Nick O'Callaghan
Nick O'Callaghan (born March 11, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for Orlando City B in USL League One.
Personal information | |||
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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) | ||
Playing position(s) | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Orlando City B | ||
Number | 72 | ||
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 | 2 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of August 7, 2020 |
Career
Youth and college
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
On January 13, 2020, Dean 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]
References
- "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.
External links
- Nick O’Callaghan Elon bio
- Nick O’Callaghan FIU bio
- Nick O’Callaghan at Orlando City SC
- Nick O'Callaghan at Soccerway