = | ntupdate = 29 March 2017 }}

'''Yohance Marshall''' (born January 22, 1986) is a Trinidadian former professional [[association football|footballer]] who played as a [[defender (association football)|defender]].

==Club career==

===Youth and college=== Born in [[Diego Martin]], [[Trinidad and Tobago]],{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Marshall attended high school at St. Anthony's College in Trinidad, he led the school team to three intercollegiate titles<ref name="gousfbulls1">{{cite web|url=http://www.gousfbulls.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=7700&ATCLID=216876 |title=Yohance Marshall Bio - GoUSFBulls.com—Official Athletics Web Site of the University of South Florida |website=Gousfbulls.com |date=1986-01-22 |access-date=2015-12-05}}</ref> while captaining the team in 2004 and playing in a star-studded team including future internationals [[Kenwyne Jones]], [[Julius James]], and [[Jan-Michael Williams]].

In 2005, Marshall earned a scholarship to attend the [[University of South Florida]], helping USF reach the final stages of the NCAA Tournament in three of his four years, and consequently named as an NSCAA Second Team All-American, a College Soccer News First Team All- American, and to the All-Big East First Team in his senior year. He also served as USF's team captain from 2006 to 2008 and started all 73 games he appeared in, scoring 7 times and assisting 6.<ref name="gousfbulls1"/>

===Professional=== Despite a predicted first round pick, a poor performance in the [[Major League Soccer]] (MLS) Combine saw Marshall undrafted during [[2009 MLS SuperDraft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.socawarriors.net/foreign-based/foreign-based-news/foreign-based-news/5203-marshall-earning-praise-with-galaxy.html |title=Marshall earning praise with Galaxy |website=Socawarriors.net |access-date=2015-12-05}}</ref> However, two weeks later Marshall was signed by [[Los Angeles Galaxy]] in February 2009, after playing with the team during the 2009 pre-season, including the [[Pan-Pacific Championship]]. He made his professional debut for them on April 7, 2009, in the [[Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup]] against [[Colorado Rapids]].<ref>[http://www.mlsnet.com/scoreboard/game.jsp?match=04072009_COLLA] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090412030154/http://www.mlsnet.com/scoreboard/game.jsp?match=04072009_COLLA |date=April 12, 2009 }}</ref>

Marshall was sent on loan to [[USL-1]] side [[Austin Aztex]] in June 2009, and again prior to the 2010 season. He scored his first professional goal for Austin on May 19, 2010 in a 3–3 draw with [[FC Tampa Bay]], going on to score three goals that season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ussf.demosphere.com/stats/2010/1634177.html |title=USSF Division-2 Pro League |website=Ussf.demosphere.com |date=2010-05-19 |access-date=2015-12-05}}</ref> He made his MLS debut with the Galaxy on September 18, 2010, starting against DC United after an emergency recall from Austin.

On January 25, 2011 the Galaxy announced that his contract option would not be picked up for the 2011 season, and [[Vermont Voltage]] from the [[USL Premier Development League]] moved quickly to sign him on a short-term contract. On June 8, 2011, the [[Rochester Rhinos]] of the [[USL Professional Division]] announced that they had signed Yohance Marshall for the remainder of the season, which saw them go on to win the [[United Soccer Leagues 2009#Honors|USL Regular Season]]

On March 6, 2012, Marshall signed a two-year contract with [[Thai Premier League]] side, [[Chainat FC]]. He made his debut on May 26, 2012, in a 2–2 draw against [[Thai Port F.C.]] In August 2012, Marshall and Chainat FC decided to terminate the contract by mutual consent.

On December 10, 2012, Marshall signed a one-year contract with [[Myanmar National League]] side [[Nay Pyi Taw F.C.]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.themff.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=211:player-transfers-2013-pre-season&catid=64:menu-items&Itemid=576|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130927082829/http://www.themff.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=211:player-transfers-2013-pre-season&catid=64:menu-items&Itemid=576|archive-date = 2013-09-27|title = ザ・ミラクル・フォルテシモ ~the MFF~}}</ref> Marshall made his debut for Nay Pyi Taw F.C. on January 12, 2013, in a 1–1 draw against [[Ayeyawady United F.C.]] He scored his first goal for the club in dramatic fashion, as he grabbed the game-winning goal against Hantharwady United football club in 90+5 minutes of the game to give Nay Pyi Taw F.C. their first win of the season. After a successful first half of the season in the Myanmar top-flight, Marshall was selected for a Foreign Player All-star team that will play against the [[Myanmar national football team|Myanmar national team]].<ref name="themff1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.themff.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=450:2013-05-14-09-19-47&catid=56:u-23&Itemid=503|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130927082832/http://www.themff.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=450:2013-05-14-09-19-47&catid=56:u-23&Itemid=503|archive-date = 2013-09-27|title = ザ・ミラクル・フォルテシモ ~the MFF~}}</ref> Marshall came off the bench to start the second half of the All-Star game with the Foreign team trailing 1–0. He scored a header from a corner kick to equalized the game. The foreign All-Star team went on to win the game 2–1. Marshall finished the season with three goals in 21 games and went the entire season without being shown a card. He helped Nay Pyi Taw F.C. qualify for the [[AFC Cup]] for the first time in their short history with a runner-up finish in the Myanmar National League.

Marshall transferred to [[Central FC]] in Trinidad and Tobago at the season's close.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://guardian.co.tt/sport/2014-01-09/police-aims-attack-w-connection |title=Police aims attack on W Connection &#124; The Trinidad Guardian Newspaper |website=Guardian.co.tt |date=2014-01-10 |access-date=2015-12-05}}</ref> A regular in their Defence, his performances have recently earned praise in the popular press.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://guardian.co.tt/sport/2014-03-27/yohance-marshals-central-back-line |title=Yohance marshals Central back line &#124; The Trinidad Guardian Newspaper |website=Guardian.co.tt |date=2014-03-27 |access-date=2015-12-05}}</ref> He made his debut for Central FC on January 24, 2014, in a goalless draw against [[Point Fortin Civic F.C.]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wired868.com/2014/01/25/pfortin-goes-second-central-unveils-four-new-signings-in-goalless-draw/ |title=P/Fortin goes second; Central unveils four new signings in goalless draw |website=Wired868.com |date=26 January 2014 |access-date=2015-12-05}}</ref> He has played in every game since joining the Sharks in the January transfer window while helping them go 17 games without a loss while stifling opposing attacks. In his 20 games for the club he surmounted 13 wins 5 draws and only 2 losses. Marshall also help guide Central to their second piece of silverware for the season by winning the [[Trinidad and Tobago Goal Shield]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ttproleague.com/index.php/tt-pro-league-tournaments/lucozade-sport-goal-shield |title=Lucozade Sport Goal Shield |website=Ttproleague.com |date=2014-04-26 |access-date=2015-12-05}}</ref> over arch-rivals [[W Connection F.C.]] Marshall also helped Central FC for the [[CONCACAF Champions League]] qualifying berth by finishing second in the league.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wired868.com/2014/05/14/central-snatches-concacaf-spot-dforce-falls-to-jabloteh/ |title=Central snatches CONCACAF spot; D/Force falls to Jabloteh |website=Wired868.com |date=2014-05-14 |access-date=2015-12-05}}</ref> For his performances since joining Central FC, Marshall was recalled to the [[Trinidad and Tobago national football team|Trinidad and Tobago national team]] for two upcoming friendly internationals game before the World Cup 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.tt/sport/2014-05-14/hart-names-squad-argentina-iran-friendlies |title=Hart names squad for Argentina, Iran friendlies &#124; The Trinidad Guardian Newspaper |website=Guardian.co.tt |date=2014-05-14 |access-date=2015-12-05}}</ref>

On January 11, 2015, Marshall signed a one-year contract with [[Salvadoran Primera División]] side, [[Juventud Independiente]]. Marshall debuted with Juventud Independiente on January 18, 2015, playing 90 minutes in a 4–2 win over [[C.D. Pasaquina]]. In his first Clausura season in El Salvador, Juventud Independiente qualified for the semifinals eventually losing to [[Santa Tecla F.C.]]

After scoring a 94th minute equalizing goal during Trinidad and Tobago's 4–4 draw with [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]] at the [[2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup]], Yohance Marshall was approached by [[Ascenso MX]] side [[Murciélagos FC]]. He made his debut on August 29, 2015 coming off the bench in the second half of a 2–1 loss away at [[FC Juárez]].

He joined [[3. deild karla]] side [[Kórdrengir]] in 2019.<ref>https://fotbolti.net/news/12-03-2019/fyrrum-lidsfelagi-david-beckham-i-kordrengi-stadfest, 12 March 2019</ref>

==International career== Marshall represented [[Trinidad and Tobago]] at the U-17, U-20 and U-21 level, and played for his country in a number of qualifiers for the [[2008 Beijing Olympics]]. Marshall got his first cap for the [[Trinidad and Tobago national football team|senior national team]] in October 2010, in a friendly match against local [[Concacaf]] rivals [[Jamaica national football team|Jamaica]]. He represented Trinidad and Tobago again by helping them qualify for the [[Caribbean Cup]] held in Martinique in November 2010. Marshall was recalled to represent the Trinidad and Tobago national team in May 2014 for two Friendly Internationals games against [[Argentina national football team|Argentina]] and [[Iran national football team|Iran]] respectively in their preparation for the [[FIFA World Cup 2014]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.socawarriors.net/mens-senior-team/senior-team-news/senior-team-news/13967-marshall-in-battle-mode-ahead-of-upcoming-matches.html |title=Marshall in battle mode ahead of upcoming matches |website=Socawarriors.net |access-date=2015-12-05}}</ref>

At the [[2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup]], Marshall scored a 94th minute equalising goal during Trinidad and Tobago's 4–4 draw with [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/goldcup/2015/news/article/2015/07/15/mexico-4-trinidad-and-tobago-4-concacaf-gold-cup-match-recap|title=Mexico 4, Trinidad and Tobago 4|date=15 July 2015|work=Major League Soccer|archive-date=18 July 2015|access-date=20 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150718212611/http://www.mlssoccer.com/goldcup/2015/news/article/2015/07/15/mexico-4-trinidad-and-tobago-4-concacaf-gold-cup-match-recap|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Career statistics== :''Scores and results list Trinidad and Tobago's goal tally first.''<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/40263/Yohance_Marshall.html|title=Marshall, Yohance|publisher=National Football Teams|access-date=9 March 2017}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%;" ! No !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition |- | 1. || 15 July 2015 || [[Bank of America Stadium]], [[Charlotte, North Carolina|Charlotte]], [[United States]] || {{fb|MEX}} || align=center | '''4'''–4 || align=center | 4–4 || [[2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup Group C|2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup]] |}

==Honours== '''LA Galaxy''' * [[MLS Western Conference]] Regular Season [[2009 Major League Soccer season#Standings|2009]], [[2010 Major League Soccer season#Standings|2010]] * [[MLS Cup Playoffs]] [[2009 MLS Cup Playoffs|2009]] * [[Supporters' Shield|MLS Supporter's Shield]] [[Supporters' Shield#Winners|2010]]

'''Rochester Rhinos''' * [[United Soccer Leagues 2011#Honors|USL Pro Regular Season]]

'''Central FC''' *[[Trinidad and Tobago Goal Shield]] Winners (1) 2014

'''Individual''' * Myanmar All Star player 2013<ref name="themff1"/>

==References== {{reflist}}

==External links== *{{MLS player|yohance-marshall}} *{{NFT player|40263}}

{{Trinidad and Tobago squad 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup}}

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