Ian Murphy (soccer)

Ian Murphy is an American soccer player who plays as a defender, currently signed with FC Cincinnati in Major League Soccer.

Ian Murphy
Personal information
Date of birth (2000-01-16) January 16, 2000
Place of birth Redlands, California, United States
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 FC Cincinnati
Number 32
Youth career
0000–2018 FC Golden State
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2021 Duke Blue Devils 69 (3)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– FC Cincinnati 2 (0)
National team
2014 United States U14
2015 United States U15
2016 United States U17
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of March 13, 2022

Career

Youth

Murphy played club soccer as part of the FC Golden State academy, helping the team to the finals of the Dallas Cup in 2014–15, and a first-place finish in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in 2016–17.[1]

College

In 2018, Murphy attended Duke University to play college soccer. During his time at Duke, Murphy made 69 appearances for the Blue Devils, scoring three goals and tallying seven assists. He was named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll on three consecutive occasions, was Duke's Defender of the Year in 2021, and was Third Team All-South Region in his senior season.[1]

Professional

On January 11, 2022, Murphy was selected 14th overall in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft by FC Cincinnati.[2] He officially signed with the Major League Soccer club on February 23, 2022.[3] He made his professional debut on March 5, 2022, appearing as a 75th-minute substitute during a 0–1 loss to D.C. United.[4]

References
  1. "Ian Murphy - 2021 - Men's Soccer". Duke University.
  2. Brennan, Pat. "MLS SuperDraft: FC Cincinnati selects Roman Celentano, Ian Murphy and Nicholas Markanich". The Enquirer.
  3. "FC Cincinnati sign defender Ian Murphy and forward Nick Markanich | FC Cincinnati". fccincinnati.
  4. "CINvsDC 03-05-2022 home | MLSsoccer.com". mlssoccer.
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