Liam Doyle (footballer)
Liam Doyle (born 1 July 1992) is a Manx footballer who currently plays for San Antonio FC in the USL Championship.
 Liam Doyle with Ellan Vannin national team in 2015 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 July 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Isle of Man | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | San Antonio FC | ||
| Number | 26 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2014 | St. Marys | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2014 | Cincinnati State Surge | 39 | (18) |
| 2014–2015 | Ohio State Buckeyes | 45 | (7) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016 | Harrisburg City Islanders | 32 | (0) |
| 2017 | Swope Park Rangers | 18 | (2) |
| 2018–2019 | Nashville SC | 54 | (1) |
| 2019–2020 | Memphis 901 | 21 | (1) |
| 2020– | San Antonio FC | 0 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2010– | Isle of Man | 4 | (0) |
| 2014– | Ellan Vannin | 12 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23 October 2019 | |||
Liam was formally drafted by D.C. United in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft.[1]
Liam is also a United States Green Card holder.[2]
Career
Youth and college
Doyle played soccer at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College in 2012 and 2013, before transferring to Ohio State University in 2014, where he stayed for two years.[3]
Professional
Doyle has played for St Marys on his native Isle of Man. The team competes in the Isle of Man Football League.[4] On 19 January 2016, Doyle was selected 67th overall in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft by DC United.[5] However, after trialling with the club he was not signed.
Doyle signed with United Soccer League side Harrisburg City Islanders in April 2016 and made his debut as a late substitute on 2 April 2016 against Charlotte Independence.[6]
Doyle moved to USL side Swope Park Rangers on 6 December 2016.[7]
Doyle was signed by USL side Nashville SC on 14 December 2017.[8]
Following a mutual termination of his contract with Nashville, Doyle subsequently joined USL side Memphis 901.[9]
On 18 September 2020, Doyle moved to USL Championship side San Antonio FC for the remainder of the season.[10]
International
Doyle was called up to the Isle of Man national team for the first time in 2010.[4]
References
- Liam Doyle: The Isle of Man international commanding defences in America englishplayersabroad.com
- "Nashville SC". Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- "Liam Doyle Bio :: The Ohio State University :: Official Athletic Site". Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- "Manning names island squad for new year". iomtoday.co.im. Archived from the original on 16 April 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- "DCU picks Liam Doyle in the MLS draft's 4th round". Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- "Harrisburg City Islanders at Charlotte Independence - 2016 Regular Season". www.uslsoccer.com. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- USLSoccer.com Staff (5 December 2016). "Rangers Add Doyle to Defensive Corp". Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- "Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- USLChampionship com Staff (5 August 2019). "Memphis Adds Doyle to Back Line". USL Championship.
- https://www.sanantoniofc.com/news_article/show/1123487