Liam Butts

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Liam Butts
Personal information
Full name Liam Butts
Date of birth (2001-02-20) February 20, 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
New England Revolution II
Number 9
Youth career
2017–2019 Atlanta United U-17
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2024– New England Revolution II 11 (4)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 6 October 2024

Liam Butts (born February 20, 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for MLS Next Pro club New England Revolution II. Born in the United States, Butts plays for the Guyana national team.

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Club career

Born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Butts began his career with the Atlanta United youth academy before joining Pennsylvania State University. [1] He was selected by the San Jose Earthquakes in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft, with the fourth pick in the second round (33rd overall). [2] Failing to earn a contract with the Earthquakes, he returned to Penn State for a 5th season.

New England Revolution II

Butts signed with MLS Next Pro side New England Revolution II on February 21, 2024. [3] On August 25, 2025, he was named MLS Next Pro Player of the Matchweek. [4] , after scoring twice in a 3-1 victory.

Penn State University

Butts played for Pennsylvania State University from 2019-2023. [1]

International career

Guyana

In March 2025, Butts was included in the Guyana squad for two 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup preliminary matches against Guatemala. [5]

Career statistics

As of match played August 29, 2025 [6]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
New England Revolution II 2024 MLS Next Pro 115115
2025 MLS Next Pro 19111911
Total301600003016
Career total301600003016

    References

    1. 1 2 "Bio: Liam Butts, Men's Soccer". May 23, 2023.
    2. "NEWS: Earthquakes Select Indiana University Defender Daniel Munie in First Round of 2023 MLS SuperDraft". December 19, 2022.
    3. "Revolution II sign midfielder Gevork Diarbian and forward Liam Butts". revolutionsoccer.net. New England Revolution. February 21, 2024.
    4. "Revolution II forward Liam Butts named MLS NEXT Pro Player of Matchweek 24". revolutionsoccer.net. New England Revolution. August 25, 2025.
    5. "Three Revolution II players selected for national team duty in March". New England Revolution. May 17, 2025.
    6. Liam Butts at Soccerway