John Murphy (soccer)

John Murphy (born April 19, 2000) is an American soccer player who currently plays as a midfielder for New York Red Bulls II.

John Murphy
Personal information
Full name John Murphy
Date of birth (2000-04-19) April 19, 2000
Place of birth Scotch Plains, New Jersey, United States
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 New York Red Bulls II
Number 53
Youth career
Players Development Academy
New York Red Bulls
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018 New York Red Bulls II 2 (0)
2019 Loudoun United 4 (0)
2021 Union Omaha 8 (0)
2022– New York Red Bulls II 5 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 5, 2022

Career

Born in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, Murphy came up through the academy system of the Players Development Academy in New Jersey before joining the New York Red Bulls Academy. He also played for the New York Red Bulls PDL and USL teams.[1] Prior to the 2018 season, it was announced that Murphy would be part of New York Red Bulls II of the United Soccer League as a registered academy player.[2] Murphy then made his debut for Red Bulls II on March 27, 2018, against Atlanta United 2. He came on as an 84th-minute substitute for Steven Echevarria as Red Bulls II lost 3–1.[3]

On June 27, 2019, Murphy signed with Loudoun United FC for the remainder of their inaugural season.[4] Murphy made his debut for Loudoun United on July 20, 2019, in a 2–0 loss against Indy Eleven.[5]

In April 2021, Murphy joined USL League One side Union Omaha ahead of the 2021 season.[6] On April 24, 2021, he made his debut for Union Omaha in a 2–0 victory against South Georgia Tormenta FC in the opening match of the USL1 season.[7]

On March 3, 2022, Murphy completed a deal to return to New York Red Bulls II.[8]

International

Murphy has represented the US National Team at the U15, U16 and U17 level. He also participated in a U18 National Team Camp for Ireland as he holds dual citizenship.

Career statistics
As of March 28, 2018[9]
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
New York Red Bulls II 2018 USL20————20
Career total 20000020

References
  1. "All-stater John Murphy not returning to Scotch Plains to pursue possible pro career with NY Red Bulls". High School Sports. August 22, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  2. "NYRB II Announce 26-Man Roster for 2018 USL Season". New York Red Bulls. March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  3. "Atlanta United 2 3-1 New York Red Bulls II". Soccerway.
  4. "Loudoun United have acquired three new players for the remainder of the inaugural season". June 27, 2019. Retrieved December 7, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. "Indy Eleven 2-0 Loudoun United". besoccer.com. July 19, 2019.
  6. "Omaha Adds Three Signings Ahead of Season Opener". uslleagueone.com. April 22, 2021.
  7. "Union Omaha 2-0 South Georgia Tormenta FC". uslleagueone.com. April 24, 2021.
  8. "New York Red Bulls II Sign Midfielder John Murphy". newyorkredbulls.com. March 3, 2022.
  9. John Murphy at Soccerway


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