Michael Daly (soccer)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | June 4, 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Sonoma, California, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Playing position | Center Back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Carolina Railhawks | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2011 | Cal State Los Angeles | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2012 | Ventura County Fusion | 30 | (3) |
| 2013 | Wilmington Hammerheads | 22 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | Sacramento Republic FC | 56 | (6) |
| 2016 | Bethlehem Steel FC | 9 | (1) |
| 2016 | → Carolina RailHawks (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2016 | Carolina RailHawks | 11 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 6, 2016. | |||
Michael "Mickey" Daly (born June 4, 1987) is an American soccer player currently playing as a center back for Carolina Railhawks in the North American Soccer League.
Career
College
Daly played at California State University, Los Angeles where he made the 2009 NCAA Division II All America 1st team in 2009.[1]
Professional
Wilmington Hammerheads FC
Daly signed his first professional contract with USL Pro club Wilmington Hammerheads in April 2013. He made his debut on April 29, 2013 in a 3–1 loss to Phoenix FC.[2]
Sacramento Republic FC
Prior to the 2014 season, Daly was signed by Sacramento Republic FC for their inaugural season.[3] Daly impressed during the 2014 season earning 33 appearances, scoring 4 goals, and earning two USL Team of the Week awards.[4] Daly would win his first USL Championship with Sacramento defeating Harrisburg City Islanders 2-0 for the 2014 USL Pro Title.
The 2015 season would see Daly keep his starting place in the making 33 appearances and scoring twice. Sacramento would go on to make the playoffs for the second consecutive season, but lost out in the first round to eventual finalists LA Galaxy II.
Bethlehem Steel FC
On December 11, 2015, Daly signed with Bethlehem Steel FC.[5] Daly would become an immediate starter for the club making 9 appearances and tallying 1 goal for Steel FC.
Carolina Railhawks
In July 2016, Bethlehem Steel FC loaned Daly out to Carolina Railhawks for a one month loan with the option to buy after.[6] Impressing through 6 matches, the Railhawks exercised their purchase option in September 2016, making the transfer permanent.[7]
Career statistics
As of 6 November 2016
| Club performance | League | Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club | Season | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Wilmington Hammerheads FC | 2013 | USL Pro | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Sacramento Republic FC | 2014 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 4 | |
| 2015 | USL | 26 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 2 | |
| Bethlehem Steel FC | 2016 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | |
| Carolina Railhawks (loan) | 2016 | NASL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Carolina Railhawks | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | ||
| Career statistics | 104 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110 | 7 | ||
References
- ↑ http://goccaa.org/sports/msoc/2009-10/releases/MSOC_1211090209.html
- ↑ http://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2013/04/29/united-states/mls-reserve-league/phoenix/wilmington-hammerheads/1443035/
- ↑ "Republic FC Signs Seasoned MLS Player Justin Braun and Teen Phenom Mawolo Gissie". February 11, 2014. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
- ↑ "Mikey Daly". Retrieved 2016-11-06.
- ↑ "Bethlehem Steel FC sign Boluwatife Akinyode, Michael Daly and Gabe Gissie". Philadelphia Union. December 11, 2015. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
- ↑ "Steel FC Defender Mickey Daly loaned to Carolina Railhawks". Brotherly Game. July 22, 2016. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
- ↑ "Railhawks Make Mickey Daly Loan Permanent". CarolinaRailhawks.com. September 1, 2016. Retrieved 2016-11-06.