Nick O'Callaghan

Nick O'Callaghan (born March 11, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for South Georgia Tormenta in USL League One.

Nick O'Callaghan
Personal information
Full name Nicholas O'Callaghan
Date of birth (1997-03-11) March 11, 1997
Place of birth Winter Springs, Florida, United States
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 South Georgia Tormenta
Number 2
Youth career
2014 Orlando City
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2017 Elon Phoenix 49 (2)
2018–2019 FIU Panthers 19 (1)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015 Orlando City U-23 0 (0)
2018 SIMA Águilas 4 (0)
2020 Orlando City B 6 (0)
2021– South Georgia Tormenta 23 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 2, 2021

Career

Youth and college

O'Callaghan started his prep career at Winter Springs High School and was a member of the Orlando City SC academy, helping the team make the playoffs in 2014. He began his college soccer career at Elon University in 2015, appearing as a three-year starter for Elon Phoenix between 2015 and 2017, making 49 appearances, scoring 2 goals and tallying 5 assists.[1] In his senior year, O'Callaghan transferred to Florida International University, spending 2018 as a redshirted player.[2]

While at college, O'Callaghan appeared for USL PDL side Orlando City U-23 in 2015[3] and SIMA Águilas during their 2018 season.[4]

Orlando City B

On January 13, 2020, O'Callaghan was selected in the third round (57th overall) in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Orlando City.[5] In March 2020, he signed a professional contract with Orlando City B, the team's USL League One affiliate.[6] On August 1, 2020, he made his debut in the season opener, starting in a 2–0 defeat to South Georgia Tormenta.[7] He was released at the end of the season.[8]

South Georgia Tormenta

On February 23, 2021, O'Callaghan joined USL League One side South Georgia Tormenta.[9]

References
  1. "Nicholas O'Callaghan - Men's Soccer". Elon University Athletics.
  2. "Nick O'Callaghan - 2019 - Men's Soccer". FIU Athletics.
  3. Rollins, Sean (January 13, 2020). "2020 MLS Draft: Lions Select FIU Left Back Nick O'Callaghan". The Mane Land.
  4. "Statistics - 2018 Regular Season - USL League Two". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. "Orlando City SC Selects Defender Nick O'Callaghan in Third Round of 2020 MLS SuperDraft | Orlando City Soccer Club".
  6. Poe, Julia (March 3, 2020). "Orlando City B announces roster for 2020 USL League One season". Pro Soccer USA.
  7. "South Georgia Tormenta FC vs. Orlando City B - August 1, 2020". www.uslleagueone.com.
  8. "Orlando City B Announces Roster Statuses Following 2020 Season". www.orlandocitysc.com.
  9. "TORMENTA FC BOLSTERS DEFENSE WITH NICK O'CALLAGHAN".
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