Oliver Shannon Explained

Oliver Shannon
Birth Date:1995 9, df=yes
Birth Place:Birkenhead, England
Height:1.83m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Bala Town
Clubnumber:29
Youthyears1:2001–2014
Youthclubs1:Everton
Collegeyears1:2014–2017
College1:Clemson Tigers
Collegecaps1:82
Collegegoals1:13
Years1:2018
Clubs1:Atlanta United
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2018
Clubs2:Atlanta United 2
Caps2:27
Goals2:1
Years3:2020–
Clubs3:Bala Town
Caps3:111
Goals3:11
Club-Update:22 April 2024

Oliver Shannon (born 12 September 1995) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Cymru Premier club Bala Town.

College career

Shannon was a four-year starter at Clemson University, serving as co-captain for his final two years. He contributed 13 goals and 17 assists in 82 appearances, 74 of which he started.[1]

Professional career

Oliver Shannon was signed by Atlanta United on 21 February 2018.[2] He made his debut for the second team on 24 March in a 3–1 win over New York Red Bulls II.[3] He finished the season with 27 appearances and one goal for Atlanta United 2.[4]

Shannon was released by Atlanta at the end of their 2018 season.[5]

On 9 January 2020, Shannon joined Cymru Premier side Bala Town.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oliver Shannon | Atlanta United FC . Atlutd.com . 1 December 2018 . 5 December 2018.
  2. Web site: Atlanta United sign second-round pick Oliver Shannon . MLSsoccer.com . 21 February 2018 . 5 December 2018.
  3. Web site: Atlanta United 2 vs New York Red Bulls II. uslsoccer.com. United Soccer League. 24 March 2018. 8 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181206054747/https://www.uslsoccer.com/atlantaunited2-newyorkredbullsii-971237. 6 December 2018. dead.
  4. Web site: Oliver Shannon. uslchampionship.com. United Soccer League. 11 September 2019. 11 September 2019.
  5. Web site: Atlanta United announce year-end roster moves. atlutd.com.
  6. Web site: Shannon joins the Town!. 9 January 2020.