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Ben Fisk

Ben Fisk

Canadian soccer player

Benjamin Anthony Fisk-Routledge (born February 4, 1993) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a left winger for Canadian Premier League club Vancouver FC.

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Club career

Vancouver Whitecaps

Fisk played for a host of local clubs before joining Vancouver Whitecaps FC's youth setup in 2006. He made his senior debuts in 2011, playing for the club's under-23 squad.

On April 16, 2013 Fisk was loaned to Charleston Battery until the end of the season.[1] He returned to Whitecaps in August, after scoring twice and assisting to a further three goals in nine appearances, being also called up to the main squad for the 2014 pre-season.[2]

Coruxo

On August 8, 2014 Fisk signed a one-year deal with Spanish Segunda División B side Coruxo FC.[3] He scored his first goals for the club on April 2 of the following year, netting a hat-trick in a 3–1 away win against CD Tropezón.[4]

Deportivo B

On August 11, 2015 Fisk joined Deportivo de La Coruña, being assigned to the reserves in Tercera División.[5] Fisk was released by the club in June 2016 after one year.[6]

FC Edmonton

On July 28, 2016, Fisk signed with FC Edmonton of the North American Soccer League.[7] Fisk would spend two seasons with FC Edmonton, before the club ceased operations after the 2017 season.[8]

Derry City

On June 22, 2018, Fisk signed with Derry City of the League of Ireland Premier Division.[9]

Pacific FC

On February 7, 2019, Fisk returned to Canada, signing with Canadian Premier League club Pacific FC.[10] He made his debut for Pacific in their inaugural game against on April 28 against HFX Wanderers. Fisk scored his first goal for the club on May 18 against York9.[11] In February 2020 Fisk revealed he would not be returning to the team for the 2020 CPL season.[12]

Atlético Ottawa

On March 4, 2020, Fisk joined Atlético Ottawa, becoming the club's first-ever signing.[13] He made his debut in Ottawa's inaugural match on August 15 against York9.[14] He went on to appear in all seven of Ottawa's matches in the shortened 2020 season, and scored a goal in a 2–0 win over Cavalry FC.[15][16] On February 26, 2021, Fisk was released by the club.[17]

Cavalry FC

On August 3, 2021, Fisk would sign with fellow CPL club Cavalry FC for the remainder of the 2021 season.[18] In In 20 appearances, Fisk scored 2 goals and 5 assists overall as Cavalry was eliminated in the CPL Playoff semifinals.

In January 2022, Cavalry announced that they had re-signed Fisk for the 2022 and 2023 seasons, with an option for 2024.[19] In 2022, Cavalry were again considered contenders for the CPL championship. Fisk scored his first goal of the year against Valour FC, a last minute winner to make it 2-1, and celebrated with a cowboy hat thrown down to him from the fans in the stands.[20] Fisk would miss the start of the 2023 season due to sciatica, but would return to the starting lineup in the summer.[21]

Vancouver FC

On January 9, 2024, Fisk joined fellow CPL side Vancouver FC on a permanent deal, signing a two-year contract with a club option for 2026; the transfer was part of a transaction between Vancouver and Cavalry that also included a second-round pick trade in the 2024 CPL–U Sports Draft.[22][23] In the process, Fisk became the first player to sign for four different CPL clubs.[22][23]

International career

After appearing with the Canada under-20s, Fisk was called up to the main squad for friendlies against Bulgaria and Moldova, but remained as an unused substitute in both matches. He also appeared with the under-23s at the 2015 Pan American Games.[24]

In May 2016, Fisk was called to Canada's U23 national team for a pair of friendlies against Guyana and Grenada.[25] He scored in the match against Guyana.[26]

Personal life

Fisk was born in Vancouver, British Columbia to an English father and a Canadian mother from Nova Scotia.[27]

Career statistics

Club

As of games played on October 28, 2023
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  1. Appearances in the UEFA Europa League

International

As of 18 May 2019[15]
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References

  1. [1]
    Whitecaps FC prospects loaned to Charleston Battery; Whitecaps' official website, April 16, 2013
  2. [2]
    Whitecaps FC release 2014 preseason roster; Whitecaps' official website, January 24, 2014
  3. [3]
    El canadiense Ben Fisk se compromete con el Coruxo por una temporada (Canadian Ben Fisk signs with Coruxo for one season); La Voz de Galicia, August 8, 2014
  4. [4]
    Ben Fisk lanza al Coruxo (Ben Fisk launches Coruxo); Atlántico, April 3, 2015 (in Spanish)
  5. [5]
    El Fabril se refuerza con el atacante canadiense Ben Fisk (Fabril bolsters with Canadian forward Ben Fisk); Deportivo's official website, August 11, 2015 (in Spanish)
  6. [6]
    RC Deportivo B official Twitter. https://twitter.com/RCDeportivo_B/status/743387729350823936. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. [7]
    "FC Edmonton adds Canadian youth international Ben Fisk". FC Edmonton. July 27, 2016. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
  8. [8]
    "Club Statement - FC Edmonton withdraws from North American Soccer League". FC Edmonton. November 24, 2017. Archived from the original on November 26, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  9. [9]
    "Ben Fisk Signs for City". Derry City FC. June 22, 2018. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
  10. [10]
    Charach, Kevin (February 7, 2019). "Pacific FC add another national-level talent to roster". Chek. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  11. [11]
    "HIGHLIGHTS: Haber, Fisk record first goals of season in 2-2 draw with York". May 18, 2019.
  12. [12]
    Bauman, Martin (February 25, 2020). "Ben Fisk announces departure from Pacific FC; reveals he's staying in CPL".
  13. [13]
    "Atlético Ottawa announces Ben Fisk as club's first signing (EN/FR)". Atlético Ottawa. March 4, 2020. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
  14. [14]
    "Canadian Premier League". August 15, 2020.
  15. [15]
    Ben Fisk at Soccerway
  16. [16]
    "Atlético Ottawa vs. Cavalry - 27 August 2020". Soccerway. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  17. [17]
    "Atlético Ottawa parts ways with 8 players including Fisk, Kourouma". Canadian Premier League. February 26, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  18. [18]
    "Cavalry FC Signs Ben Fisk to 2021 Roster". Cavalry FC. August 3, 2021.
  19. [19]
    "Cavalry FC Announces Return of Four Integral Players for the 2022 Canadian Premier League Season". Cavalry FC. January 24, 2022.
  20. [20]
    "Gatorade Team of the Week (CPL Week 7)". Canadian Premier League. May 24, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  21. [21]
    Todd Saelhof (August 4, 2023). "Cavalry FC star Ben Fisk back in form, putting passes in perfect position". Calgary Sun.
  22. [22]
    "Vancouver FC acquire Ben Fisk from Cavalry FC". Canadian Premier League. January 9, 2024. Archived from the original on January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  23. [23]
    Jacques, John (January 9, 2024). "Veteran For Vancouver FC: Ben Fisk Comes Home". Northern Tribune. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  24. [24]
    Canadian men's team nominated for TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games; Canada Soccer, June 19, 2015
  25. [25]
    Canada Soccer Association. "Canada announces roster for Caribbean tour". Archived from the original on August 3, 2016. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
  26. [26]
    Canada Soccer Association. "Canada m23 defeat Guyana as part of Jubilee celebration". Archived from the original on August 1, 2017. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
  27. [27]
    "Ben Fisk". Canada Soccer. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  28. [28]
    "Ben Fisk » Club matches". WorldFootball. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
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