Nick O'Callaghan
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nicholas O'Callaghan | ||
| Date of birth | March 11, 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Winter Springs, Florida, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | South Georgia Tormenta | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014 | Orlando City | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2017 | Elon Phoenix | 49 | (2) |
| 2018–2019 | FIU Panthers | 19 | (1) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015 | Orlando City U-23 | 0 | (0) |
| 2018 | SIMA Águilas | 4 | (0) |
| 2020 | Orlando City B | 6 | (0) |
| 2021– | South Georgia Tormenta | 23 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 2, 2021 | |||
Nick O'Callaghan (born March 11, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for South Georgia Tormenta in USL League One.
Career
[edit]Youth and college
[edit]O'Callaghan started his prep career at Winter Springs High School and was a member of the Orlando City SC academy, helping the team make the playoffs in 2014. He began his college soccer career at Elon University in 2015, appearing as a three-year starter for Elon Phoenix between 2015 and 2017, making 49 appearances, scoring 2 goals and tallying 5 assists.[1] In his senior year, O'Callaghan transferred to Florida International University, spending 2018 as a redshirted player.[2]
While at college, O'Callaghan appeared for USL PDL side Orlando City U-23 in 2015[3] and SIMA Águilas during their 2018 season.[4]
Orlando City B
[edit]On January 13, 2020, O'Callaghan was selected in the third round (57th overall) in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Orlando City.[5] In March 2020, he signed a professional contract with Orlando City B, the team's USL League One affiliate.[6] On August 1, 2020, he made his debut in the season opener, starting in a 2–0 defeat to South Georgia Tormenta.[7] He was released at the end of the season.[8]
South Georgia Tormenta
[edit]On February 23, 2021, O'Callaghan joined USL League One side South Georgia Tormenta.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Nicholas O'Callaghan - Men's Soccer". Elon University Athletics.
- ^ "Nick O'Callaghan - 2019 - Men's Soccer". FIU Athletics.
- ^ Rollins, Sean (January 13, 2020). "2020 MLS Draft: Lions Select FIU Left Back Nick O'Callaghan". The Mane Land.
- ^ "Statistics - 2018 Regular Season - USL League Two". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "Orlando City SC Selects Defender Nick O'Callaghan in Third Round of 2020 MLS SuperDraft | Orlando City Soccer Club".
- ^ Poe, Julia (March 3, 2020). "Orlando City B announces roster for 2020 USL League One season". Pro Soccer USA.
- ^ "South Georgia Tormenta FC vs. Orlando City B - August 1, 2020". www.uslleagueone.com.
- ^ "Orlando City B Announces Roster Statuses Following 2020 Season". www.orlandocitysc.com.
- ^ "TORMENTA FC BOLSTERS DEFENSE WITH NICK O'CALLAGHAN".
External links
[edit]- Nick O’Callaghan Elon bio
- Nick O’Callaghan FIU bio
- Nick O’Callaghan at Orlando City SC
- Nick O'Callaghan at Soccerway
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- 1997 births
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- Men's association football defenders
- Elon Phoenix men's soccer players
- FIU Panthers men's soccer players
- Living people
- Orlando City B players
- Orlando City SC draft picks
- Orlando City U-23 players
- People from Winter Springs, Florida
- SIMA Águilas players
- Soccer players from Florida
- Sportspeople from Seminole County, Florida
- Tormenta FC players
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