Dave Simpson (soccer) - Asia, Return To Canada and Stargardt Eye Disease

Asia, Return To Canada and Stargardt Eye Disease

In July 2010 Simpson was signed by Thai Premier League side Chonburi. He scored his first goal in his second game against Pattaya United. He now plays the Left Midfield position. He suffered an ankle injury during his second game and has been utilized sparingly as a substitute since.He made his return to the full team on September 16 in a F.A Cup match against Pataya. Chonburi won the Hai F.A Cup in 2010. On December 30, 2010 while in Canada it was discovered that Simpson played with torn ligaments in his right ankle for more than 2 months. Simpson retired due to injury. He is the only Canadian soccer player too have ever played in the Thai Premier League, and the only player from Canada to play for Chonburi sharks.

In the winter of 2010 while on winter break from Chonburi, Dave was diagnosed with Stargardt Eye Disease, which affects central vision and can cause legal blindness. He had been suffering from the disease since the age of 18, but was unaware of its rare strain in his family. Stargardt disease, or fundus flavimaculatus, it is a inherited juvenile macular degeneration that causes progressive vision loss usually to the point of legal blindness. The progression usually starts between the ages of six and twelve years old and plateaus shortly after rapid reduction in visual acuity.

In April 2011 he signed for his home club Mississauga Eagles FC. He became captain in May 2011. He stopped in early September 2011. He officially ended his contract Dec 14th 2011 after only playing 9 games scoring 6 goals. He finished 2nd in team goals.