Nick O'Callaghan

Nick O'Callaghan (born March 11, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender.

Nick O'Callaghan
Personal information
Full name Nicholas O'Callaghan
Date of birth (1997-03-11) March 11, 1997
Place of birth Winter Springs, Florida, United States
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
2014 Orlando City
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2017 Elon Phoenix 49 (2)
2018–2019 FIU Panthers 19 (1)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015 Orlando City U-23 0 (0)
2018 SIMA Águilas 4 (0)
2020 Orlando City B 6 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 12, 2020

Career

Youth and college

O'Callaghan started his prep career at Winter Springs High School and was a member of the Orlando City SC academy, helping the team make the playoffs in 2014. He began his college soccer career at Elon University in 2015, appearing as a three-year starter for Elon Phoenix between 2015 and 2017, making 49 appearances, scoring 2 goals and tallying 5 assists.[1] In his senior year, O'Callaghan transferred to Florida International University, spending 2018 as a redshirted player.[2]

While at college, O'Callaghan appeared for USL PDL side Orlando City U-23 in 2015[3] and SIMA Águilas during their 2018 season.[4]

Orlando City B

On January 13, 2020, O'Callaghan was selected in the third round (57th overall) in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Orlando City.[5] In March 2020, he signed a professional contract with Orlando City B, the team's USL League One affiliate.[6] On August 1, 2020, he made his debut in the season opener, starting in a 2–0 defeat to South Georgia Tormenta.[7] He was released at the end of the season.[8]

References
  1. "Nicholas O'Callaghan - Men's Soccer". Elon University Athletics.
  2. "Nick O'Callaghan - 2019 - Men's Soccer". FIU Athletics.
  3. Rollins, Sean (January 13, 2020). "2020 MLS Draft: Lions Select FIU Left Back Nick O'Callaghan". The Mane Land.
  4. "Statistics - 2018 Regular Season - USL League Two". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. "Orlando City SC Selects Defender Nick O'Callaghan in Third Round of 2020 MLS SuperDraft | Orlando City Soccer Club".
  6. Poe, Julia (March 3, 2020). "Orlando City B announces roster for 2020 USL League One season". Pro Soccer USA.
  7. "South Georgia Tormenta FC vs. Orlando City B - August 1, 2020". www.uslleagueone.com.
  8. "Orlando City B Announces Roster Statuses Following 2020 Season". www.orlandocitysc.com.
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