Ellis McLoughlin
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | July 8, 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Seattle, Washington, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Playing position | Forward, Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2007 | IMG Soccer Academy | ||
| 2007 | Washington Huskies | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2008–2010 | Hertha BSC II | 7 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | San Jose Earthquakes | 10 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2005–2007 | United States U17 | 38 | (14) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 19, 2011. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Ellis McLoughlin (born July 8, 1990 in Seattle, Washington) is an American soccer player.
Club career
Youth
McLoughlin began attending Bishop Blanchet High School in Seattle, Washington in 2004 where he was named All-area and team MVP as a freshman. Other early honors included being a Washington state ODP team member from 2003-05.
He made the move to Bradenton, Florida to attend the U-17 Residency program. He graduated in 2007 from Edison Academy.
He also helped his club team, Crossfire, to five state titles and a spot in the Region IV finals as well as an 8th place overall finish at the NIKE U-15 Club Championship in Hong Kong.[1]
Professional
McLoughlin turned professional straight out of high school in 2008 when he signed with German club Hertha Berlin. He spent the next two seasons playing for the team's second squad, Hertha BSC II, making seven appearances for the club in total.[1]
McLoughlin went on trial with Major League Soccer team Seattle Sounders FC in the 2010 preseason[2] but did not make the team. In 2011, he successfully trialed with San Jose Earthquakes, and the club signed him on March 17, 2011.[3] He made his debut for the Earthquakes two days later in their first game of the 2011 MLS season, a 1-0 loss to Real Salt Lake,[4] and scored his first goal by opening the scoring on May 21, 2011 in a 2-1 victory over New England Revolution.[5]
McLoughlin was waived by San Jose on June 28, 2012.[6]
International career
Played in the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup in South Korea. Played a total of 38 games for the national team scoring 14 goals.[1]
Personal life
Son of Jacquie and Jay McLoughlin. Has two brothers, Max and Riley.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Player Bio:Ellis McLouglin". Washington Huskies. Retrieved 2010-04-08.
- ↑ "Ellis McLoughlin In Camp With Seattle". USsoccerplayers.com. Retrieved 2010-04-04.
- ↑ http://www.sjearthquakes.com/news/2011/03/quakes-sign-forward-ellis-mcloughlin
- ↑ In downpour, Beckerman goal provides thunder for RSL
- ↑ http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-05-21-san-jose-earthquakes-vs-new-england-revolution/recap
- ↑ http://www.sjearthquakes.com/news/2012/06/earthquakes-waive-d-suggs-m-mcloughlin