Collin Verfurth

Collin Verfurth (born March 8, 1996) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for New England Revolution in MLS.

Collin Verfurth
Personal information
Date of birth (1996-03-08) March 8, 1996
Place of birth Reston, Virginia, United States
Height 194 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Playing position(s) Defender, Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 New England Revolution
Number 35
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2017 Virginia Tech Hokies 72 (9)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Reading United 0 (0)
2018 Northern Virginia United
2019 Loudoun United 23 (0)
2020– New England Revolution II 1 (0)
2020– New England Revolution 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of July 25, 2020

College

Verfurth played NCAA Division I college soccer for Virginia Tech Hokies in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). In 2014 he appeared in 14 games, making 13 starts. In 2015 he played in 16 games with 15 starts including 2 goals and 11 shots on goal for the season. In 2016 Verfurth started 21 games recording 5 points for the season (2 goals & 1 assist). He also scored the game winning goals against Georgetown and Delaware. In 2017 he started and played 19 games while tallying 8 points for the season (4 goals including 2 game winners). He also scored the opening goal in the Hokies' First Round NCAA Tournament win over Air Force.

Professional

It was announced on March 8, 2019 that Verfurth had signed with the Loudoun United for his first professional deal and he has played 9 games with Loudoun United as of 7 June 2019. Verfurth scored his first professional point with an assist against the Charlotte Independence in a 3-1 win for Loundoun United.[1]

Verfurth was loaned to D.C. United and had his debut with the MLS club starting, and playing the entire game, in an international friendly against Real Betis of the Spanish First Division.

In January 2020, Verfurth joined USL League One expansion side New England Revolution II ahead of the 2020 season.[2] On July 6, 2020, Verfurth joined New England's senior side in MLS.[3]

References
  1. "Collin Verfurth - Loudoun United FC – USL Championship". uslchampionship.com. Retrieved March 17, 2019.
  2. "Revolution II Announces First Additions to Inaugural Roster". uslleagueone.com. January 7, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  3. https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/post/2020/07/06/revolution-sign-defender-collin-verfurth-revolution-ii
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