Andrew Privett Explained

Andrew Privett
Birth Date:August 2, 2000
Birth Place:Fallston, Maryland, United States
Height:1.85m (06.07feet)
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Charlotte FC
Clubnumber:34
Youthyears1:2013–2019
Youthclubs1:Baltimore Armour
Collegeyears1:2019–2022
College1:Penn State Nittany Lions
Collegecaps1:68
Collegegoals1:14
Years1:2021
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2022
Clubs2:Christos FC
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Years3:2023–
Clubs3:Charlotte FC
Caps3:32
Goals3:0
Years4:2023
Clubs4:Crown Legacy (loan)
Caps4:8
Goals4:0
Club-Update:June 22, 2024

Andrew Privett (born August 2, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer.

Career

Youth

Privett attended the McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Maryland, where he played four seasons of varsity soccer. He helped McDonogh to MIAA championships in 2015, 2017 and 2018. He was named second team All-State and first team All-Metro and All-MIAA during the 2017 season. During the 2018 season Privett was named first team All-State, All-MIAA and All-Metro Boys Soccer Player of the Year as well as earning United Soccer Coaches high school All-Mid-Atlantic Region Team and All-America Team honors. Privett played six seasons with the Baltimore Celtic 2000s in the U.S. Youth Soccer National League and won back-to-back national championships (2017, 2018).[1] [2]

College and amateur

In 2019, Privett attended Pennsylvania State University to play college soccer. In four seasons with the Nittany Lions, Privett made 68 appearances, scoring 14 goals and tallying 13 assists. In his junior season, he was named to All-Big Ten Second Team, and garnered Third Team All-North Region accolades from United Soccer Coaches while leading the Big Ten Conference in goals scored (9).[1]

While at college, Privett also appeared in the USL League Two with Ocean City Nor'easters in 2021, making a single appearance.[3] [4] In 2022, he made three appearances with Christos FC.[5]

Professional

On December 22, 2022, Privett was selected 69th overall in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft by Charlotte FC.[6] [7] [8] On February 24, 2023, Privett signed a professional deal with the Major League Soccer side.[9] [10] [11] He made his first team debut for Charlotte on April 25, 2023, appearing as a 64th-minute substitute during a 4–1 win over USL League One side South Georgia Tormenta in the U.S. Open Cup.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Andrew Privett - Men's Soccer. Penn State Athletics.
  2. Web site: Home. www.baltimorearmour.com.
  3. Web site: Ocean City Nor'easters | uslleaguetwo.com. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  4. Web site: Five former Ocean City Nor'easters selected in 2023 MLS SuperDraft. December 23, 2022. Ocean City FC.
  5. Web site: Christos FC - 2022 Regular Season - Roster - # - Andrew Privett - F. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  6. Web site: Charlotte FC Drafts Four Players in 2023 MLS SuperDraft, Selecting Hamady Diop First Overall | Charlotte FC. Charlotte Football. Club. Charlotte Football Club.
  7. Web site: Charlotte FC Selects Andrew Privett as the #69 Overall Pick in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft | Charlotte FC. Charlotte Football. Club. Charlotte Football Club.
  8. Web site: Charlotte FC trades up, drafts Hamady Diop No. 1. www.thecharlottepost.com.
  9. Web site: Charlotte FC Signs MLS SuperDraft Picks Patrick Agyemang, Nick Scardina and Andrew Privett | Charlotte FC. Charlotte Football. Club. Charlotte Football Club.
  10. Web site: Privett and Watson Sign Professional Contracts with Charlotte FC and Toronto FC II. Penn State Athletics. March 24, 2023 .
  11. Web site: Penn State Men's Soccer Alum Andrew Privett Signs With Charlotte FC. Matthew. Ramos. February 24, 2023. Onward State.
  12. Web site: Charlotte vs. Tormenta - 26 April 2023 - Soccerway. int.soccerway.com.