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What is the precise birth date of Mark Simpson, the subject of this biographical profile?
Answer: True
Explanation: The source material indicates that Mark Simpson was born on March 18, 1966.
Did Mark Simpson participate in collegiate soccer for Eastern Illinois University during his youth career?
Answer: True
Explanation: According to the provided information, Mark Simpson played his youth soccer for Eastern Illinois University.
What is Mark Simpson's listed height in meters?
Answer: True
Explanation: Mark Simpson's listed height is 1.85 meters.
What was Mark Simpson's place of birth?
Answer: True
Explanation: Mark Simpson's birth location was Wilmington, Ohio, United States.
What is Mark Simpson's complete birth date as indicated in the source material?
Answer: March 18, 1966
Explanation: The source material explicitly states that Mark Simpson was born on March 18, 1966.
At which university did Mark Simpson participate in soccer during his youth career?
Answer: Eastern Illinois University
Explanation: Mark Simpson attended Eastern Illinois University for his youth soccer career.
Specify the duration of Mark Simpson's tenure with the Chicago Power, an indoor soccer team.
Answer: True
Explanation: Mark Simpson played for the Chicago Power, an indoor soccer team, from 1988 to 1995.
What were Mark Simpson's statistics for the Dayton Dynamo (indoor)?
Answer: True
Explanation: Mark Simpson recorded 12 appearances and scored 1 goal for the Dayton Dynamo (indoor).
Did Mark Simpson play 15 games for the Cincinnati Silverbacks (indoor) and score 1 goal?
Answer: False
Explanation: Mark Simpson played 15 games for the Cincinnati Silverbacks (indoor) but scored 0 goals, not 1.
What were Mark Simpson's statistics for the Buffalo Blizzard (indoor)?
Answer: True
Explanation: Mark Simpson played 13 games for the Buffalo Blizzard (indoor) and scored 0 goals.
When did Mark Simpson join the Cincinnati Silverbacks of the NPSL?
Answer: True
Explanation: Mark Simpson joined the Cincinnati Silverbacks of the NPSL in the fall of 1995.
In what month and year did Mark Simpson join the Chicago Power of the American Indoor Soccer Association (AISA)?
Answer: True
Explanation: Mark Simpson joined the Chicago Power of the American Indoor Soccer Association (AISA) in October 1988.
Did Mark Simpson play indoor soccer for the Chicago Power during the 1995-1996 season?
Answer: False
Explanation: Mark Simpson played indoor soccer for the Chicago Power from 1988 to February 1995, concluding before the 1995-1996 season.
Did Mark Simpson play indoor soccer for the Chicago Power for seven consecutive seasons?
Answer: True
Explanation: Mark Simpson played for the Chicago Power from October 1988 until February 1995, encompassing seven full seasons (1988-89 through 1994-95).
Based on the provided timeframe, for how many years did Mark Simpson play indoor soccer for the Chicago Power?
Answer: 7 years (1988-1995)
Explanation: Mark Simpson played for the Chicago Power from October 1988 until February 1995, encompassing seven full seasons.
What were Mark Simpson's playing statistics for the Dayton Dynamo (indoor)?
Answer: 12 appearances, 1 goal
Explanation: Mark Simpson recorded 12 appearances and scored 1 goal for the Dayton Dynamo (indoor).
How many goals did Mark Simpson score for the Cincinnati Silverbacks (indoor)?
Answer: 0 goals
Explanation: Mark Simpson scored 0 goals for the Cincinnati Silverbacks (indoor), despite making 15 appearances.
Mark Simpson played 13 games for which specific indoor team?
Answer: Buffalo Blizzard
Explanation: Mark Simpson played 13 games for the Buffalo Blizzard (indoor).
Was Mark Simpson's primary playing position throughout his career consistently forward?
Answer: False
Explanation: The source material indicates that Mark Simpson's primary playing position was goalkeeper, not forward.
Did Mark Simpson compete professionally in both Major League Soccer (MLS) and the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL)?
Answer: True
Explanation: The provided data confirms that Mark Simpson played in both Major League Soccer (MLS) and the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL).
Did Mark Simpson score 5 goals for D.C. United during his Major League Soccer career?
Answer: False
Explanation: The provided statistics indicate that Mark Simpson scored 0 goals for D.C. United during his MLS career, not 5.
Was Mark Simpson the starting goalkeeper for D.C. United during their 1996 MLS Cup victory?
Answer: True
Explanation: Yes, Mark Simpson was the starting goalkeeper for D.C. United when they won the MLS Cup in 1996.
Did Mark Simpson represent the United States in international competition for the senior men's national soccer team?
Answer: False
Explanation: The source material indicates Mark Simpson represented the United States for the U.S. National Futsal Team, not the senior men's national soccer team.
How did Mark Simpson join D.C. United in 1996?
Answer: True
Explanation: Mark Simpson joined D.C. United in 1996 after being sent on loan from the Cincinnati Silverbacks, as he was not selected in the MLS Supplemental Combine draft.
In which league and year did Mark Simpson play for the Orlando Lions?
Answer: True
Explanation: Mark Simpson played for the Orlando Lions in the American Professional Soccer League (APSL) in 1990.
How many seasons did Mark Simpson play with D.C. United?
Answer: True
Explanation: Mark Simpson played six seasons with D.C. United.
In which league and season did Mark Simpson play with the Rockford Raptors?
Answer: True
Explanation: Mark Simpson played with the Rockford Raptors in the USISL during the summer of 1994.
Was Mark Simpson the backup goalkeeper for D.C. United for the entirety of the 1996 season?
Answer: False
Explanation: While Mark Simpson began the 1996 season as a backup, he ultimately made fifteen regular season appearances and became the starting goalkeeper for the playoffs.
Who was the head coach of D.C. United when Mark Simpson joined the team?
Answer: True
Explanation: Bruce Arena was the head coach of D.C. United when Mark Simpson joined the team.
For which national team did Mark Simpson earn one cap?
Answer: True
Explanation: Mark Simpson earned one cap for the U.S. National Futsal Team.
Did Mark Simpson play in the American Professional Soccer League (APSL) with the Orlando Lions in 1990?
Answer: True
Explanation: Yes, Mark Simpson played in the American Professional Soccer League (APSL) with the Orlando Lions in 1990.
Was Mark Simpson the goalkeeper for the U.S. National Futsal Team in 1999?
Answer: True
Explanation: Yes, Mark Simpson earned one cap for the U.S. National Futsal Team in 1999, indicating he played as their goalkeeper in at least one match.
Which of the following positions is identified as Mark Simpson's primary playing role?
Answer: Goalkeeper
Explanation: Mark Simpson's primary playing position throughout his career was goalkeeper.
Identify the professional soccer league that is NOT mentioned in the source material as a league in which Mark Simpson competed.
Answer: English Premier League (EPL)
Explanation: The source material lists Mark Simpson's participation in MLS, NPSL, and APSL, but does not mention the English Premier League (EPL).
What were Mark Simpson's goal-scoring statistics during his tenure with D.C. United in Major League Soccer?
Answer: 0 goals in 53 appearances
Explanation: Mark Simpson made 53 appearances for D.C. United in Major League Soccer and scored 0 goals.
What significant team achievement did Mark Simpson partake in with D.C. United in 1996?
Answer: Won the MLS Cup
Explanation: In 1996, Mark Simpson was the starting goalkeeper for D.C. United when they won the MLS Cup.
For which specific U.S. national team did Mark Simpson earn one cap?
Answer: U.S. National Futsal Team
Explanation: Mark Simpson earned one cap for the U.S. National Futsal Team.
Describe the initial circumstances of Mark Simpson's joining D.C. United in 1996.
Answer: He was sent on loan from the Cincinnati Silverbacks.
Explanation: Mark Simpson initially joined D.C. United in 1996 on loan from the Cincinnati Silverbacks.
In which league did Mark Simpson play for the Rockford Raptors during the summer of 1994?
Answer: USISL
Explanation: Mark Simpson played for the Rockford Raptors in the USISL during the summer of 1994.
Quantify the number of seasons Mark Simpson played for D.C. United.
Answer: Six seasons
Explanation: Mark Simpson played six seasons for D.C. United.
Which statement accurately characterizes Mark Simpson's draft status for the 1996 MLS season?
Answer: He was not selected in the supplemental combine draft.
Explanation: Mark Simpson was not selected in the 1996 MLS Supplemental Combine draft.
At what date did Mark Simpson officially retire from professional soccer?
Answer: True
Explanation: Mark Simpson officially retired from professional soccer on January 8, 2002.
Did Mark Simpson immediately assume the role of head coach of D.C. United upon his retirement?
Answer: False
Explanation: Following his retirement, Mark Simpson initially served as a goalkeeper coach for D.C. United, not immediately as head coach.
In what year was Mark Simpson announced as the Director of Soccer Operations for Virginia Cavalry FC?
Answer: True
Explanation: Mark Simpson was announced as the Director of Soccer Operations for Virginia Cavalry FC in 2012.
In what capacity and for which D.C. United team did Mark Simpson serve in 2002?
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2002, Mark Simpson served as the goalkeeper coach for D.C. United's Super Y-League team.
In what year did Mark Simpson serve as an assistant coach for the Virginia Beach Mariners?
Answer: True
Explanation: Mark Simpson served as an assistant coach for the Virginia Beach Mariners in 2002.
What was the duration of Mark Simpson's tenure as assistant coach for D.C. United?
Answer: True
Explanation: Mark Simpson's coaching role as assistant coach for D.C. United lasted from 2004 until 2010.
At what date did Mark Simpson officially retire from his playing career?
Answer: January 8, 2002
Explanation: Mark Simpson officially retired from his playing career on January 8, 2002.
What was the initial coaching role Mark Simpson assumed with D.C. United following his retirement as a player?
Answer: Goalkeeper Coach
Explanation: After retiring as a player, Mark Simpson first held the role of goalkeeper coach with D.C. United.
For which planned team was Mark Simpson announced as Director of Soccer Operations?
Answer: Virginia Cavalry FC
Explanation: Mark Simpson was announced as Director of Soccer Operations for the planned Virginia Cavalry FC.
Beyond his role with D.C. United's senior team, which youth team did Mark Simpson also coach?
Answer: D.C. United Super Y-League team
Explanation: In addition to coaching D.C. United's senior team, Mark Simpson also served as the goalkeeper coach for D.C. United's Super Y-League team in 2002.
What capacity did Mark Simpson serve in with the Virginia Beach Mariners?
Answer: Assistant Coach
Explanation: Mark Simpson served as an assistant coach for the Virginia Beach Mariners.
Was Mark Simpson sidelined for over two years due to a knee infection following surgery?
Answer: False
Explanation: The provided information states that a knee infection following surgery sidelined Mark Simpson for approximately a year and a half, not over two years.
What occurred after Mark Simpson was drafted by the Chicago Sting in 1988?
Answer: True
Explanation: Mark Simpson was drafted by the Chicago Sting in 1988; however, the team subsequently folded, leading to his selection in a dispersal draft.
Did Mark Simpson score 1 goal during his loan spell with MLS Pro-40?
Answer: False
Explanation: During his loan spell with MLS Pro-40, Mark Simpson played 2 games and scored 0 goals, not 1.
What specific knee injury did Mark Simpson sustain thirteen games into the 1997 season?
Answer: True
Explanation: Mark Simpson tore his lateral meniscus thirteen games into the 1997 season, not his ACL.
Was Mark Simpson sidelined for less than a year due to his knee injury and subsequent infection?
Answer: False
Explanation: Mark Simpson was sidelined for approximately a year and a half due to his knee injury and subsequent infection, not less than a year.
Did Mark Simpson play for the San Diego Sockers after they selected him in the dispersal draft?
Answer: False
Explanation: Although Mark Simpson was selected by the San Diego Sockers in the dispersal draft after the Chicago Sting folded, they did not sign him to a contract, and he did not play for them.
Does the asterisk (*) next to 'Senior career' in the infobox refer to statistics from international matches?
Answer: False
Explanation: No, the asterisk (*) next to 'Senior career' in the infobox refers to statistics from club domestic league competitions, not international matches.
Define the term 'cap' in the context of international sports.
Answer: True
Explanation: A 'cap' in international sports is awarded for each appearance in an official national team match.
Is a 'dispersal draft' used when a player is traded between two active teams?
Answer: False
Explanation: No, a 'dispersal draft' is used when a team ceases operations, not when a player is traded between active teams.
Is the 'vcard' in the infobox a standard HTML element for displaying article navigation?
Answer: False
Explanation: No, the 'vcard' in the infobox is a microformat used for representing contact information, not for article navigation.
Did Mark Simpson play for the Chicago Sting in the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL)?
Answer: False
Explanation: Mark Simpson was drafted by the Chicago Sting in 1988, but the team folded shortly thereafter; he did not play for them in the MISL.
Was Mark Simpson on loan to the MLS Pro-40 team from D.C. United?
Answer: False
Explanation: While Mark Simpson played for the MLS Pro-40 team on loan as part of his comeback from injury, the provided source material does not indicate this loan was from D.C. United during that period.
Did Mark Simpson's career conclude due to complications arising from a knee infection?
Answer: False
Explanation: No, while Mark Simpson experienced complications from a knee infection that sidelined him significantly, his career continued after recovery, and he retired in 2002 before transitioning to coaching.
What specific knee injury did Mark Simpson sustain during the 1997 season?
Answer: Torn lateral meniscus
Explanation: During the 1997 season, Mark Simpson sustained a tear to his lateral meniscus thirteen games into the season.
Quantify the duration Mark Simpson was sidelined due to his knee injury and the subsequent infection.
Answer: Approximately a year and a half
Explanation: Mark Simpson was sidelined for approximately a year and a half due to his knee injury and subsequent infection.
Which team drafted Mark Simpson in 1988, subsequently ceasing operations shortly thereafter?
Answer: Chicago Sting
Explanation: Mark Simpson was drafted by the Chicago Sting in 1988, but the team folded shortly after.
For which team did Mark Simpson play 2 games during his loan spell?
Answer: MLS Pro-40
Explanation: During his loan spell, Mark Simpson played 2 games for the MLS Pro-40 team.
Describe the initial phase of Mark Simpson's comeback following his 1997 injury and subsequent infection.
Answer: By going on loan to the MLS Pro-40 team.
Explanation: Mark Simpson began his comeback after his 1997 injury and subsequent infection by going on loan to the MLS Pro-40 team.
What is the function of the 'vcard' within the infobox table?
Answer: To provide contact information in a structured format.
Explanation: The 'vcard' in the infobox serves to provide contact information in a structured format, utilizing HTML microformats.
What does the term 'dispersal draft' refer to in the context of sports leagues?
Answer: A draft held when a team ceases operations.
Explanation: A 'dispersal draft' refers to a draft held when a team ceases operations, allowing other teams to select players from that defunct team.
What does the term 'cap' represent in international sports?
Answer: An award given for each appearance in an official national team match.
Explanation: A 'cap' in international sports represents an award given for each appearance in an official national team match.