Ian Murphy (soccer) explained

Ian Murphy
Birth Date:16 January 2000
Birth Place:Redlands, California, United States
Position:Defender
Currentclub:FC Cincinnati
Clubnumber:32
Youthyears1:–2018
Youthclubs1:FC Golden State
Collegeyears1:2018–2021
College1:Duke Blue Devils
Collegecaps1:69
Collegegoals1:3
Years1:2022–
Clubs1:FC Cincinnati
Caps1:72
Goals1:1
Years2:2022–
Clubs2:FC Cincinnati 2
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2014
Nationalteam1:United States U14
Nationalyears2:2015
Nationalteam2:United States U15
Nationalyears3:2016
Nationalteam3:United States U17
Club-Update:August 1, 2024

Ian Murphy (born January 16, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club FC Cincinnati.

Career

Youth

Murphy played club soccer as part of the FC Golden State academy, helping the team to the finals of the Dallas Cup in 2014–15, and a first-place finish in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in 2016–17.[1]

College

In 2018, Murphy attended Duke University to play college soccer. During his time at Duke, Murphy made 69 appearances for the Blue Devils, scoring three goals and tallying seven assists. He was named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll on three consecutive occasions, was Duke's Defender of the Year in 2021, and was Third Team All-South Region in his senior season.[1]

Professional

On January 11, 2022, Murphy was selected 14th overall in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft by FC Cincinnati.[2] He officially signed with the Major League Soccer club on February 23, 2022.[3] He made his professional debut on March 5, 2022, appearing as a 75th-minute substitute during a 0–1 loss to D.C. United.[4]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
FC Cincinnati2022MLS2612020301
20232305070350
20242104000250
Total701704090901
FC Cincinnati 2 (loan)2022MLS Next Pro4040
20231010
Total5050
Career total741704090941

Honors

FC Cincinnati

2023

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ian Murphy - 2021 - Men's Soccer. Duke University.
  2. Web site: MLS SuperDraft: FC Cincinnati selects Roman Celentano, Ian Murphy and Nicholas Markanich. Pat. Brennan. The Enquirer.
  3. Web site: FC Cincinnati sign defender Ian Murphy and forward Nick Markanich | FC Cincinnati. fccincinnati.
  4. Web site: CINvsDC 03-05-2022 home | MLSsoccer.com. mlssoccer.