Paul Crossley (14 July 1948 – 11 March 1996) was an English professional footballer. He usually played as a winger. Career Crossley spent most of his career playing in the lower divisions of The Football League in England, but also enjoyed spells in the US with Seattle Sounders. He finished his career with the Baltimore Blast of the Major Indoor Soccer League. Crossley served as an assistant coach with Loyola University. In 1991, he became the head coach of Shoreline Community College in Seattle. He also coached at several local high schools including Bothell, Shorecrest, Lynnwood, and Redmond. At the time of his death by heart attack, he had compiled a 46-30-17 record at Shoreline. References External links NASL/MISL stats Pro Soccer Player Paul Crossley Went From Sounders To Coaching 1948 births 1996 deaths Baltimore Blast (1980–1992) players Chester City F.C. players English footballers English expatriate footballers Footballers from Rochdale English Football League players Association football wingers Major Indoor Soccer League (1978–1992) players North American Soccer League (1968–1984) players Preston North End F.C. players Rochdale A.F.C. players Seattle Sounders (1974–1983) players Southport F.C. players Tranmere Rovers F.C. players English expatriate sportspeople in the United States Expatriate soccer players in the United States