Former Major League Soccer player and Canadian International Kevin Harmse joined Simon Fraser University as an assistant coach with the men’s soccer program in December 2014. Kevin has his USSF National "B" Coaching License.
Harmse played professionally for 12 years and spent time with five different clubs in his MLS career, including three seasons with Whitecaps FC and two seasons with Toronto FC, and he was a member of LA Galaxy during David Beckham’s first season in Los Angeles. Harmse last played for Whitecaps FC in 2011. He retired in 2013 due to a persistent knee injury after appearing in 39 games for San Antonio Scorpions.
Harmse also played professionally with Tromsø IL in the Norwegian Premier League and with FC Nitra of the Slovakian Superliga.
Internationally, Harmse made nine appearances for Canada, including the country's run to the semifinals of the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The former defender/midfielder also spent time with Canada's U-23 Olympic team. At the U-20 level, Harmse represented Canada at the 2003 FIFA U-20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates, helping his country reach the quarterfinals before falling 2-1 in extra time to eventual finalists Spain.
Harmse is a native of Johannesburg, South Africa. He played his youth soccer for Coquitlam Metro Ford and Roman Tulis European Soccer Academy.
