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]
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]
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]
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]