Cory Burke

Cory Lamar Crossgill Burke (born 28 December 1991) is a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls and the Jamaica national team.

Cory Burke
Burke with Bethlehem Steel in 2017
Personal information
Full name Cory Lamar Crossgill Burke
Date of birth (1991-12-28) 28 December 1991
Place of birth Kingston, Jamaica
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)[1]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 New York Red Bulls
Number 7
Youth career
Old Harbour High
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2016 Rivoli United 77 (26)
2016 → Bethlehem Steel (loan) 21 (4)
2017 Bethlehem Steel 24 (9)
2018–2022 Philadelphia Union 93 (25)
2018 → Bethlehem Steel (loan) 4 (2)
2019 → Portmore United (loan) 18 (11)
2020 → St. Pölten (loan) 11 (4)
2023– New York Red Bulls 23 (2)
International career‡
2016– Jamaica 31 (9)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Jamaica
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Runner-up2017 United StatesTeam
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:13, 6 June 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 3 July 2023

Club career

Rivoli United

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Burke began his career with schoolboy side Old Harbour High. Between 2013 and 2015, Cory Burke played three seasons for Rivoli United, where he totaled 26 goals and was second in goals in Jamaica's Red Stripe Premier League for the 2015–16 season.

Bethlehem Steel FC

Burke's performance for Rivoli United sparked interest abroad and on 17 February 2016, he joined the newly formed Bethlehem Steel FC on a year-long loan.[2] After registering 4 goals from 20 appearances during Steel FC's 2016 season, Burke's loan deal was made permanent by official transfer in November 2016.[3]

Philadelphia Union

After spending two seasons with Philadelphia Union's USL affiliate in Bethlehem, Burke was officially signed to the MLS team on 21 December 2017.[4] Burke made his debut for the Union on 3 March 2018, as a substitute in the home opener against New England Revolution, registering an assist on the Union's second goal.[5] Burke began to establish himself as a regular starter, culminating in being the joint top scorer on the season (alongside Fafa Picault) with 10 goals.[6][7]

Due to an error in renewing his U.S. visa in May 2019, Burke was unable to play for the Union. At the time, he was also in the process of applying for a green card for permanent residency in the U.S.[8] He officially returned to Philadelphia in October 2020 and made his first appearance in 18 months as a substitute against New England Revolution.[9][10] Burke scored against the Revolution weeks later as the final goal of the Union's season, resulting in the team's first MLS Supporter's Shield title.[11]

Loans to Portmore and St. Pölten

On 4 September 2019, Burke was loaned to Portmore United whilst his ongoing visa issue were solved.[12] During his time with Portmore, Burke found consistent scoring form leading the league's scoring with 11 goals (7 goals in 8 matches) midway through the season.[13] Burke finish his time at Portmore with 11 goals in 20 matches.[14]

On 6 February 2020, Burke moved to Austrian Bundesliga side St. Pölten on loan until June 2020 as a result of his visa issues.[15] He scored his first goals for St. Pölten on 2 June, netting a hat-trick against Swarovski Tirol.[16] Burke scored 4 goals from 11 appearances during his loan in Austria.[17]

Return to Philadelphia

After the resolution of his visa issues Burke's loan with St. Pölten came to an end in July 2020 and he returned to the Union. Burke would see very little playing time in with the Union in 2020, scoring 2 goals in 5 appearances. At the conclusion of the 2020 season, Burke signed a new two-year contract with the Union, with an option for a third year.[18] The 2021 season would see Burke becoming a regular part of the Union roster both as a starter and substitute scoring 4 goals and 2 assists in 19 games. In 2022 Burke would appear in 33 of the Union's 34 regular season game primarily coming on as a sub for striker Mikael Uhre and would score 7 goals and create 5 assists in the regular season. Burke would continue to appear in the Union's playoff run scoring a goal in the Union's 3–1 win over New York City Football Club in the Eastern Conference Final.

On 15 November 2022, the Union announced they were declining Burke's contract option for 2023.[19]

New York Red Bulls

On 21 November 2022, Burke signed a two-year deal with New York Red Bulls.[20] On 29 April 2023, Burke scored his first goal for New York, a late equalizer in a 1–1 draw with Chicago Fire FC.[21] On 20 May 2023, Burke scored the winning goal for New York in a 2–1 victory over CF Montréal.[22]

International career

In 2016, Burke made his senior team debut versus Haiti and scored his first international goal against Guyana.[23][24] Burke's second international goal was scored against Suriname in the final group match of the 2017 Caribbean Cup qualification, sending Jamaica to the 2017 Gold Cup.[25] Burke made five appearances during the 2017 Gold Cup, where Jamaica finished runner-up to the United States.[26]

Burke scored four goals for Jamaica during the 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League qualifying ultimately helping Jamaica earn a spot in League B of the inaugural competition.[26]

During the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Burke was called up alongside Philadelphia Union teammates Andre Blake and Alvas Powell.[27] He scored an equalizing goal against Guadeloupe during the group stage; marking his seventh national team goal.[28] Making four appearances for the Reggae Boyz during the competition, Jamaica was ultimately knocked out during the quarterfinals against the United States.[29]

Career statistics

Club
As of match played 4 June 2023[30]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup[lower-alpha 1] Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Rivoli United 2013–14 National Premier League 292000000292
2014–15 31120000003112
2015–16 17120000001712
Total 77260000007726
Bethlehem Steel FC 2016 (loan) USL Championship 214——00214
2017 249——1[lower-alpha 2]0259
2018 (loan) 42——0042
Total 49150000105015
Philadelphia Union 2018 Major League Soccer 291053—1[lower-alpha 3]13514
2019 7200—0072
2020 5200—1062
2021 194004[lower-alpha 4]020254
2022 337100031378
Total 932563407211030
Portmore United (loan) 2019–20 National Premier League 181100—001811
St. Pölten (loan) 2019–20 Austrian Bundesliga 11400—00114
New York Red Bulls 2023 Major League Soccer 232200000252
Career total 2718383408229188
  1. Includes U.S. Open Cup
  2. Appearance in USL Cup Playoffs
  3. Appearances in MLS Cup Playoffs
  4. Appearances in CONCACAF Champions League

International
As of match played 2 July 2023[31]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Jamaica 201632
2017100
201834
201920
202181
202210
202342
Total319
Scores and results list Jamaica's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Burke goal.[31]
List of international goals scored by Cory Burke
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
111 October 2016Leonora Stadium, Leonora, Guyana Guyana4–24–22017 Caribbean Cup qualification
213 November 2016Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica Suriname1–01–02017 Caribbean Cup qualification
39 September 2018Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica Cayman Islands2–04–02019–20 CONCACAF Nations League qualification
44–0
514 October 2018Ergilio Hato Stadium, Willemstad, Curaçao Bonaire1–06–02019–20 CONCACAF Nations League qualification
617 November 2018Montego Bay Sports Complex, Montego Bay, Jamaica Suriname1–02–12019–20 CONCACAF Nations League qualification
716 July 2021Exploria Stadium, Orlando, United States Guadeloupe1–12–12021 CONCACAF Gold Cup
819 June 2023Stadion Wiener Neustadt, Wiener Neustadt, Austria Jordan1–01–2Friendly
92 July 2023Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, United States Saint Kitts and Nevis5–05–02023 CONCACAF Gold Cup

Honours

Philadelphia Union

References
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  3. "Steel Complete Acquisition of Jamaica's Burke". USLsoccer.com. 14 November 2016. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  4. "Philadelphia Union Sign Forward Cory Burke". PhiladelphiaUnion.com. 21 December 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
  5. Matthew DeGeorge (8 March 2018). "MLS newcomer Burke offers experience, versatility to Union". Delco Times. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
  6. Jonathan Bach (4 November 2018). "Best Season Ever? A Review of the 2018 Philadelphia Union". brotherlygame.com. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  7. "Philadelphia Union | 2018 Stats". philadelphiaunion.com. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  8. Tannewald, Johnathan (3 May 2019). "Union's Cory Burke out at least three months with visa problems". Philly.com. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  9. Tom Bogert (13 October 2020). "Philadelphia Union's Cory Burke is finally back and may make season debut on Monday". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  10. Matthew Ralph (19 October 2020). "Cory Burke comes off the bench in first appearance for the Philadelphia Union in 18 months". brotherlygame.com. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  11. Dylan Butler (8 November 2020). "Philadelphia Union 2, New England Revolution 0 | 2020 MLS Match Recap". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  12. Bogert, Tom (4 September 2019). "Philadelphia Union loan Cory Burke to Jamaican side Portmore United". mlssoccer.com. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
  13. Scott, Livingston (26 December 2019). "Burke Ready For Union Return". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
  14. Matthew Ralph (6 January 2020). "Report: Cory Burke granted visa to return to the U.S. for preseason". brotherlygame.com. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  15. Tom Bogert (6 February 2020). "Official: Philadelphia Union loan Cory Burke to SKN St. Poelten". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  16. "WSG Swarovski Wattens vs St. Pölten". 2 June 2020.
  17. Livingston Scott (11 October 2020). "'Back Where I Want To Be' – Burke Looks Forward To Philly ReUNION". jamaica-gleaner.com. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  18. "Philadelphia Union Sign Forward Cory Burke To New Contract". philadelphiaunion.com. 2 December 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  19. "Philadelphia Union Announce 2023 Roster Decisions". philadelphiaunion.com. 15 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  20. Bulls, New York Red. "New York Red Bulls Sign Jamaican International Cory Burke to MLS Contract". New York Red Bulls.
  21. "Cory Burke strikes in 89th minute as Red Bulls, Fire draw". ESPN.
  22. Bulls, New York Red. "First-Half Goals the Difference as Red Bulls Top Montréal". New York Red Bulls.
  23. "Pathetic! – Haiti blank Boyz 2–0 to claim bragging rights". Jamaica Observer. 7 September 2016. Archived from the original on 19 September 2016. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  24. "CFU Caribbean Cup: Reggae Boyz defeat Guyana 4–2". Jamaica Observer. 11 October 2016. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
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  27. "Jamaica squad strengthened by MLS presence". concacaf.com. 4 July 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  28. "Jamaica secure dramatic late win vs Guadeloupe". concacaf.com. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  29. "Late Matthew Hoppe Header Sends USA to CONCACAF Gold Cup Semifinals with 1–0 Win Against Jamaica". ussoccer.com. 25 July 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  30. Cory Burke at Soccerway. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  31. "Burke, Cory". National Football Teams. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
  32. "Philadelphia Union win 2020 MLS Supporters' Shield on regular season's final day". Major League Soccer. 8 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  33. Sigal, Jonathan (5 November 2022). "Hollywood ending! LAFC win legendary MLS Cup 2022 over Philadelphia Union". Major League Soccer. Retrieved 27 April 2023.

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