Devin Boyce Explained

Devin Boyce
Birth Date:8 September 1996
Birth Place:St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Height:178 cm
Currentclub:Forward Madison
Clubnumber:8
Position:Midfielder
Collegeyears1:2016–2017
College1:New Mexico Lobos
Collegecaps1:39
Collegegoals1:5
Collegeyears2:2018–2019
College2:Saint Louis Billikens
Collegecaps2:32
Collegegoals2:9
Years1:2017
Clubs1:Saint Louis FC U23
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2018
Clubs2:Colorado Rapids U23
Caps2:5
Goals2:1
Years3:2019
Clubs3:Brazos Valley Cavalry
Caps3:12
Goals3:4
Years4:2020–2021
Clubs4:Union Omaha
Caps4:43
Goals4:5
Years5:2022
Clubs5:Memphis 901
Caps5:15
Goals5:0
Years6:2023
Clubs6:Greenville Triumph
Caps6:28
Goals6:1
Years7:2024–
Clubs7:Forward Madison
Caps7:13
Goals7:4
Club-Update:August 8, 2024

Devin Boyce (born September 8, 1996) is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Forward Madison FC in USL League One.[1]

Career

Union Omaha

Just four days before Union Omaha's first USL League One match, Boyce was brought into the club.[2] He made his debut for the club in their first ever competitive match against New England Revolution II.[3] Despite Boyce's late introduction to the first team, he appeared in all 16 of Omaha's 2020 league matches en route to the club's runner-up championship finish.

Boyce's sophomore season saw him continue to feature prominently, scoring five goals in 27 appearances as Union Omaha claimed the league title. During the regular season, Boyce recorded the second-highest assist number in the league with eight, and tallied a total of 40 key passes.[4] He was named to the USL League One All-League Second Team following the 2021 season.[4] Boyce's playoff volley against FC Tucson was additionally named the Fans' Choice Goal of the Year.[5] At the time of his departure, Boyce was the club's leading player in both appearances and assists.[6]

Memphis 901

On January 20, 2022, Boyce signed with USL Championship side Memphis 901.[7] Boyce struggled to break into the starting 11 in his sole season with the club, making just two starts and 13 additional appearances off the bench. At the end of 2022, Boyce departed the club.

Greenville Triumph

Boyce returned to USL League One ahead of the 2023 season, signing with Greenville Triumph on January 26, 2023.[8]

Forward Madison

Following the 2023 season, Boyce left Greenville and signed with rival USL League One club Forward Madison on January 4, 2024.[9] [10] Boyce started and scored in his debut for the club, a 1–1 away draw at South Georgia Tormenta FC.[11] After scoring twice in the opening month of the season, Boyce was nominated for the league's Player of the Month award for March.[12]

Personal life

Boyce's father, Barney, played professionally in the NASL and MISL during the 1980s and 1990s.[13] Boyce attributes his work rate to his father's influence.[14]

Career statistics

Club

[1]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Union Omaha2020USL League One161161
202127421295
Total43521456
Memphis 9012022USL Championship15010160
Greenville Triumph2023USL League One2811010301
Forward Madison2024USL League One14481225
Career total100101013111312

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: USA – D. Boyce – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway. int.soccerway.com. 25 July 2020.
  2. Web site: Union Omaha Signs New Player Ahead of Inaugural Season's First Game. oursportscentral.com. 21 July 2020. 25 July 2020.
  3. Web site: New England II vs. Union Omaha – 25 July 2020 – Soccerway. int.soccerway.com. 25 July 2020.
  4. Web site: USL League One Announces 2021 All-League Teams . . USLLeagueOne.com . November 10, 2021 . November 10, 2021 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231202055206/https://www.uslleagueone.com/news_article/show/1193509 . December 2, 2023.
  5. Web site: Union Omaha’s Devin Boyce Earns League One Fans' Choice Goal of the Year. USL League One. December 27, 2021. August 17, 2024.
  6. Web site: Memphis Signs USL League One Champion Devin Boyce. Memphis 901 FC. January 20, 2022. August 17, 2024. Boyce... is the club’s all-time leader in appearances and assists..
  7. Web site: Memphis Signs League One Title-Winner Devin Boyce . . USLChampionship.com . January 20, 2022.
  8. Web site: Humphrey . K. . Triumph Adds Devin Boyce to 2023 Roster . GreenvilleTriumph.com . . 26 January 2023.
  9. Web site: Forward Madison FC Sign USL League One Veteran, Devin Boyce . Wunschel . Kylie . January 4, 2024 . ForwardMadisonFC.com . . January 4, 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240104151710/https://www.forwardmadisonfc.com/news/2024/01/04/forward-madison-fc-sign-former-greenville-triumph-player-devin-boyce/ . January 4, 2024.
  10. Web site: Forward Madison add former USL League One champion midfielder. Channel 3000. Kyle. Jones. January 4, 2024. August 18, 2024.
  11. Web site: Forward Madison Take Home One Point In First Match of 2024 . Wunschel . Kylie . March 16, 2024 . ForwardMadisonFC.com . . August 8, 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240808225820/https://www.forwardmadisonfc.com/news/2024/03/16/forward-madison-take-home-one-point-in-first-match-of-2024/ . August 8, 2024.
  12. Web site: USL League One Player of the Month Nominees - March. USL League One. April 4, 2024. August 18, 2024.
  13. Web site: The Journey: Devin Boyce. wgahmedia.com. August 28, 2020. August 17, 2024.
  14. Web site: Outside of the 90: With Devin Boyce. Kylie. Wunschel. Forward Madison. July 22, 2024. August 17, 2024.