Garrett McLaughlin

Garrett McLaughlin (born November 10, 1997) is an American soccer player who plays for Rio Grande Valley FC in the USL Championship.

Garrett McLaughlin
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-11-10) 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
  1. "Garrett McLaughlin – Men's Soccer". SMU Athletics.
  2. "Garrett McLaughlin". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  3. "Dynamo Select Garrett McLaughlin, Luka Prpa In MLS SuperDraft | Houston Dynamo".
  4. Communications, Toros (February 27, 2020). "Rio Grande Valley FC sign Houston Dynamo Draft Picks Garrett McLaughlin and Luka Prpa". Rio Grande Valley FC.
  5. "Rio Grande Valley FC vs. LA Galaxy II - March 8, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.


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