Name: Simon Bird

Date of Birth: 07/24/1983

Weight: 185

Height: 6'0"

Position: Forward

Pro, Reserve, or Juventus Squad: Pro

Hometown: Lincoln, England

Brief Story: Simon played for Lincoln United in the Unibond Premier Division 1999-2001 making his league debut at 16 years old. Simon also had spells at Bolton Wanderers (EPL) and Grimsby Town (League One) in 2001. Simon also played three years at the University of Louisville.  

Awards and Honors:  Earned Conference USA Player of the Year 2003, Great Lakes All Region First Team 2003, Conference USA All First Team 2003, invited to MLS Combine 2003, twice voted in Soccer USA Team of the Week, Conference USA All Second Team 2002, Conference USA All Third Team 2001, top goal-scorer all 3 seasons played for U of L, and voted Most valuable offensive player all 3 seasons played for U of L.