Michael Daly (soccer)

Michael "Mickey" Daly (born June 4, 1987) is an American soccer player.

Michael Daly
Personal information
Date of birth (1987-06-04) June 4, 1987
Place of birth Sonoma, California, United States
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s) Center Back
Youth career
2010–2011 Cal State Los Angeles
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2012 Ventura County Fusion 30 (3)
2013 Wilmington Hammerheads 22 (0)
2014–2015 Sacramento Republic 56 (6)
2016 Bethlehem Steel 9 (1)
2016Carolina RailHawks (loan) 6 (0)
2016 Carolina RailHawks 11 (0)
2017 Oklahoma City Energy 25 (1)
2018–2019 Fresno FC 59 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 25, 2019

Career

College

Daly played at California State University, Los Angeles where he made the 2009 NCAA Division II All America 1st team in 2009.[1]

Wilmington Hammerheads FC

Daly signed his first professional contract with USL Pro club Wilmington Hammerheads in April 2013. He made his debut on April 29, 2013 in a 3–1 loss to Phoenix FC.[2]

Sacramento Republic FC

Prior to the 2014 season, Daly was signed by Sacramento Republic FC for their inaugural season.[3] Daly impressed during the 2014 season earning 33 appearances, scoring 4 goals, and earning two USL Team of the Week awards.[4] Daly would win his first USL Championship with Sacramento defeating Harrisburg City Islanders 2-0 for the 2014 USL Pro Title.

The 2015 season would see Daly keep his starting place in the making 33 appearances and scoring twice. Sacramento would go on to make the playoffs for the second consecutive season, but lost out in the first round to eventual finalists LA Galaxy II.

Bethlehem Steel FC

On December 11, 2015, Daly signed with Bethlehem Steel FC.[5] Daly would become an immediate starter for the club making 9 appearances and tallying 1 goal for Steel FC.

Carolina Railhawks

In July 2016, Bethlehem Steel FC loaned Daly out to Carolina Railhawks for a one-month loan with the option to buy after.[6] Impressing through 6 matches, the Railhawks exercised their purchase option in September 2016, making the transfer permanent.[7]

OKC Energy

Daly signed with USL side OKC Energy FC on January 17, 2017.[8]

Fresno FC

Daly signed with new USL club Fresno FC on December 5, 2017.[9]

Career statistics

As of 6 November 2016

Club performanceLeagueCupContinentalTotal
ClubSeasonLeagueAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Wilmington Hammerheads FC 2013 USL Pro 2200000220
Sacramento Republic FC 2014 3043000334
2015 USL 2623000292
Bethlehem Steel FC 2016 91000091
Carolina Railhawks (loan) 2016 NASL 60000060
Carolina Railhawks 1100000110
Career statistics104760001107

References

  1. "Phoenix vs. Wilmington Hammerheads - 29 April 2013 - Soccerway". Int.soccerway.com. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
  2. "Republic FC Signs Seasoned MLS Player Justin Braun and Teen Phenom Mawolo Gissie". February 11, 2014. Archived from the original on April 19, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  3. "Mikey Daly". Sacrepublicfc.com. Archived from the original on September 25, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  4. "Bethlehem Steel FC sign Boluwatife Akinyode, Michael Daly and Gabe Gissie". Philadelphia Union. December 11, 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  5. "Steel FC Defender Mickey Daly loaned to Carolina Railhawks". Brotherly Game. July 22, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  6. "Railhawks Make Mickey Daly Loan Permanent". CarolinaRailhawks.com. September 1, 2016. Archived from the original on November 7, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  7. Communications, Energy FC (January 17, 2017). "Mickey Daly joins Energy FC for 2017 season". Energyfc.com. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
  8. Moreno, Angel (December 5, 2017). "Fresno FC signs pair of former USL champions as first-ever players". Fresnofc.com. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
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