Paul Nicholson (footballer)

Paul Nicholson

Nicholson with FC Cincinnati in 2016
Personal information
Full name Paul Nicholson
Date of birth (1986-08-10) 10 August 1986
Place of birth Whitehaven, England
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 FC Cincinnati
Number 8
Youth career
2005–2008 University of Rio Grande
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009 West Virginia Chaos 14 (1)
2010 GPS Portland Phoenix 16 (1)
2011–2015 Wilmington Hammerheads 119 (6)
2016– FC Cincinnati 22 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 1 October 2016.

Paul Nicholson (born 10 August 1986 in Whitehaven) is an English footballer who plays for FC Cincinnati.

Career

College and amateur

Nicholson moved from his native England to the United States in 2005 after accepting a scholarship to play college soccer at the University of Rio Grande. He was selected a first team All-American in 2008 and first team All-AMC. Nicholson was named in the All Tournament team for the 2008 NAIA Tournament and was tabbed the tournament's Most Valuable Defensive Player. He was honorable mention All-AMC in 2007 and was on the second team in 2006.[1]

During his college career, Nicholson also played with USL Premier Development League club West Virginia Chaos during their 2009 season.[2] He also appeared for USL PDL club GPS Portland Phoenix during their 2010 season.[3]

Professional

Nicholson signed his first professional contract in February 2011, joining USL Pro club Wilmington Hammerheads.[4] He made his professional debut on 17 April 2011 in Wilmington's first game of the 2011 season, a 1–0 win over the Rochester Rhinos,[5] and scored his first professional goal on 29 April, in a 3–2 win over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.[6]

Wilmington re-signed Nicholson for the 2012 season on 13 February 2012.[7]

After five years with Wilmington, Nicholson signed with FC Cincinnati ahead of their inaugural 2016 season.[8]

References

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