About Willie Watson
Lived 1949 – 2026 (aged 76). Willie Watson was an American association football player.
William Watson (4 December 1949 – 30 March 2026) was a Scottish footballer, who played as a defender.
Watson signed with Manchester United F.C in 1970. He made limited appearances for the club and spent part of 1973 on loan with the Miami Toros of the North American Soccer League. After returning to England, Watson made a free transfer to Motherwell. In 1978, Watson moved to Dundee for two seasons. In 1980, he moved to the United States and signed with the Phoenix Inferno of the Major Indoor Soccer League. He spent four seasons with Phoenix. In the last season, the team was renamed the Phoenix Pride because the new Mormon ownership objected to the reference to hell. Watson died on 30 March 2026, at the age of 76.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willie Watson?
association football player (1949–2026)
When was Willie Watson born?
Willie Watson was born on 4 December 1949 in New Stevenston.
When did Willie Watson die?
Willie Watson died on 30 March 2026.
What was Willie Watson's occupation?
Willie Watson was an association football player.
What nationality was Willie Watson?
Willie Watson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Willie Watson (footballer, born 1949)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie Watson. https://biography.guide/willie-watson-association-football-player/
MLA: "Willie Watson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willie-watson-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Willie Watson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willie-watson-association-football-player/.
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