Michael Daly (soccer) explained

Michael Daly
Birth Date:4 June 1987
Birth Place:Sonoma, California, United States
Youthyears1:2010–2011
Youthclubs1:Cal State Los Angeles
Years1:2011–2012
Clubs1:Ventura County Fusion
Caps1:30
Goals1:3
Years2:2013
Clubs2:Wilmington Hammerheads
Caps2:22
Goals2:0
Years3:2014–2015
Clubs3:Sacramento Republic
Caps3:56
Goals3:6
Years4:2016
Clubs4:Bethlehem Steel
Caps4:9
Goals4:1
Years5:2016
Clubs5:Carolina RailHawks (loan)
Caps5:6
Goals5:0
Years6:2016
Clubs6:Carolina RailHawks
Caps6:11
Goals6:0
Years7:2017
Clubs7:Oklahoma City Energy
Caps7:25
Goals7:1
Years8:2018–2019
Clubs8:Fresno FC
Caps8:59
Goals8:1
Club-Update:October 25, 2019

Michael "Mickey" Daly (born June 4, 1987) is an American soccer player.

Career

College

Daly played at California State University, Los Angeles where he made the 2009 NCAA Division II All America 1st team in 2009.[1]

Professional

Wilmington Hammerheads FC

Daly signed his first professional contract with USL Pro club Wilmington Hammerheads in April 2013. He made his debut on April 29, 2013, in a 3–1 loss to Phoenix FC.[2]

Sacramento Republic FC

Prior to the 2014 season, Daly was signed by Sacramento Republic FC for their inaugural season.[3] Daly impressed during the 2014 season earning 33 appearances, scoring 4 goals, and earning two USL Team of the Week awards.[4] Daly would win his first USL Championship with Sacramento defeating Harrisburg City Islanders 2-0 for the 2014 USL Pro Title.

The 2015 season would see Daly keep his starting place in the making 33 appearances and scoring twice. Sacramento would go on to make the playoffs for the second consecutive season, but lost out in the first round to eventual finalists LA Galaxy II.

Bethlehem Steel FC

On December 11, 2015, Daly signed with Bethlehem Steel FC.[5] Daly would become an immediate starter for the club making 9 appearances and tallying 1 goal for Steel FC.

Carolina Railhawks

In July 2016, Bethlehem Steel FC loaned Daly out to Carolina Railhawks for a one-month loan with the option to buy after.[6] Impressing through 6 matches, the Railhawks exercised their purchase option in September 2016, making the transfer permanent.[7]

OKC Energy

Daly signed with USL side OKC Energy FC on January 17, 2017.[8]

Fresno FC

Daly signed with new USL club Fresno FC on December 5, 2017.[9]

Career statistics

Club performanceLeagueCupContinentalTotal
ClubSeasonLeagueAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Wilmington Hammerheads FC2013USL Pro2200000220
Sacramento Republic FC20143043000334
2015USL2623000292
Bethlehem Steel FC201691000091
Carolina Railhawks (loan)2016NASL60000060
Carolina Railhawks1100000110
Career statistics104760001107

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archived copy . December 13, 2015 . April 16, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200416030544/https://goccaa.org/sports/msoc/2009-10/releases/MSOC_1211090209.html . dead .
  2. Web site: Phoenix vs. Wilmington Hammerheads - 29 April 2013 - Soccerway. Int.soccerway.com. October 26, 2018.
  3. Web site: Republic FC Signs Seasoned MLS Player Justin Braun and Teen Phenom Mawolo Gissie. February 11, 2014. 2016-11-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20160419101900/http://www.sacrepublicfc.com/republic-fc-signs-seasoned-mls-player-justin-braun-teen-phenom-mawolo-gissie/. April 19, 2016. dead.
  4. Web site: Mikey Daly. Sacrepublicfc.com. 2016-11-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20160925193754/http://www.sacrepublicfc.com/players/mickey-daly/. September 25, 2016. dead.
  5. Web site: Bethlehem Steel FC sign Boluwatife Akinyode, Michael Daly and Gabe Gissie . Philadelphia Union . December 11, 2015 . 2016-11-06.
  6. Web site: Steel FC Defender Mickey Daly loaned to Carolina Railhawks . Brotherly Game . July 22, 2016 . 2016-11-06.
  7. Web site: Railhawks Make Mickey Daly Loan Permanent. CarolinaRailhawks.com. September 1, 2016. 2016-11-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20161107092235/http://www.carolinarailhawks.com/news/2016/09/01/railhawks-makemickey-daly-loan-permanent. November 7, 2016. dead.
  8. Web site: Mickey Daly joins Energy FC for 2017 season. Energy FC. Communications. January 17, 2017. Energyfc.com. October 26, 2018.
  9. Web site: Fresno FC signs pair of former USL champions as first-ever players. Angel. Moreno. December 5, 2017. Fresnofc.com. October 26, 2018.