Mike Sweeney

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mike Sweeney
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 25, 1959(1959-12-25)
Age	65
Birthplace	Duncan
Country	Canada
Birth City	Duncan
Horoscope	Aquarius

Mike Sweeney Biography

Mike Sweeney is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on December 25, 1959 in Duncan, Duncan, Canada. Michael “Mike” Sweeney (born December 25, 1959) is a Canadian former soccer player. In 2012 as part of the Canadian Soccer Association’s centennial celebration, he was named to the all-time Canada XI men’s team.

In 1988, he signed with the Boston Bolts of the American Soccer League (ASL). In 1990, the ASL merged with the Western Soccer League to form the American Professional Soccer League (APSL). The Bolts spent one season, 1990, in the APSL before folding.

Sweeney was also a long-time Cleveland Force MISL player. He then moved to the Minnesota Strikers for the 1987-1988 season. He then moved to the Baltimore Blast. In 1989, the Cleveland Crunch selected Sweeney in the Expansion Draft. On June 30, 1989, he signed with the Crunch and remained with the team through at least the 1991-1992 season.

His final international game was a 15 August 1993 World Cup qualification match against Australia in Sydney.

He also played for Canada at the 1984 Olympics and was a squad member at the 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship but did not play.

Mike Sweeney Net Worth

Mike Sweeney is one of the richest Association Football Player from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mike Sweeney 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

A defender or midfielder, Sweeney made his senior debut on 17 September 1980 for Canada in a 3–0 victory against New Zealand in a friendly match in Edmonton and earned 61 caps, scoring 1 goal. He represented Canada in 24 FIFA World Cup qualification matches and played 2 of Canada’s games at the 1986 FIFA World Cup finals, the country’s only appearance at a World Cup finals. Sweeney was sent off in the second game against Hungary, making him the only Canadian player ever to be dismissed at a World Cup Finals tournament.

In 1980, the Edmonton Drillers of the North American Soccer League signed Sweeney. He spent three seasons with the Drillers before moving to the Vancouver Whitecaps for the 1983 season. While he began the 1984 season with the Whitecaps, he was traded to the Golden Bay Earthquakes. The NASL folded at the end of the 1984 season.

In 1988, Sweeney spent time with the Toronto Blizzard of the Canadian Soccer League (CSL).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Mike Sweeney height 5 ft 7 in Mike weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Mike Sweeney Dating?

According to our records, Mike Sweeney married to Shara Nettles (m. 2002). As of December 1, 2023, Mike Sweeney’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Mike Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Mike Sweeney celebrates birthday on December 25 of every year.

What does Mike Sweeney do now?

He now works as a special assistant for the Kansas City Royals. Sweeney was inducted into the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame on August 15, 2015.

How old is Mike Sweeney?

74 years (September 15, 1947)

Is Mike Sweeney in the Hall of Fame?

KANSAS CITY — Former Royal Mike Sweeney was inducted into the Royals’ Hall of Fame in an emotional ceremony at Kauffman Stadium last summer.

Was Mike Sweeney in the Mindbenders?

His music career has also seen him fronting 60’s hit band The Mindbenders (Groovy Kind of Love – which later became a massive hit for Phil Collins) during the 80s and 90s.

What group was Mike Sweeney in?

Salford Jets