George Davis IV explained

George Davis IV
Fullname:George Davis IV
Birth Date:5 August 1987
Birth Place:Lima, Ohio, United States
Position:Forward
Collegeyears1:2005–2006
College1:Bowling Green Falcons
Collegeyears2:2007–2009
College2:Kentucky Wildcats
Years1:2006
Clubs1:Cleveland Internationals
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:2010–2011
Clubs2:Dayton Dutch Lions
Caps2:39
Goals2:12
Years3:2012–2013
Clubs3:Los Angeles Blues
Caps3:39
Goals3:8
Years4:2012
Clubs4:→ Orlando City (loan)
Caps4:7
Goals4:0
Years5:2014–2015
Clubs5:Richmond Kickers
Caps5:53
Goals5:19
Years6:2016–2021
Clubs6:Louisville City
Caps6:123
Goals6:23
Pcupdate:November 5, 2021
Manageryears1:2012–2016
Managerclubs1:Northwestern Ohio Racers (assistant)
Manageryears2:2016–2017
Managerclubs2:Hanover Panthers (assistant)
Manageryears3:2018
Managerclubs3:Louisville City (joint interim)

George Davis IV (born August 5, 1987) is an American former professional soccer player who previously played for Louisville City FC in the USL Championship. Currently, he is the Director of the LouCity & Racing Foundation.[1]

Early life

Personal

Davis was born in Dayton, Ohio, to George Davis III.[2] He attended Elida High School where he played soccer; lettering in the sport for three years. While at Elida he was named to the Western Buckeye League All League team three times and was named to the All-Northwest District All District team twice.[3]

College and youth

Davis played two years of college soccer at Bowling Green State University between 2005 and 2006. During his two seasons at Bowling Green Davis would appear in 36 matches; starting 32; and score three goals with two assists.

Prior to this Junior year Davis transferred and played two years of college soccer at the University of Kentucky between 2007 and 2009. During his two seasons at Kentucky Davis appeared in 26 matches and score two goals with three assists.[4] During his Junior year Davis and Kentucky reached the championship game of the 2009 Conference USA Men's Soccer Tournament but lost on penalties to Tulsa.[5] The final goal of his college career came in his final game as a Senior when he came off the bench in the 2009 Conference USA Men's Soccer Tournament against Tulsa. After the tournament Davis was named to the Conference USA All Tournament team.

In 2006 Davis also played with the Cleveland Internationals in the USL Premier Development League going goalless over three matches.[6]

Club career

Dayton Dutch Lions

Following his final season at Kentucky, Davis joined the Dayton Dutch Lions in 2010 for their debut season in the USL Premier Development League.[7] He made his season debut on May 8 against the Cincinnati Kings and appeared in 16 matches for the club, scoring five goals and contributing seven assists.

Davis turned professional with the Lions following their self-promotion to the USL Professional Division in 2011.[8] He made his professional debut on April 16, 2011, in the Lions' season-opening game against the Charleston Battery.[9] He led the team with seven goals and two assists for 16 points, earning USL PRO All-League Second Team honors.

Los Angeles Blues

2012 season

Davis signed with Los Angeles Blues of USL Pro on January 26[10] and made his season debut on April 14 against Rochester.[11] He went on to appear in 12 of Los Angeles' first 14 league matches as well as their one U.S. Open Cup match against Ventura County;[12] going goalless across all competitions.

Loan to Orlando

In mid July Davis was loaned to USL Pro side Orlando City SC[13] and made his Orlando on July 14 against Rochester.[14] He appeared in seven of Orlando's last eight league matches going goalless as Orlando won the USL regular season championship. Davis also played in Orlando's lone USL Cup match against Wilmington scoring a goal in stoppage time; his only goal of the 2012 campaign. Orlando lost the match 3–4.[15]

2013 season

Davis returned to the Los Angeles Blues for the 2013 season and made his season debut on March 23 against Phoenix FC where he scored the opening goal of Los Angeles' season.[16] He became an integral part of Los Angeles' team appearing in 24 of their 26 league matches while scoring eight goals and would only miss matches due to a hamstring injury.[17] He also appeared in one of Los Angeles' two U.S. Open Cup matches scoring one goal in a 1–2 loss to Chivas USA[18] as well as their lone USL Cup match going goalless. After the season Davis was named to the USL All-League Second Team for the second time in his career.

Richmond Kickers

2014 season

On February 28 Davis signed with United Soccer League side Richmond Kickers[19] and made his season debut on March 29 against Charleston where he scored a brace.[20] He appeared in all 28 of Richmond's league matches and was second on the team to Matthew Delicâte in both goals and points with 11 and 27 respectively.[21] He also appeared in all three of Richmond's U.S. Open Cup matches scoring a goal in each[22] as well appearing in both of Richmond's USL Cup matches going goalless. His league marks in both goals and points ranked in the top ten of all USL players and after the season Davis was named to the USL All-League First Team.

2015 season

Davis returned to the Richmond Kickers, appeared in 25 of Richmond's 28 league matches, and made his season debut on March 28 against Wilmington.[23] He scored eight goals in league play including his first professional Hat-trick on April 18 against Charlotte.[24] His final goal of the league campaign came in Richmond's final game against Toronto FC II; earning them the sixth and final spot in the USL Cup playoffs.[25] Davis then appeared in Richmond's lone USL Cup match failing to score a goal.[26] He also appeared in two of Richmond's three U.S. Open Cup matches scoring one goal against the Jacksonville Armada.[27]

Louisville City FC

2016 season

On January 15 Davis signed with United Soccer League side Louisville City FC and he made his season debut on March 26 against Charlotte.[28] He appeared in 27 of Louisville' 30 league matches and scored five goals to be the team's second leading goal scorer behind Chandler Hoffman.[29] He also appeared in one of Louisville's two U.S. Open Cup matches going goalless as Louisville lost to Indy Eleven 2–1.[30] In the USL Cup playoffs he appeared in all three of Louisville's matches and scored one goal in extra time against Richmond. Louisville eventually lost in the Eastern Conference final against New York Red Bulls II in a Penalty shoot-out.[31]

2017 season

Davis resigned with Louisville City FC on November 30, 2016[32] and made his season debut on March 25 against Saint Louis FC.[33] He appeared in 26 of Louisville's 32 league matches and was tied for second on the team with Cameron Lancaster with 7 goals;[34] including three in his final five league matches.[35] He also appeared in both of Louisville's U.S. Open Cup matches as well as all four of their USL Cup matches going goalless in both competitions. Davis and Louisville went on to win the USL Cup Final against Swope Park

2018 season

Davis had his contract renewed with Louisville City FC[36] and he made his season debut on March 17 against USL expansion side Nashville SC.[37] He went on to appear in 30 of Louisville's 34 league matches scoring eight goals. The third most on the team behind Cameron Lancaster and Ilija Ilić. On August 5 he scored his 50th goal in USL competition. Just the fourth player in the USL's modern era to do so.[38] He also appeared in all five of Louisville's U.S. Open Cup matches as Louisville reached the quarter finals of the competition for the first time in its history.[39] This included a 3–2 victory over the New England Revolution of MLS; Louisville's first victory over an MLS side.[40] Davis also appeared in all four of Louisville's USL Cup playoff matches as he and Louisville went on to win the USL Cup Final against Phoenix.

Davis announced his retirement from professional soccer on January 20, 2022.[41]

Managerial career

University of Northwestern Ohio

Davis served as an assistant coach for the University of Northwestern Ohio under Gavin Oldham from 2012 until 2016. While Davis was on the coaching staff Northwestern Ohio made the 2014 NAIA national semi-final and won the 2015 WHAC Tournament Championship.

Hanover College

Davis joined the Hanover College coaching staff in 2016 as an assistant under Matt Wilkerson. Hanover won the HCAC tournament in 2017.[42]

Louisville City FC

On July 1, 2018, was Davis appointed Joint Interim Manager of Louisville City FC as a player-manager along with teammates Luke Spencer and Paolo DelPiccolo following the departure of James O'Connor for Orlando City SC.[43] He made his managerial debut on July 7 against Tampa Bay[44] and amassed a 4–2–1 record before being replaced by John Hackworth.[45] His last match as manager was on August 10 against New York Red Bulls II after which he returned to his player duties.[46]

Career Statistics

Club! rowspan="2"
SeasonLeagueCupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Dayton Dutch Lions2011USL Championship23710247
Los Angeles Blues201212000120
201325810268
Total6015206215
Orlando City SC (loan)2012USL Championship810081
Richmond Kickers20143011233214
201526821289
Total6420446824
Louisville City FC2016USL Championship30610316
201730720327
201834850398
201932330353
202020--20
202190--90
Total1372411014824
Career Total2615917427863

Honors

Club

Orlando City SC

Louisville City FC

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: George Davis IV named program director of Louisville City FC's outreach organization . limited . Holton . Brooks . 2022-05-16 . www.courier-journal.com . Louisville Courier Journal . Louisville, KY . 2022-11-05 . live . https://archive.today/20221106051314/https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/soccer/louisville-city-fc/2022/05/16/george-davis-iv-soccer-louisville-city-fc-racing-foundation/9795941002/ . 2022-11-06 . Davis was recently named the program director of the LouCity & Racing Foundation, a charitable organization working to promote community health by growing the sport of soccer.. mdy-all .
  2. Web site: Davis is adjusting quickly to life as a Kicker. www.richmond.com. Richmond Times-Dispatch. April 5, 2014. April 19, 2018. Vic. Dorr Jr. Richmond, VA.
  3. Web site: University Of Northwestern Ohio – 2016 Men's Soccer Roster. www.unohracers.com. University Of Northwestern Ohio. 2016. April 19, 2018. Lima, OH. October 14, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181014164944/http://www.unohracers.com/coach.php?seasonID=14&sportID=15. dead.
  4. Web site: Louisville City FC signs former UK player. www.courier-journal.com. Courier-Journal. January 15, 2016. April 19, 2018. Jonathan. Lintner. Louisville, KY.
  5. Web site:
    1. 24 Kentucky vs #7 Tulsa (Nov 16, 2008 at Dallas, Texas)
    . grfx.cstv.com. November 16, 2008. April 19, 2018. Dallas, TX. March 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304131759/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/c-usa/sports/m-soccer/auto_pdf/ChampionshipMatch.pdf. dead.
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  7. Web site: 5/10/2010: Bearcat Standout Judson McKinney Signed With Lions Before Kings Game, More Information on Other Two Recent Signings Davis and Giallombardo. o10legionnaire.blogspot.com. The Orange Legionnaire. May 10, 2010. April 22, 2018. Ryan. Kozlowski. Dayton, OH.
  8. http://www.uslsoccer.com/home/515438.html Dutch Lions Sign Seymour, also add former PDL players Davis IV, Schwartz
  9. Web site: Charleston Battery at Dayton Dutch Lions 2:1. www.uslsoccer.com. USL. April 16, 2011. April 22, 2018. https://archive.today/20130205074026/http://www.uslsoccer.com/stats/2011/2175589.html. February 5, 2013 .
  10. Web site: Blues Sign Attacking Ace Davis . 2012-01-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140305225903/http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/593387.html . 2014-03-05 . Fullerton, CA. USL. uslpro.uslsoccer.com .
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  12. Web site: 2012 US Open Cup Second Round: Ventura County uses extra time to get revenge on LA Blues. thecup.us. US Open Cup. May 23, 2012. April 23, 2018. Michael. Orr.
  13. http://www.orlandocitysoccer.com/news/?article_id=1012 Max Griffin loaned to LA Blues in exchange for George Davis IV
  14. Web site: Match Recap: Orlando City v. Rochester Rhinos. 2018-04-23. 2012-07-14 . Orlando, FL. OCSC. www.orlandocitysc.com.
  15. Web site: Match Recap: Playoffs – Orlando City v. Wilmington Hammerheads. www.orlandocitysc.com. OCSC. August 31, 2012. April 23, 2018. Orlando, FL.
  16. Web site: View from the Los Angeles Blues: March 24, 2013. theviewfromavalon.com. View From Avalon. March 24, 2013. April 24, 2018. Jo-Ryan. Salazar.
  17. Davis IV . George . LA Blues George Davis IV Interview. Liquid Event TV. Fullerton, California. March 5, 2013. April 24, 2018.
  18. Web site: Dan's the Man: Chivas USA 2, LA Blues 1. www.angelsonparade.com. Angles on Parade. May 28, 2013. April 24, 2018. Alicia. Rodriguez. Los Angeles, CA.
  19. Web site: Davis IV Signs With Kickers . 2014-05-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20140305230219/http://uslsoccer.com/home/791368.html . 2014-03-05. Richmond, VA .
  20. Web site: Pitchside: Charleston Battery V Richmond . 2018-04-24. 2014-03-29. Kim Morgan. Gregory. The Vancouver Herald. www.thevancouverherald.com.
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  22. Web site: 2014 US Open Cup round 4: New England Revolution make early lead stand up in 3–2 win over Richmond Kickers (video). 2014-06-19. 2018-04-24. Sean Maslin. Maslin. US Open Cup. thecup.us.
  23. Web site: Hammerheads hold on in 2–2 draw with Richmond. 2018-04-25. 2015-03-29. Joe. Catenacci. Port City Daily. portcitydaily.com.
  24. Web site: Kickers' Davis IV scores hat trick; Taylor clean sheets Independence 3–0. 2018-04-25. 2015-04-25. Mitch. Carr. Richmond, VA. WRIC 8 News. www.wric.com.
  25. Web site: Match Recap: TFC II 1–2 Richmond Kickers. 2018-04-25. 2015-09-16. Anthony. Campos. Toronto, ON. TFC II. www.torontofc.ca.
  26. Web site: Lasso's Header Lifts Battery Past Richmond. 2018-04-25. 2015-09-26. Luke. Morris. Charlotte, NC. TFC II. www.charlestonbattery.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20160306011755/https://www.charlestonbattery.com/news/lassos-header-lifts-battery-past-richmond. 2016-03-06.
  27. Web site: 2015 US Open Cup round 3: Richmond Kickers sink Jacksonville Armada, 3–0. 2018-04-25. 2015-05-28. Scott. Wyant. US Open Cup. thecup.us.
  28. Web site: Lou City free kick stuns host Charlotte in opener. Daniel. Karell. www.courier-journal.com. Courier Journal. March 26, 2016. April 27, 2018. Louisville, KY.
  29. Web site: George Davis IV. www.louisvillecityfc.com. LCFC. 2018. December 26, 2018. Louisville, KY. September 9, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180909112852/https://www.louisvillecityfc.com/davisiv. dead.
  30. Web site: 2016 US Open Cup round 3: Indy Eleven rally to avenge last year's loss to Louisville City. Mike. Carney. thecup.us. US Open Cup. June 12, 2016. April 27, 2018.
  31. Web site: LouCity Falls to New York in Playoff Penalty Shootout. www.louisvillecityfc.com. LCFC. October 16, 2016. April 27, 2018. Harrison, NJ. March 30, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180330081855/https://www.louisvillecityfc.com/news_article/show/709774-loucity-falls-to-new-york-in-playoff-penalty-shootout. dead.
  32. Web site: LouCity re-signs former UK star Davis. Daniel. Karell. www.courier-journal.com. Courier Journal. November 30, 2016. April 27, 2018. Louisville, KY.
  33. Web site: Sharing the Spoils: Louisville City FC ties Saint Louis in home opener. Daniel. Karell. www.courier-journal.com. Louisville Courier Journal. March 25, 2017 . April 27, 2018. Louisville, KY .
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  35. Web site: USL Eastern Conference First Round Playoff Preview. Ryan. Allen. www.indomitablecitysoccer.com. Indomitable City Soccer. October 18, 2017. April 28, 2018. With three goals in his last five matches, George Davis IV has helped solidify Louisville’s spot atop the Eastern Conference, and the USL as a whole in terms of Elo rating.
  36. Web site: Louisville City FC Announces Roster Changes. www.louisvillecityfc.com. LCFC. November 17, 2017. March 29, 2018. Louisville, KY. December 8, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171208122629/http://www.louisvillecityfc.com/news_article/show/857889. dead.
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  38. Web site: Louisville City's Davis among league's all-time best with 50 USL goals. Justin. Sayers. www.courier-journal.com. The Courier Journal. August 10, 2018. August 10, 2018. Louisville, KY. https://archive.today/20240528085807/https://www.webcitation.org/71ZoVdZGW?url=https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/soccer/louisville-city-fc/2018/08/10/louisville-citys-george-davis-iv-reaches-50th-season-goal/915762002/. May 28, 2024. live.
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  40. Web site: RECAP: Revs eliminated from U.S. Open Cup with 3-2 loss to Louisville City FC. 2018-06-05. www.revolutionsoccer.net. New England Revolution. 19 November 2018. Louisville, KY. https://web.archive.org/web/20181120020552/https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/post/2018/06/05/recap-revs-eliminated-us-open-cup-3-2-loss-louisville-city-fc. 20 November 2018. live. mdy-all.
  41. Web site: Championship Legend George Davis IV Announces Retirement . USLChampionship.com . 20 January 2022 . 21 January 2022.
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  43. Web site: Louisville City FC head coach leaving for MLS job. www.bizjournals.com. Louisville Business First. June 29, 2018. July 1, 2018. Marty . Finley. Louisville City FC players George Davis IV, Paolo DelPiccolo and Luke Spencer have been named joint interim head coaches, and the club said O'Connor will coach Louisville City FC in its match against the New York Red Bulls II on Saturday night at Louisville Slugger Field.. Louisville, KY.
  44. Web site: Louisville City FC nabs road victory in first game without O'Connor. Gentry. Estes. July 7, 2018. www.courier-journal.com. The Courier-Journal. December 26, 2018. Louisville, KY. limited .
  45. Web site: Louisville City FC Appoints John Hackworth as Head Coach. August 2, 2018. www.louisvillecityfc.com. LCFC. December 26, 2018. Louisville, KY. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20181227022624/https://www.louisvillecityfc.com/news_article/show/938932. December 27, 2018.
  46. Web site: RECAP: City thrashes Red Bulls II in ten-goal affair. August 10, 2018. www.louisvillecityfc.com. LCFC. December 26, 2018. Louisville, KY. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20181227023307/https://www.louisvillecityfc.com/news_article/show/940960. December 27, 2018.
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