Brendan McDonough explained

Brendan McDonough
Fullname:Brendan McDonough
Birth Date:27 December 1996
Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:1.88m
Position:Defender
Youthclubs1:Charlotte Soccer Academy
Collegeyears1:2015–2018
College1:Georgetown Hoyas
Collegecaps1:63
Collegegoals1:2
Years1:2019
Clubs1:Vancouver Whitecaps
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2019
Clubs2:Charlotte Independence (loan)
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Club-Update:October 18, 2019

Brendan McDonough (born December 27, 1996) is an American soccer player.

Career

Early life

McDonough was born in Atlanta, Georgia, but raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. He played three years for Charlotte Catholic High School, while spending his junior year in Germany training with both FT Braunschweig and Eintracht Braunschweig.[1] [2]

College

McDonough played four years of college soccer at Georgetown University between 2015 and 2018, where he made 63 appearances, scoring 2 goals, and tallying 2 assists.[3]

Professional

On January 11, 2019, McDonough was selected 35th overall in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft by Vancouver Whitecaps FC.[4] He was officially added to the club's roster on March 6, 2019, signing an MLS contract for 2019 with options through to 2022.[5]

McDonough made his professional debut on June 26, 2019, starting in a 2–2 draw with FC Dallas.[6]

On August 7, 2019, McDonough was loaned to USL Championship side Charlotte Independence for the remainder of the season.[7] [8]

McDonough was released by Vancouver at the end of the 2019 season.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vancouver Whitecaps add depth, draft Georgetown centerback Brendan McDonough. Manuel. Veth. Pro Soccer. USA. January 11, 2019. August 7, 2019. August 7, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190807094953/https://www.prosoccerusa.com/vancouver-whitecaps-fc/whitecaps-draft-brendan-mcdonough/. dead.
  2. Web site: Whitecaps FC sign 2019 MLS SuperDraft pick Brendan McDonough to MLS contract. Scott. Harrigan. March 8, 2019.
  3. Web site: Brendan McDonough - Men's Soccer. Georgetown University Athletics.
  4. Web site: Whitecaps FC select Georgetown centre back Brendan McDonough with 35th selection at the 2019 MLS SuperDraft | Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  5. Web site: Whitecaps FC sign 2019 SuperDraft pick Brendan McDonough to MLS contract | Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  6. Web site: 'Caps claw back once again to earn a 2-2 road draw at FC Dallas | Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  7. Web site: Independence Loaned Hometown, MLS Rookie. James. Thomas. August 7, 2019. Charlotte Independence.
  8. Web site: Whitecaps FC loan out centre back Brendan McDonough to USL club Charlotte Independence | Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  9. Web site: Vancouver Whitecaps exercise 2020 options on Reyna, Nerwinski and Ricketts | MLSsoccer.com.