Curtis Thorn

Curtis Thorn (born 2 September 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Miami FC in USL Championship.

Curtis Thorn
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-09-02) 2 September 1995
Place of birth Bordon, England
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Miami FC
Number 23
Youth career
2007–2009 Fulham
2013–2015 Havant & Waterlooville
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Nova Southeastern Sharks 33 (4)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Alton 19 (8)
2017–2018 Team Solent 59 (3)
2018 New Orleans Jesters 9 (0)
2019 Tormenta FC 2 13 (0)
2020–2022 South Georgia Tormenta 43 (2)
2023– Miami FC 17 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 19, 2023

Career

Youth, college and amateur

Thorn was part of the Fulham academy for three years.[1] He later went on to play for Wessex League sides Alton[2] and Team Solent.[3]

Thorn moved to the United States in 2018, and played two years of college soccer at Nova Southeastern University between 2018 and 2019, making a total of 33 appearances, scoring four goals and tallying assists. He was named to the Fall SSC Commissioner's Honor Roll in both seasons with the Sharks, received All-South Region honors from the D2CCA and United Soccer Coaches and was the team MVP in 2019.[4]

While at college, Thorn appeared for NPSL side New Orleans Jesters in 2018,[5][6] where he was named MVP.[7] In 2019 he played for USL League Two side South Georgia Tormenta FC 2 helping them to the Deep South Division title and the clubs first Southern Conference title.[8][7]

Professional

On 27 August 2020, Thorn signed with USL League One side South Georgia Tormenta.[9] He made his professional debut on 11 September 2020, starting in a 2–2 draw with Union Omaha.[10]

On 23 December 2022, Thorn signed a multi-year contract with USL Championship side Miami FC.[11]

References
  1. O'Donnell, Bernadette (25 April 2019). "Tormenta FC 2 Adds Four More Players to 2019 Roster". South Georgia Tormenta FC.
  2. "Alton restore pride with convincing win". farnhamherald.com. 12 September 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  3. "Skipper Curtis Thorn sees red for Team Solent ahead of FA Vase trip to Bradford Town". dailyecho.co.uk. 27 November 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  4. "Curtis Thorn - Men's Soccer". Nova Southeastern University Athletics.
  5. "Jesters Fall to Atalanta". 14 June 2018.
  6. "National Premier Soccer League". npsl.bonzidev.com.
  7. "Curtis Thorn Signs Pro Contract with South Georgia Tormenta FC". Nova Southeastern University Athletics.
  8. "South Georgia Tormenta FC | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  9. bodonnell@tormentafc.com, Bernadette O'Donnell- (27 August 2020). "Tormenta FC Signs English Defender Curtis Thorn". South Georgia Tormenta FC.
  10. "Tormenta vs. Union Omaha - 12 September 2020 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
  11. "Miami FC signs English defender Curtis Thorn to a multi-year deal". 23 December 2022.
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