Ron Wigg (18 May 1949 – 3 July 1997) was an English professional

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striker who spent most of his career in England before ending it in the American Soccer League. He then coached for seventeen years in the United States at both the youth and professional levels.

Player

In 1979, Wigg moved to the United States where he signed with the Columbus Magic of the American Soccer League. That season, he scored thirteen goals in twenty-seven matches as the Magic fell to the Sacramento Gold in the championship game. That fall, he signed with the Cleveland Force of the Major Indoor Soccer League. He played only ten games, but still scored five goals. He finished his career in 1980 with the Magic.

Coach

Following his retirement, he remained in Ohio where he held a variety of coaching positions. In 1983, he coached

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to the Ohio State AA soccer championship. He also coached the Columbus Capitals in the

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. At the time of his death, he was the Ohio South Youth Soccer Association Director of Coaching and Soccer Education.Spotlight on Outstanding Coaches: Roby Stahl
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