Nick O'Callaghan explained

Nick O'Callaghan
Fullname:Nicholas O'Callaghan
Birth Date:11 March 1997
Birth Place:Winter Springs, Florida, United States
Position:Defender
Currentclub:South Georgia Tormenta
Clubnumber:2
Youthyears1:2014
Youthclubs1:Orlando City
Collegeyears1:2015–2017
College1:Elon Phoenix
Collegecaps1:49
Collegegoals1:2
Collegeyears2:2018–2019
College2:FIU Panthers
Collegecaps2:19
Collegegoals2:1
Years1:2015
Clubs1:Orlando City U-23
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2018
Clubs2:SIMA Águilas
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2020
Clubs3:Orlando City B
Caps3:6
Goals3:0
Years4:2021–
Clubs4:South Georgia Tormenta
Caps4:23
Goals4:1
Club-Update:November 2, 2021

Nick O'Callaghan (born March 11, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for South Georgia Tormenta in USL League One.

Career

Youth and college

O'Callaghan started his prep career at Winter Springs High School and was a member of the Orlando City SC academy, helping the team make the playoffs in 2014. He began his college soccer career at Elon University in 2015, appearing as a three-year starter for Elon Phoenix between 2015 and 2017, making 49 appearances, scoring 2 goals and tallying 5 assists.[1] In his senior year, O'Callaghan transferred to Florida International University, spending 2018 as a redshirted player.[2]

While at college, O'Callaghan appeared for USL PDL side Orlando City U-23 in 2015[3] and SIMA Águilas during their 2018 season.[4]

Orlando City B

On January 13, 2020, O'Callaghan was selected in the third round (57th overall) in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Orlando City.[5] In March 2020, he signed a professional contract with Orlando City B, the team's USL League One affiliate.[6] On August 1, 2020, he made his debut in the season opener, starting in a 2–0 defeat to South Georgia Tormenta.[7] He was released at the end of the season.[8]

South Georgia Tormenta

On February 23, 2021, O'Callaghan joined USL League One side South Georgia Tormenta.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nicholas O'Callaghan - Men's Soccer. Elon University Athletics.
  2. Web site: Nick O'Callaghan - 2019 - Men's Soccer. FIU Athletics.
  3. Web site: 2020 MLS Draft: Lions Select FIU Left Back Nick O'Callaghan. Sean. Rollins. January 13, 2020. The Mane Land.
  4. Web site: Statistics - 2018 Regular Season - USL League Two. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. Web site: Orlando City SC Selects Defender Nick O'Callaghan in Third Round of 2020 MLS SuperDraft | Orlando City Soccer Club.
  6. Web site: Poe . Julia . Orlando City B announces roster for 2020 USL League One season . Pro Soccer USA . March 3, 2020.
  7. Web site: South Georgia Tormenta FC vs. Orlando City B - August 1, 2020 . www.uslleagueone.com.
  8. Web site: Orlando City B Announces Roster Statuses Following 2020 Season . www.orlandocitysc.com.
  9. Web site: TORMENTA FC BOLSTERS DEFENSE WITH NICK O'CALLAGHAN.