Simon Fitch
Michael Simon Fitch is an American soccer player who most recently played as a defender for USL League One club Richmond Kickers.
Career
Youth, college and amateur
Fitch attended St. Christopher's School, leading the team to the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association State Championship in 2016, serving as team captain for three years, and was a High School Honor Roll member. During 2016 and 2017, he also played club soccer with Richmond United.In 2017, Fitch went to George Washington University to play college soccer. He made 18 appearances for the Colonials, before transferring to Virginia Commonwealth University in 2018. With the Rams, Fitch went on to make 63 appearances, scoring five goals and tallying four assists. He earned Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team honors in four consecutive seasons.
While at college, Fitch also played in the USL League Two with Lionsbridge FC. The 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but made four appearances and scored a single goal in the 2021 season.