 Hall playing forToronto FC in a friendly againstLiverpool | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Frederick Michael George Hall | ||
| Date of birth | (1985-03-03)3 March 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | St George's, Bermuda | ||
| Date of death | 24 April 2022(2022-04-24) (aged 37)[1] | ||
| Place of death | St George's, Bermuda | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| St. George's Colts | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2005 | South Florida Bulls | 4 | (0) |
| 2006–2009 | Quinnipiac Bobcats | 55 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010 | Bermuda Hogges | 11 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | St. George's Colts | ||
| 2011–2012 | Northampton Town | 3 | (0) |
| 2012 | Toronto FC | 6 | (0) |
| 2014 | Burton Albion | 0 | (0) |
| 2014 | Chester | 4 | (0) |
| 2014 | Oxford City | 1 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | AFC Telford United | 21 | (0) |
| 2015–2018 | Limerick | 41 | (0) |
| 2018–2022 | St. George's Colts | ||
| International career | |||
| 2011–2015 | Bermuda | 10 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Frederick Michael George Hall (3 March 1985 – 24 April 2022) was a Bermudian professionalfootballer who played as agoalkeeper.
Hall grew up in St. George's, Bermuda, and started his football career as goalkeeper for theSt. George's Colts in the island's junior league. From 2000 to 2004, he attendedHolderness School inNew Hampshire, where he was an all-state and a Lake Region All-Star, as well as being aBoston Globe All-Scholastic player, an All-New England selection, and a nominee for the Boston All-Scholastic Player of the Year, and was honored as a member of the NEPSSA Senior All-Star Game.[2]
Hall began playingcollege soccer at theUniversity of South Florida in 2004, earning his first-career victory, recording six saves, in USF's 4–1 win overEast Carolina.[2]
He transferred toQuinnipiac University in 2006. At Quinnipiac, his goalkeeper coach was formerTrinidad and Tobago,Portsmouth andWest Ham United goalkeeperShaka Hislop, who continued to be involved in his career later, arranging trials for Hall.[3] Hall was a three-year starter for the Bobcats, earning 26 wins and 22 shutouts, while leading them to back-to-back NEC Tournament berths for the first time in program history in 2008 and 2009.[1] In 2007, as a sophomore he the NCAA in save percentage (.915 or 91.5%) and saves per game (7.38).[1] In 2007 and 2008, he was named to the All-NEC Second Team.[4] During his senior year in 2009, he led the entire country with 121 saves.[1] He was named to ESPN Soccernet's Top 10 Goalkeepers of 2010 Class of Prospects list following his senior season, also being named an All-NEC First Team All-star and named to the All-Tournament team,[5] and a 2009 Adidas National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-North Atlantic Regional Second Team.[6] He was also named the Bobats MVP and the Players' Player of the Year Award.[7]
In the winter of 2009, Hall was invited to trials withCharlton Athletic,[8] but opted to finish university before attempting trials or pursuing professional football.[9]
He then joined theBermuda Hogges in theUSL Premier Development League.
Hall was allowed to leave the Hogges prior to the end of the 2010 PDL season to attend a trial in England atLeague 1 teamPlymouth Argyle.[10] Hall made his first appearance for The Pilgrims on trial, having come on for the injuredRomain Larrieu in an away defeat against Devon rivalsTorquay United in a pre-season game that ended 3–1 to The Gulls.[11] He was unable to sign with Plymouth, who were underadministration at the time.[12] in addition, Argyle managerPeter Reid described Hall's performance during trials as "smashing", with no firm deal in place, Hall returned home to Bermuda after the two-week trial with the possibility of returning to Argyle later in the year.[13]
In 2011, he played withSt. George's Colts in theBermudian Premier Division.[14]
On 7 July 2011, Hall signed a one-year deal with EnglishLeague Two sideNorthampton Town.[15] Hall made his Northampton Town debut in an away game againstMorecambe on 7 January 2012 after new signingShane Higgs suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in training after having only played a few games for Northampton himself.[16][17]
Afterwards, he went on trial withMajor League Soccer clubToronto FC.[18] On 21 July 2012, during his three-week trial with Toronto FC, Hall debuted againstLiverpool in a friendly that ended in a 1–1 draw.[19] Hall signed a contract with Toronto FC on 31 July 2012.[20] Hall made his league debut on 22 August, in a 2–1 away defeat toColumbus Crew.[21][22] In aCONCACAF Champions League match against Mexican clubSantos Laguna on 28 August, Hall made a notable save while a black cat sprinted across the field behind him.[23][24] Hall was released by Toronto in December 2012.[25] After returning to Bermuda, he went back to the United Kingdom in September 2013 to pursue a new contract.[26]
In March 2014, he signed a short-term contract withLeague Two sideBurton Albion,[27] but did not make any appearances.[28]
On 7 August 2014, Hall returned to England, joiningConference Premier sideChester following a successful pre-season trial period.[29][30] He departed the club on 27 August after making four appearances for the club as a non-contract player (playing for free), but a lack of finances meant they could not retain Hall's services permanently.[31][32]
Afterwards, he joinedOxford City,[33] making his first and only appearance on 4 October againstColwyn Bay.[34][35]
On 8 October 2014, he signed for Conference Premier clubAFC Telford United.[36][37] Hall made his debut in a 3–1 away win againstWoking F.C. on 20 October.[38] He left the club after the season after the club was relegated having made 23 total appearances for the club (21 in league play).[39]
In July 2015, Hall went on trial withLeague of Ireland Premier Division sideLimerick,[40] signing with them later that month. He made his debut againstDerry City on 17 July 2015, it ended in a 0–0 draw.[41] He was named Limerick FC Official Supporters’ Club Player of the Month for September.[42] In November 2015, he extended his contract for another two seasons.[43] On 28 August 2016, Hall won theFirst Division title with Limerick with six games to spare with a 3–2 win againstUCD.[44] He was named to the 2016PFAI First Division Team of the Year.[45] Hall left the club by mutual consent in February 2018 to return to his native Bermuda.[46][47]
He later returned to play withSt. George's Colts,[48] serving as team captain and a coach.[49][50] He was named the top goalkeeper of theBermudian First Division during the 2019–20 season, helping the Colts earn promotion to theBermudian Premier Division.[51]
Hall represented theBermuda national team at U17, U21 and senior level.[2]
Hall made his full debut againstTrinidad and Tobago on 2 September 2011.[52][53]
On 24 April 2022, Hall was killed in a car crash in Bermuda.[54][55]
