Wellness Journal
Art Welch
2026-11-14 22:07:26 · Cedar Herald Index
Art Welch (born 16 April 1944) is a Jamaican former professional soccer player who played in the North American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League.
He began his career in Jamaica with Cavaliers FC, alongside twin brother Asher.

In May 1977, the Las Vegas Quicksilvers traded Welch to the Washington Diplomats in exchange for Tom Galati.

Welch also represented the Jamaica national team in international play, appearing in qualifying matches for the 1966 and 1970 World Cup tournaments.

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NASL/MISL career stats
1944 births
Living people
Footballers from Kingston, Jamaica
Atlanta Chiefs players
Baltimore Bays players
Jamaican men's footballers
Jamaica men's international footballers
Jamaican expatriate men's footballers
Jamaican emigrants to the United States
Major Indoor Soccer League (1978–1992) players
National Professional Soccer League (1967) players
North American Soccer League (1968–1984) players
North American Soccer League (1968–1984) indoor players
San Diego Jaws players
San Francisco Fog (MISL) players
San Jose Earthquakes (1974–1988) players
Vancouver Whitecaps (1974–1984) players
Washington Diplomats (NASL) players
Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States
Expatriate men's soccer players in Canada
Jamaican expatriate sportspeople in Canada
Jamaican expatriate sportspeople in the United States
Jamaican twins
Men's association football forwards
Cavalier F.C. players