Burke Fahling

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Burke Fahling
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth Tupelo, Mississippi, United States
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Tacoma Defiance
Number 97
Youth career
Crossfire Premier
0000–2016 Seattle Sounders FC
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2016–2017 Memphis Tigers 33 (2)
2018–2020 Seattle Redhawks 20 (1)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2018 OSA Seattle 2 (0)
2021–2022 Charleston Battery 27 (2)
2022 → FC Tucson (loan) 27 (0)
2023 Pittsburgh Riverhounds 14 (2)
2024– Tacoma Defiance 17 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 18, 2024

Burke Fahling (born August 3, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for Tacoma Defiance in MLS Next Pro.

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Career

Youth

Fahling spent time in the academy setup of USSDA sides Crossfire Premier [1] and Seattle Sounders FC. [2]

College and amateur

In 2016, Fahling went to play college soccer at the University of Memphis. Over two seasons with the Tigers, Fahling made 33 appearances, scoring 2 goals and tallying 7 assists, also been a two time AAC Weekly Honor Roll recipient. [1] In 2018, Fahling returned to Washington, transferring to Seattle University, where he managed one season in three years, missing 2018 due to injury and the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fahling made 20 appearances for the Redhawks, scoring a single goal and tallying 5 assists. [3]

In 2018, Fahling also appeared for NPSL side OSA Seattle, making 2 appearances. [4]

Professional

On February 26, 2021, Fahling signed with USL Championship side Charleston Battery following a successful trial. [5] He made his professional debut on May 7, 2021, appearing as a 60th-minute substitute during a 1–1 draw with New York Red Bulls II. [6]

On March 31, 2022, Fahling joined USL League One club FC Tucson on loan. [7]

Following the 2022 season, Fahling was released by Charleston. [8] He subsequently joined USL Championship side Pittsburgh Riverhounds for their 2023 season. [9] He assisted Illal Osumanu's goal that allowed the Riverhounds to defeat San Diego Loyal SC, 2–1. [10] At the end of the 2023 season in the Players' Shield winning campaign, Fahling's 2024 option was not used, and he became a free agent. [11]

On February 27, 2024, Burke Fahling signed with MLS Next Pro club Tacoma Defiance after coming up through the Seattle Sounders academy earlier in his career. [12] [13] [14] Fahling made his debut on March 15, 2024, against Austin FC II in the 3–1 win. [15] [16]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Burke Fahling - 2017 - Men's Soccer". University of Memphis Athletics.
  2. ↑ "Seattle Sounders FC". soun.ussoccerda.com.
  3. ↑ "Burke Fahling - 2019 - Men's Soccer". Seattle University.
  4. ↑ "National Premier Soccer League". npsl.bonzidev.com.
  5. ↑ "Burke Fahling Set to Join Charleston as Third Offseason Addition". Charleston Battery. February 26, 2021.
  6. ↑ "New York Red Bulls II vs. Charleston Battery - May 7, 2021". USLChampionship.com.
  7. ↑ "Burke Fahling Joins FC Tucson on Loan". FC Tucson.
  8. ↑ "Battery announce initial returning players for 2023".
  9. ↑ "Hounds add midfielder Burke Fahling for 2023".
  10. ↑ Campbell, Dominic (2023-06-25). "Riverhounds Score Twice in 2nd Half to Defeat San Diego 2-1". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
  11. ↑ "Hounds announce first roster moves for 2024". Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  12. ↑ "Tacoma Defiance Signs Faysal Bettache, Burke Fahling and Sebastian Gomez". Tacoma Defiance. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  13. ↑ "Defiance add four more to roster". Sounder at Heart. 2024-02-28. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  14. ↑ "Tacoma Defiance Bolsters Squad with Signings of Defender and Midfielders". BVM Sports. 2024-02-28. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  15. ↑ "MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Austin FC II 3-1 in Season Opener". Tacoma Defiance. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  16. ↑ "Austin FC II". austinfc. Retrieved 2024-03-16.


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