Laurence Wyke

Laurence Wyke (born 20 September 1996) is an English footballer who last played as a midfielder for Atlanta United FC in Major League Soccer.

Laurence Wyke
Personal information
Date of birth (1996-09-20) 20 September 1996
Place of birth Bolton, England
Position(s) Midfielder, Defender
Youth career
2004–2013 Manchester United
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2016 Trinity Tigers 46 (11)
2017–2018 Furman Paladins 39 (16)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019 Atlanta United 2 29 (3)
2020 Atlanta United 7 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14:14, November 24, 2020 (UTC)

Career

Wyke spent time in the Manchester United academy whilst growing before heading to America to study and play college soccer at Trinity University and Furman University.[1] On 20 February 2019, Wyke joined USL Championship side Atlanta United 2.[2]

Following a successful first team debut against Nashville SC in the first game of the season, Wyke was promoted to Atlanta United FC on 5 March 2020. [3] He appeared in 7 MLS matches in the 2020 season before being released at the end of the year. [4]

References
  1. "Previewing every Englishman in the 2019 MLS Superdraft". englishplayersabroad.com. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
  2. "Atlanta United 2 signs Laurence Wyke". Atlanta United FC. 20 February 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
  3. "Atlanta United signs Laurence Wyke to first team contract". Atlanta United FC. 5 March 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  4. "Atlanta United announce year-end roster moves". Atlanta United FC. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.


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