![]() Gogarty in 2019 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | December 7, 1996 | ||
Place of birth | Scarborough, Ontario, Canada | ||
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Vaughan Azzurri | ||
Number | 8 | ||
Youth career | |||
North York Hearts | |||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2014–2018 | York Lions | 68 | (0) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2014–2018 | Vaughan Azzurri | 20+ | (2+) |
2019 | York9 | 20 | (0) |
2022 | Toronto FC II | 2 | (0) |
2022– | Vaughan Azzurri | 26 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 27, 2023 |
Daniel Gogarty (born December 7, 1996) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a centre-back for Vaughan Azzurri in League1 Ontario.
Gogarty attended York University, where he played for the men's soccer team for five seasons from 2014 to 2018, [1] making a total of 68 appearances. [2] With the Lions, he won two national championships in 2014 and 2015, along with four OUA conference championships in 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2018. [3] In 2015, he was named player of the game in the championship final. [4] In 2016, he was named a U SPORTS second-team All-Canadian and an OUA West first-team all-star, [5] as York won the OUA silver medal. [6] In 2017, he was named a U SPORTS first team All-Canadian and was once again an OUA West first-team all-star and was also team co-MVP. [5] In 2018, he served as team captain, was named team MVP, and was an OUA West first-team all-star for the third consecutive year. [5]
From 2014 to 2018, Gogarty played with Vaughan Azzurri in League1 Ontario. [7] [8] [9] In 2014, he was named to the league's Young Stars XI. [10] With Vaughan, he won the 2016 league championship. [11]
In November 2018, Gogarty was drafted in the first round of the 2018 CPL–U Sports Draft, fourth overall, by York9 FC. [12] On February 4, 2019, he officially signed his first professional contract with York ahead of the inaugural Canadian Premier League season. [13] [14] On April 27, 2019, he made his professional debut in the first-ever game in Canadian Premier League history, a 1–1 draw with Forge FC. [15] He appeared in 22 matches for York, across all competitions. [16] In November 2019, the club announced that Gogarty would not be returning for the 2020 season. [17] Afterwards, he stepped away from the sport, pursuing opportunities in the fashion industry. [3]
On April 23, 2022, he signed a short-term contract with Toronto FC II of MLS Next Pro. [18] He made his debut the next day, starting against Columbus Crew 2. [19]
Upon the conclusion of his deal with Toronto FC II, he returned to his former club Vaughan Azzurri in League1 Ontario. [20]