Carlo Francesco Corazzin (born 30 May 1971) is a Canadian former professional soccer player who primarily played as a forward. He earned 34 caps for the Canada national team, scoring five goals, and represented his country at major tournaments including the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Following his playing career, Corazzin has worked in various coaching and technical development roles within Canadian soccer.
Early life and education
Carlo Corazzin was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He grew up in the city’s Italian‑Canadian community and began playing organized soccer at a young age, progressing through local youth clubs.
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Appearances* | Goals* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1995 | Vancouver 86ers | USL A‑League (Canada/USA) | – | – |
| 1996–1997 | Vancouver Whitecaps | USL A‑League | – | – |
| 1998–1999 | Montreal Impact | USL A‑League | – | – |
| 1999 | Luton Town* | English Football League Second Division | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | Richmond Kickers* | USL A‑League | – | – |
*Exact appearance and goal statistics for many of the A‑League seasons are not comprehensively documented in publicly available sources.
Corazzin began his senior career with the Vancouver 86ers, where he established himself as a prolific scorer in the Canadian Professional Soccer League. He later joined the Vancouver Whitecaps after the club’s rebranding. A move to Montreal Impact followed, during which he continued to be a regular starter in the league’s top tier. In 1999 he signed with English side Luton Town, but did not make a first‑team appearance owing to injury. He concluded his playing tenure with a brief spell at the Richmond Kickers before retiring in the early 2000s.
International career
Corazzin made his debut for the Canada men’s national team in 1997. Over a three‑year span he earned 34 caps and scored five goals. He was a member of the squad that finished as runners‑up at the 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup, contributing an assist in the tournament’s knockout stage. He also participated in the early rounds of the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, including the decisive 2–1 victory over Mexico in November 2000—an historic win for Canadian soccer.
Coaching and technical roles
After retiring as a player, Corazzin transitioned to coaching and sport development. His positions have included:
- Assistant coach with the Canada women’s national team (2010–2012).
- Head coach of the Canada U‑20 women’s national team during the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s U‑20 Championship cycle.
- Technical director and academy coach with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC youth system, where he has overseen talent identification and development pathways.
Corazzin is recognized for his emphasis on technical skill development and mentorship of young Canadian players.
Personal life
Corazzin holds dual Canadian‑Italian citizenship. He is married and has three children. Outside of soccer, he has been involved in community outreach programs promoting sports participation among youth in British Columbia.
Honours
- Canada national team – CONCACAF Gold Cup runner‑up: 2000
- Vancouver 86ers – USL A‑League regular‑season champions: 1993 (shared)
References
- Canada Soccer Association, Player Database.
- USL (United Soccer League) historical player records.
- CONCACAF Gold Cup archives, 2000 tournament.
Note: Detailed statistical records for several seasons in the USL A‑League era are incomplete; figures provided reflect the information available from official league and federation sources.