Sheldon Thomas (soccer)  Sheldon Thomas (born December 8, 1972) is a former Trinidadian soccer player who played for LA Galaxy. He also played for South China Athletic Club and Orange County Waves, and was capped three times for Trinidad & Tobago. Thomas attended El Camino College and St. Benedict's College before studying at California State University in 1996. He was named All American and Athlete of the Year in 1996 and 1997 for the Mountain Pacific Division. After graduating, Thomas joined Hong Kong side South China Athletic Club. He won honors of MVP with a double championship in the Vice Roy Cup and the Hong Kong FA Cup. During his time in Asia, he also represented the club in the Asian Club Championships. Thomas moved back to the United States in 1999 and joined Orange County Waves. In 2000, Thomas was called up to represent LA Galaxy, the parent club of the Orange County Waves, in the World Club Championships. Sheldon made a single appearance for the club with a nine minute cameo from the bench. Thomas was called up to the Trinidad & Tobago national team in 1998. He made his international debut in a 2–1 win over Martinique in the Caribbean Cup, and also featured in wins against Dominica and Haiti.