John Murphy (soccer)

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John Murphy
Personal information
Full name John Murphy
Date of birth (2000-04-19) April 19, 2000 (age 23)
Place of birth Scotch Plains, New Jersey, United States
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 South Georgia Tormenta
Number 6
Youth career
Players Development Academy
New York Red Bulls
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2018 New York Red Bulls II 2 (0)
2019 Loudoun United 4 (0)
2021 Union Omaha 8 (0)
2022 New York Red Bulls II 30 (2)
2023– South Georgia Tormenta 28 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 18, 2023

John Murphy (born April 19, 2000) is an American soccer player who currently plays as a midfielder for South Georgia Tormenta.

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Early life

Born in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, Murphy came up through the academy system of the Players Development Academy in New Jersey before joining the New York Red Bulls Academy. He also played for the New York Red Bulls PDL and USL teams. [1]

Club career

New York Red Bulls II

Prior to the 2018 season, it was announced that Murphy would be part of New York Red Bulls II of the United Soccer League as a registered academy player. [2] Murphy then made his debut for Red Bulls II on March 27, 2018, against Atlanta United 2. He came on as an 84th-minute substitute for Steven Echevarria as Red Bulls II lost 3–1. [3]

Loudoun United

On June 27, 2019, Murphy signed with USL Championship club Loudoun United FC for the remainder of their inaugural season. [4] Murphy made his debut for Loudoun United on July 20, 2019, in a 2–0 loss against Indy Eleven. [5]

Union Omaha

In April 2021, Murphy joined USL League One side Union Omaha ahead of the 2021 season. [6] On April 24, 2021, he made his debut for Union Omaha in a 2–0 victory against South Georgia Tormenta FC in the opening match of the USL1 season. [7]

Return to New York Red Bulls II

On March 3, 2022, Murphy completed a deal to return to New York Red Bulls II, now a USL Championship club. [8] On April 2, 2022, Murphy scored his first professional goal in a 3-2 loss to FC Tulsa. [9] He scored his second goal of the season on August 20, 2022, in the 2-2 draw against Pittsburgh Riverhounds. [10]

South Georgia Tormenta

On February 9, 2023, Murphy signed a one-year deal with USL League One side South Georgia Tormenta. [11]

International career

Murphy has represented the US National Team at the U15, U16 and U17 level. He also participated in a U18 National Team Camp for Ireland as he holds dual citizenship.

Personal life

Murphy is the younger brother of Monterey Bay FC midfielder James Murphy. [12]

Career statistics

As of March 28, 2018 [13]
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
New York Red Bulls II 2018 USL 20————20
Career total20000020

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References

  1. ↑ "All-stater John Murphy not returning to Scotch Plains to pursue possible pro career with NY Red Bulls". High School Sports. August 22, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  2. ↑ "NYRB II Announce 26-Man Roster for 2018 USL Season". New York Red Bulls. March 15, 2018. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Atlanta United 2 3-1 New York Red Bulls II". Soccerway.
  4. ↑ "Loudoun United have acquired three new players for the remainder of the inaugural season". June 27, 2019. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Indy Eleven 2-0 Loudoun United". besoccer.com. July 19, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Omaha Adds Three Signings Ahead of Season Opener". uslleagueone.com. April 22, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Union Omaha 2-0 South Georgia Tormenta FC". uslleagueone.com. April 24, 2021.
  8. ↑ "New York Red Bulls II Sign Midfielder John Murphy". newyorkredbulls.com. March 3, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Match Recap: NYRB II Falls to FC Tulsa, 3-2". newyorkredbulls.com. 3 April 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  10. ↑ "Lead slips away as Hounds draw with New York". riverhounds.com. Riverhounds. 20 August 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  11. ↑ USLLeagueOne com Staff (February 9, 2023). "Former League One champion John Murphy Jr. joins Tormenta FC". USL League One.
  12. ↑ "Monterey Bay F.C. Earns Third Consecutive Shutout in 2-0 Victory Over New York Red Bulls II". montereybayfc.com. 23 July 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  13. ↑ John Murphy at Soccerway


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