Milo Barton

Milo Barton (born July 29, 1998) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for San Diego 1904 FC in the National Independent Soccer Association.

Milo Barton
Personal information
Full name Milo Barton
Date of birth (1998-07-29) July 29, 1998
Place of birth England
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 San Diego 1904
Number 98
Youth career
–2015 Del Mar Carmel Valley Sharks
2016–2017 Seattle Sounders
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Seattle Sounders 2 7 (0)
2019– San Diego 1904 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of March 17, 2020

Career

Youth

In 2008, Barton moved with his family to San Diego when his father was named as the U-18 coach for Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer.[1][2]

While playing for the Cathedral Catholic High School boys soccer team, Barton was named to the 2015 and 2016 All-San Diego Section first teams, and won player of the year for the 2016 season.[3][4]

After originally being committed to play soccer for UC Santa Barbara, Barton opted to instead join the Sounders' academy system.[5] On August 1, 2016, during an interview done by Barton's father, it was announced Barton had signed to be a part of the Sounders' academy.[1]

Professional

Barton made his professional debut with Seattle Sounders FC 2 on September 24, 2016 in a 2–0 loss to Swope Park Rangers in the last match of the 2016 season. Barton appeared for 61 minutes before being subbed off.[6] He made his first start on May 28, 2017 in a 2–2 draw against Sacramento Republic FC.[7]

In late 2019 Barton was signed by San Diego 1904 FC ahead of the team's inaugural season in the newly established National Independent Soccer Association.

International career

In October 2016, Barton was called up by Brad Friedel to the USA under-19 side for a training camp and friendly against Club Tijuana.[8]

Personal life

Barton was born to Warren and Candy Barton. His father, Warren Barton, is a former English footballer and currently a television pundit for Fox Sports in the United States. Barton is one of two children, he is two years older than his younger brother Kane.[9]

Career statistics
As of June 6, 2017
Club Season League Playoffs Total
AppsGoalsAssistsAppsGoalsAssistsAppsGoalsAssists
Seattle Sounders FC 2 2016[10] 100000100
2017[11] 400000400
Seattle Sounders FC 2 total 500000500
Career total 500000500

References
  1. Heinzen, Aaron; Jackson, Danny; Barton, Warren (August 2, 2016). Warren Barton discusses the Sounders academy and upcoming English Premier League season. Youtube.com: Seattle Sounders FC. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  2. Krishnaiyer, Kartik (August 27, 2008). "Warren Barton Joins LA Galaxy Staff". EnglandFootballOnline.com. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  3. "2014-15 All-San Diego Section boys soccer team". SanDiegoUnionTribune.com. March 25, 2015. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  4. "2015-16 All-CIF San Diego Section boys soccer team". SanDiegoUnionTribune.com. March 12, 2016. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  5. Mondello, Joseph (January 23, 2017). "Academy Best of 2016: Young Sounders receive plethora of U.S. Soccer call-ups". SoundersFC.com. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  6. "Sounders FC 2 falls 2-0 versus Swope Park Rangers in season finale". SoundersFC.com. September 24, 2016. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  7. Burbidge, Scott (June 1, 2017). "Sounders 2 play well in disappointing draw with Sacramento Republic FC". SounderAtHeart.com. SB Nation. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
  8. "Friedel names U19 roster for training camp". topdrawersoccer.com. 3 October 2016. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
  9. "Warren Barton". EnglandFootballOnline.com. July 3, 2013. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  10. "Seattle Sounders FC 2 - 2016 Regular Season - Statistics". USLSoccer.com. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  11. "Seattle Sounders FC 2 Player Stats". USLSoccer.com. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
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