Pearse O'Brien explained

Pearse O'Brien
Fullname:Pearse O'Brien
Birth Date:26 October 2004
Birth Place:West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Height:1.73m (05.68feet)
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Providence Friars
Clubnumber:19
Youthyears1:2006–2020
Youthclubs1:Oakwood SC
Youthyears2:2020–2021
Youthclubs2:Real Salt Lake
Collegeyears1:2023–
College1:Providence Friars
Collegecaps1:17
Collegegoals1:3
Years1:2021
Clubs1:Real Monarchs
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2022–2023
Clubs2:Hartford Athletic
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2020
Nationalteam1:Republic of Ireland U15
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:10:05, 14 October 2022 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:00:42, 21 March 2022 (UTC)

Pearse O'Brien (born 26 October 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Providence College. Born in the United States, he represented Ireland at youth level.

Club career

Born in West Hartford, Connecticut, O'Brien began his career with U.S. Soccer Development Academy side Oakwood Soccer Club in 2016.[1] While training with the Ireland youth sides, O'Brien attracted interest from both Scottish club Celtic and English club Fulham.[2] After rising the ranks at Oakwood, O'Brien decided to join the youth setup at Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake, joining the club's under-19 side.[3]

On 15 May 2021, O'Brien made his professional debut for Real Salt Lake's USL Championship affiliate Real Monarchs against LA Galaxy II, coming on as a 69th-minute substitute during the 2–0 defeat.[4]

In February 2022, O'Brien joined Hartford Athletic on an academy contract.[5]

International career

O'Brien is eligible to represent the United States and the Republic of Ireland, through birth and heritage, respectively.[3] On 18 January 2020, O'Brien made his debut for the Republic of Ireland under-15 against the Australia under-17s.[6]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Real Monarchs2021USL Championship2020
Career total20000020

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pearse O'Brien . U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
  2. News: Meyer . Taran . Pearse O'Brien Selects RSL Academy to Chase Professional Dream . May 15, 2021 . . January 13, 2021.
  3. News: Sigal . Jonathan . Pearse O’Brien joins Real Salt Lake U-19 team, departs Oakwood . May 15, 2021 . New England Soccer Journal . November 25, 2020.
  4. Web site: Real Monarchs 0–2 LA Galaxy II . Soccerway.
  5. Web site: Hartford Athletic Signs West Hartford Native Pearse O’Brien to USL Academy Contract. Hartford Athletic. 17 February 2022. 11 March 2022.
  6. News: Impressive Ireland U15s overcome Australia U17s . May 15, 2021 . . January 18, 2020.