Michael Hornsby Explained

Michael Hornsby
Birth Date:23 November 1998
Birth Place:Biberach an der Riss, Germany
Height:1.83 m
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Port Melbourne SC
Youthclubs1:SC Freiburg
Youthyears2:–2017
Youthclubs2:FV Ravensburg
Collegeyears1:2017–2019
College1:Queens Royals
Collegecaps1:54
Collegegoals1:6
Collegeyears2:2020–2021
College2:UNC Wilmington Seahawks
Collegecaps2:26
Collegegoals2:0
Years1:2018
Clubs1:Chattanooga FC
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2021
Clubs2:South Georgia Tormenta 2
Caps2:13
Goals2:0
Years3:2022
Clubs3:Central Valley Fuego
Caps3:27
Goals3:0
Years4:2023
Clubs4:Richmond Kickers
Caps4:28
Goals4:1
Years5:2024
Clubs5:Christchurch United
Caps5:10
Goals5:4
Years6:2024-
Clubs6:Port Melbourne SC
Club-Update:18:50, 30 July 2024 (UTC)

Michael Hornsby (born 23 November 1998) is a German professional footballer who plays as a defender for Port Melbourne SC in National Premier Leagues Victoria.

Career

Youth, College & Amateur

Hornsby attended Pestalozzi-Gymnasium Biberach, whilst also playing as part of the SC Freiburg academy and later the FV Ravensburg academy, the former of which he competed with for a single season.[1] [2]

In 2017, Hornsby moved to the United States to play college soccer at Queens University of Charlotte. In three seasons with then Royals, Hornsby made 54 appearances, scoring six goals and tallying 13 assists. In those three seasons, Hornsby was a three-time First-Team All-SAC performer, also earning NCCSIA All-State honors three times, including a pair of First-Team commendations, and was a two-time pick on United Soccer Coaches All-Region team.[3]

In 2020, Hornsby transferred to the University of North Carolina Wilmington, going to make 26 appearances for the Seahawks. Here he was a Third-Team All-Colonial Athletic Association selection in the 2020–21 season. Following the 2021 season, he was a Second-Team All-Colonial Athletic Association selection, and received Third-Team All-Atlantic Region honors by the United Soccer Coaches.[4]

During his college career, Hornsby also played a single game for NPSL side Chattanooga FC during their 2018 season.[5] In 2021, Hornsby competed with USL League Two's South Georgia Tormenta 2, where he finished the regular season with six assists in 13 appearances.[6]

Professional

Hornsby signed with Central Valley Fuego on 22 March 2022, ahead of their inaugural season in USL League One.[1] He made his debut for the club on 23 April 2022, starting in a 3–0 loss to Union Omaha.[7]

Ahead of the 2022 season, Hornsby signed with USL League One side Richmond Kickers.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Defender Michael Hornsby Signs with Fuego FC. USLLeagueOne com Staff. 22 March 2022. USL League One.
  2. Web site: Michael Hornsby. Midwest Pro Soccer Combine.
  3. Web site: Michael Hornsby - 2019 - Men's Soccer. Queens University of Charlotte Athletics.
  4. Web site: Michael Hornsby - Men's Soccer. UNC Wilmington Athletics.
  5. Web site: National Premier Soccer League. npsl.bonzidev.com.
  6. Web site: South Georgia Tormenta FC | uslleaguetwo.com. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  7. Web site: Match Center | USLLeagueOne.com. www.uslleagueone.com.
  8. Web site: Kickers Sign Versatile German Defender Michael Hornsby. richmondkickers.com. 15 December 2022.