Chad Bond

Chad David Bond (born 20 April 1987 in Neath) is a Welsh footballer who plays for Saint Louis FC in the United Soccer League. He is a former Wales under-19 international and has also represented his country at semi-professional level.

Career

The Neath-born youngster started his career with Swansea City and spent time on loan at Conference South side Newport County. He made his professional debut for Swansea in a 4–0 win over Rushden & Diamonds in the Football League Trophy on 22 November 2005, but was released by manager Kenny Jackett in 2005. He joined Port Talbot Town in the Welsh Premier League

Following the appointment of former Swansea player Roberto Martínez as manager, Bond was handed a trial at Swansea in a pre-season friendly against Hamilton in which he came off the bench to score twice. His performance convinced Martinez to hand him a one-year deal to return to the Liberty Stadium.

In early 2008 he was loaned out to Spanish side CF Balaguer and during the summer of 2008 was involved in first-team preparations for the Championship, which included a few appearances on the club's tour of Spain. On 22 August 2009, Bond made his league debut for Swansea when he started in a 1–0 win over Coventry City. He also went out on loan to Swedish team Östersunds FK.