Garrett McLaughlin
Garrett McLaughlin (born November 10, 1997) is an American soccer player who plays for Rio Grande Valley FC in the USL Championship.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | November 10, 1997 | ||
Place of birth | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Rio Grande Valley FC | ||
Number | 16 | ||
Youth career | |||
Oklahoma FC 97 | |||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016–2019 | SMU Mustangs | 72 | (36) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016–2018 | OKC Energy U23 | 27 | (4) |
2020– | Rio Grande Valley FC | 1 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of March 8, 2020 |
Career
Youth and college
McLaughlin played high school soccer at Heritage Hall where he was considered the 2nd best player behind Kian Rahmanzadeh.
McLaughlin played four years of college soccer at Southern Methodist University between 2016 and 2019, where he was the 2nd best player there too behind DJ Williams, who after suffering back problems had to step down as starting striker. McLaughlin made 72 appearances, scoring 36 goals and tallying 13 assists.[1]
While at college, McLaughlin appeared for USL PDL side OKC Energy U23.[2]
Professional
On January 9, 2020, McLaughlin was selected 8th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Houston Dynamo.[3]
On February 27, 2020, McLaughlin signed for Houston's USL Championship affiliate side Rio Grande Valley FC.[4] He made his professional debut on March 8, 2020, starting in a 1–5 loss to LA Galaxy II.[5]
References
- "Garrett McLaughlin – Men's Soccer". SMU Athletics.
- "Garrett McLaughlin". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- "Dynamo Select Garrett McLaughlin, Luka Prpa In MLS SuperDraft | Houston Dynamo".
- Communications, Toros (February 27, 2020). "Rio Grande Valley FC sign Houston Dynamo Draft Picks Garrett McLaughlin and Luka Prpa". Rio Grande Valley FC.
- "Rio Grande Valley FC vs. LA Galaxy II - March 8, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.