Peter McGlynn
Peter Fergus McGlynn (born 2 May 1989) is an Irish footballer.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Peter Fergus McGlynn | ||
Date of birth | 2 May 1989 | ||
Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | ||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1] | ||
Playing position(s) | Full back | ||
Youth career | |||
1997–2000 | Skerries Town | ||
2000–2008 | Shelbourne | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2008–2012 | UC Santa Barbara Gauchos | 77 | (2) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012 | Ventura County Fusion | 9 | (0) |
2013 | San Jose Earthquakes | 0 | (0) |
2014 | Drogheda United | 9 | (1) |
2015 | Bray Wanderers | 23 | (3) |
2016 | Longford Town | 23 | (2) |
2017 | Sacramento Republic | 7 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:18, 20 October 2017 (UTC) |
Career
College & Amateur
McGlynn played five years of college soccer at the University of California, Santa Barbara between 2008 and 2012, including a redshirted year in 2011 due to a season-ending injury.[2] During a match against UC Davis Aggies in 2012, McGlynn was arrested and escorted from the field in handcuffs after he had assaulted the referee.[3][4]
While at college McGlynn appeared for Premier Development League side Ventura County Fusion in 2012.[5]
Professional
On 22 January 2013 McGlynn was selected in the fourth round (72nd overall) of the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft by San Jose Earthquakes. He signed with San Jose on 15 February 2013.[6]
Following his release by San Jose at the end of the 2013 season, McGlynn returned to Ireland and spent time with Drogheda United, Bray Wanderers and Longford Town. McGlynn again headed to the United States on 16 November 2016, when he signed for United Soccer League side Sacramento Republic.[7]
References
- Jonas, Robert (22 January 2013). "2013 MLS Supplemental Draft: San Jose Earthquakes select three west coast collegians". www.centerlinesoccer.com. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
- http://www.ucsbgauchos.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/mcglynn_peter00.html?view=bio
- http://www.independent.com/news/2012/oct/29/ucsb-soccer-player-arrested-assaulting-referee/
- http://deadspin.com/5955673/a-uc-santa-barbara-soccer-player-was-handcuffed-on-the-field-and-removed-from-a-game-for-punching-a-referee
- http://soccerstats.us/bios/peter-mcglynn/
- https://www.sjearthquakes.com/post/2013/02/15/signing-rookie-defender-mcglynn-inks-deal
- http://www.sacrepublicfc.com/news_article/show/728422-sacramento-republic-fc-sign-utility-player-peter-mcglynn