Jimmy McLaughlin
_(cropped).jpg) McLaughlin playing for FC Cincinnati in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Joseph McLaughlin III | ||
| Date of birth | April 30, 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | FC Cincinnati | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2011 | FC DELCO | ||
| 2011 | Colgate Raiders | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2015 | Philadelphia Union | 5 | (0) |
| 2012–2015 | → Harrisburg City Islanders (loan) | 47 | (9) |
| 2016– | FC Cincinnati | 30 | (4) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 1, 2016. | |||
James Joseph "Jimmy" McLaughlin III (born April 30, 1993) is an American soccer player who currently plays for FC Cincinnati in the United Soccer League.
Career
Youth and college
McLaughlin spent three seasons with Union Youth Development Affiliate FC DELCO. In 2010-2011, McLaughlin led the club with 16 goals in 24 appearances.
Following his stint with DELCO, McLaughlin committed to Colgate University. In his freshman year, McLaughlin was one of only six players and the only freshman to start in all 22 matches for Colgate during the 2011 season. On August 27, 2011, McLaughlin scored in his first collegiate start in a 1-0 win over Syracuse University.[1] He finished the season with one goal and three assists in 22 appearances and was named 2011 Patriot League Rookie of the Year.
Professional
On December 12, 2011, McLaughlin signed with the Philadelphia Union as the club's second Homegrown player.[2] He made his professional debut on May 29, 2012, coming on as a sub for Freddy Adu in a 3-0 win over the Rochester Rhinos in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.[3] He made his MLS debut on October 24, 2012 coming on as a sub for Danny Cruz in the 73rd Min. during a 1-2 loss against Sporting Kansas City
Harrisburg City Islanders
McLaughlin had been regularly loaned out to the Philadelphia Union third tier affiliate, Harrisburg City Islanders. The affiliation had loaned McLaughlin out sparingly until the 2014 season where he was sent out on a season-long loan.[4] The move made McLaughlin an integral player in the Islanders campaign. He shared the team golden boot in 2014 with six goals and helped the Islanders through the USL playoffs ultimately finishing runners-up in the 2014 USL Pro final.
McLaughlin was loaned for individual matches during the 2015 season, making nine appearances and registering one goal.
FC Cincinnati
McLaughlin signed with expansion USL club FC Cincinnati ahead of the 2016 season.[5] His move to Cincinnati has seen him featured in a left wing position where has been a consistent member of the Starting XI.
Career statistics
| Club performance | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| USA | League | Open Cup | League Cup | North America | Total | |||||||
| 2012 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Harrisburg City Islanders (loan) | USL Pro | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | ||
| 2014 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Harrisburg City Islanders (loan) | USL Pro | 26 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 6 | |
| 2015 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Harrisburg City Islanders (loan) | USL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | |
| Total | USA | 53 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 8 | |
| Career total | 53 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 8 | ||
Updated October 4, 2015
References
- ↑ "Raiders Shut Out Syracuse 1-0 in Season Opener". Colgate Raiders. Colgate University Athletics. 27 August 2011. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
- ↑ "Union sign McLaughlin as second Home Grown Player". Philadelphia Union. Philadelphia Union Communications. 12 December 2011. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
- ↑ Berton, Michael (30 May 2012). "Freddy Adu leads Philadelphia Union to first Open Cup win, 3-0 over Rochester Rhinos". TheCup.us. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
- ↑ "Union Loan Pair to Affiliate Partner City Islanders — City Islanders". cityislanders.com.
- ↑ https://www.fccincinnati.com/%EF%BB%BF-fc-cincinnati-signs-six-more-players/
External links
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Media related to Jimmy McLaughlin at Wikimedia Commons - Jimmy McLaughlin at Soccerway
- Jimmy McLaughlin at Major League Soccer
- Jimmy McLaughlin at United Soccer League
- Colgate University bio