Burke Fahling Explained

Burke Fahling
Fullname:Burke Fahling
Birth Date:3 August 1997
Birth Place:Tupelo, Mississippi, United States
Height:5 ft 8 in
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Tacoma Defiance
Clubnumber:97
Youthclubs1:Crossfire Premier
Youthyears2:–2016
Youthclubs2:Seattle Sounders FC
Collegeyears1:2016–2017
College1:Memphis Tigers
Collegecaps1:33
Collegegoals1:2
Collegeyears2:2018–2020
College2:Seattle Redhawks
Collegecaps2:20
Collegegoals2:1
Years1:2018
Clubs1:OSA Seattle
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:Charleston Battery
Caps2:27
Goals2:2
Years3:2022
Clubs3:FC Tucson (loan)
Caps3:27
Goals3:0
Years4:2023
Clubs4:Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Caps4:14
Goals4:2
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Tacoma Defiance
Caps5:7
Goals5:1
Club-Update:July 14, 2024

Burke Fahling (born August 3, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for Tacoma Defiance in MLS Next Pro.

Career

Youth

Fahling spent time in the academy setup of USSDA sides Crossfire Premier[1] and Seattle Sounders FC.[2]

College and amateur

In 2016, Fahling went to play college soccer at the University of Memphis. Over two seasons with the Tigers, Fahling made 33 appearances, scoring 2 goals and tallying 7 assists, also been a two time AAC Weekly Honor Roll recipient.[1] In 2018, Fahling returned to Washington, transferring to Seattle University, where he managed one season in three years, missing 2018 due to injury and the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fahling made 20 appearances for the Redhawks, scoring a single goal and tallying 5 assists.[3]

In 2018, Fahling also appeared for NPSL side OSA Seattle, making 2 appearances.[4]

Professional

On February 26, 2021, Fahling signed with USL Championship side Charleston Battery following a successful trial.[5] He made his professional debut on May 7, 2021, appearing as a 60th-minute substitute during a 1–1 draw with New York Red Bulls II.[6]

On March 31, 2022, Fahling joined USL League One club FC Tucson on loan.[7]

Following the 2022 season, Fahling was released by Charleston.[8] He subsequently joined USL Championship side Pittsburgh Riverhounds for their 2023 season.[9] He assisted Illal Osumanu's goal that allowed the Riverhounds to defeat San Diego Loyal SC, 2–1.[10] At the end of the 2023 season in the Players' Shield winning campaign, Fahling's 2024 option was not used, and he became a free agent.[11]

On February 27, 2024, Burke Fahling signed with MLS Next Pro club Tacoma Defiance after coming up through the Seattle Sounders academy earlier in his career.[12] [13] [14] Fahling made his debut on March 15, 2024, against Austin FC II in the 3–1 win.[15] [16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Burke Fahling - 2017 - Men's Soccer. University of Memphis Athletics.
  2. Web site: Seattle Sounders FC. soun.ussoccerda.com.
  3. Web site: Burke Fahling - 2019 - Men's Soccer. Seattle University.
  4. Web site: National Premier Soccer League. npsl.bonzidev.com.
  5. Web site: Burke Fahling Set to Join Charleston as Third Offseason Addition. Charleston Battery. Staff. February 26, 2021. Charleston Battery | South Carolina's Premier Pro Soccer Club.
  6. Web site: New York Red Bulls II vs. Charleston Battery - May 7, 2021 | USLChampionship.com. www.uslchampionship.com.
  7. Web site: Burke Fahling Joins FC Tucson on Loan.
  8. Web site: Battery announce initial returning players for 2023.
  9. Web site: Hounds add midfielder Burke Fahling for 2023.
  10. Web site: Campbell . Dominic . 2023-06-25 . Riverhounds Score Twice in 2nd Half to Defeat San Diego 2-1 . 2023-07-15 . Pittsburgh Soccer Now . en-US.
  11. Web site: Hounds announce first roster moves for 2024 . 2024-02-01 . Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC . en-US.
  12. Web site: Defiance . Tacoma . Tacoma Defiance Signs Faysal Bettache, Burke Fahling and Sebastian Gomez . 2024-03-01 . Tacoma Defiance . en.
  13. Web site: 2024-02-28 . Defiance add four more to roster . 2024-03-01 . Sounder at Heart . en.
  14. Web site: Sportsdesk . B. V. M. . 2024-02-28 . Tacoma Defiance Bolsters Squad with Signings of Defender and Midfielders . 2024-03-02 . BVM Sports . en-US.
  15. Web site: Defiance . Tacoma . MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Austin FC II 3-1 in Season Opener . 2024-03-16 . Tacoma Defiance . en.
  16. Web site: austinfc . Austin FC II . 2024-03-16 . austinfc . en.