Shawn Ferguson | |
Birth Date: | 21 January 1991 |
Birth Place: | Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States |
Position: | Center Back |
Youthclubs1: | Discoveries SC |
Youthyears2: | 2005–2009 |
Youthclubs2: | Northwestern Trojans |
Collegeyears1: | 2009–2012 |
College1: | College of Charleston Cougars |
Years1: | 2013–2016 |
Clubs1: | Charleston Battery |
Caps1: | 104 |
Goals1: | 5 |
Pcupdate: | September 28, 2016 |
Shawn Ferguson (born January 21, 1991, in Rock Hill, South Carolina) is a retired American soccer player who formerly played for Charleston Battery in the United Soccer League.
Born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Ferguson started his career with Discoveries Soccer Club [1] and Northwestern High School, playing on both teams with future Battery teammate Ricky Garbanzo. He attended the College of Charleston and played as a center back on the Cougars soccer team.[2]
While still finishing his college degree, Ferguson signed with USL Professional Division club Charleston Battery on April 3, 2013.[3] During the 2014 season Ferguson became a first-choice starter in central defense alongside Colin Falvey. Ferguson had a breakthrough season in 2015, starting 27 of 28 league matches and being voted the club's defender of year by fans as well as being named a First Team All-USL selection by the league.
Prior to the 2016 season, Ferguson was named team captain by coach Mike Anhaeuser.
Ferguson retired shortly before the 2017 season.