Conor McGlynn explained

Conor McGlynn
Birth Date:20 November 1998
Birth Place:Middle Village, New York, United States
Height:6 ft 4 in
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Rhode Island FC
Youthyears1:2015–2016
Youthclubs1:BW Gottschee
Collegeyears1:2016–2019
College1:Siena Saints
Collegecaps1:75
Collegegoals1:7
Years1:2017–2019
Clubs1:FA Euro New York
Caps1:33
Goals1:7
Years2:2020–2023
Clubs2:Hartford Athletic
Caps2:99
Goals2:9
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:Rhode Island FC
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Club-Update:November 8, 2023

Conor McGlynn (born November 20, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for USL Championship club Rhode Island FC.[1]

Career

Youth, college and amateur

McGlynn played for the New York-based BW Gottschee Academy from 2012 to 2016.[2]

McGlynn spent all four years of his college soccer career at Siena College between 2016 and 2019, where he made 75 appearances, scored 7 goals and tallied 16 assists.[3]

While at college, McGlynn also played soccer with USL League Two side FA Euro New York for three seasons over 2017, 2018 and 2019.[4] [5] [6] [7]

Professional

On March 12, 2020, McGlynn joined USL Championship side Hartford Athletic ahead of their 2020 season.[8] He made his professional debut on July 17, 2020, starting against New York Red Bulls II.[9] He scored his first professional goal on October 5 against New York Red Bulls II and his goal was No. 5 on ESPNs SportsCenter highlights.[10] On December 9, 2020, Hartford announced that McGlynn would return for the 2021 season.[11] McGlynn was again featured on SportCenter when on June 5 he launched a ball over the New York Red Bull II goalkeepers head from deep inside his own half to put Hartford up 5–0 in the 59th minute.[12]

On November 8, 2023, McGlynn was announced as the second-ever signing for Rhode Island FC ahead of their inaugural 2024 season.[13]

Personal

Conor's younger brother is Jack McGlynn, who also plays professional soccer for Philadelphia Union in MLS.[3] [8]

The two faced off twice during the 2020 season. In their first game against each other on July 25, Hartford won 3–2.[14] In their second meeting Jack scored a tying goal at the 76th minute to allow Philadelphia Union II to draw after an 88th-minute goal from Conor was waived off due to a yellow card on Hartford defender Sam Strong.[15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rhode Island FC Signs Former Hartford Athletic Midfielder . November 8, 2023 . November 8, 2023.
  2. Web site: BW Gottschee Academy. bwgt.ussoccerda.com. 2020-07-17. 2017-09-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20170923144935/http://bwgt.ussoccerda.com/sam/teams/index.php?team=1399892. dead.
  3. Web site: Conor McGlynn – Men's Soccer. Siena College Athletics.
  4. Web site: Siena's Conor McGlynn Returns to USL League Two. Joey. Jarzynka. April 22, 2019. FA Euro.
  5. Web site: FA Euro New York – 2017 Regular Season – Roster – #4 – Conor McGlynn -. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  6. Web site: FA Euro New York – 2018 Regular Season – Roster – #8 – Conor McGlynn – M. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  7. Web site: FA Euro New York | uslleaguetwo.com. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  8. Web site: Hartford Athletic Signs Conor McGlynn. Hartford. Athletic. March 12, 2020. Hartford Athletic | Connecticut's Professional Soccer Team.
  9. Web site: New York Red Bulls II vs. Hartford Athletic - July 17, 2020 | USLChampionship.com. www.uslchampionship.com.
  10. Web site: Hartford Athletic earns home playoff game with win . JournalInquirer.com . October 5, 2020 . October 8, 2020.
  11. Web site: MIDFIELDER CONOR MCGLYNN RETURNING IN 2021 . hartfordathletic.com . December 9, 2020 . December 10, 2020 .
  12. Web site: USL Makes SportsCenter With Ridiculous First-Time Strike From Inside Own Half . the18.com . June 5, 2021 . June 7, 2021 .
  13. Web site: Conor McGlynn makes move to Rhode Island FC . USLChampionship.com . 8 November 2023 . . 8 November 2023.
  14. Web site: Four months after turning pro, McGlynn brothers ready to play against each other for the first time . brotherlygame.com . July 25, 2020 . June 7, 2021 .
  15. Web site: Hartford Athletic draws with Philadelphia Union II, as McGlynn's late game winner is waived off . courant.com . September 23, 2020 . June 7, 2021.