William Carey News
06.21.2010 - [Men's Soccer]
Andy Barron - history made
Andy Barron - history made
Hattiesburg MS - Andy Barron came of the bench late to help New Zealand secure an important and historic 1-1 tie against World Champions Italy in the FIFA World Cup currently under way in South Africa. The tie left New Zealand needing to beat Paraguay in the final group game to qualify for the knockout round of 16. The result and current standing was the best ever for a New Zealand team at a World Cup. 

Andy Barron

When Andy Barron went looking for a school in the States to play soccer at, he found William Carey University in Hattiesburg, MS to be the perfect fit. As a midfielder, Barron played for the Crusaders from 2000 to 2003.

At William Carey, he eventually was named a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics All-American and graduated with a degree in business management in 2004.

After playing in Ireland and New Zealand, Barron returned to the U.S. to play for the Minnesota Thunder of the United Soccer Leagues First Division in 2008.

After only participating in 11 games for the Thunder, he came back to New Zealand to play for Team Wellington midway through the NZFC 2008-09 campaign.

Now 29, Barron made his debut with the All Whites in the first match of a two-game friendly versus Malaysia on February 19, 2006.