Peter Fergus McGlynn (born 2 May 1989) is an Irish footballer. Besides the Republic of Ireland, he has played in the United States.[2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Peter Fergus McGlynn | ||
| Date of birth | 2 May 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1997–2000 | Skerries Town | ||
| 2000–2008 | Shelbourne | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2012 | UC Santa Barbara Gauchos | 77 | (2) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012 | Ventura County Fusion | 9 | (0) |
| 2013 | San Jose Earthquakes | 0 | (0) |
| 2014 | Drogheda United | 9 | (1) |
| 2015 | Bray Wanderers | 23 | (3) |
| 2016 | Longford Town | 23 | (2) |
| 2017 | Sacramento Republic | 7 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:18, 20 October 2017 (UTC) | |||
Early life and education
editMcGlynn played five years of college soccer at the University of California, Santa Barbara between 2008 and 2012, including a redshirted year in 2011 due to a season-ending injury.[4] During a match against UC Davis Aggies in 2012, McGlynn was arrested and escorted from the field in handcuffs after he had assaulted the referee.[5][6]
Playing career
editWhile at college McGlynn appeared for Premier Development League side Ventura County Fusion in 2012.[7]
On 22 January 2013 McGlynn was selected in the fourth round (72nd overall) of the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft by San Jose Earthquakes. He signed with San Jose on 15 February 2013.[8]
Following his release by San Jose at the end of the 2013 season, McGlynn returned to Ireland and spent time with Drogheda United, Bray Wanderers and Longford Town. McGlynn again headed to the United States on 16 November 2016, when he signed for United Soccer League side Sacramento Republic.[9]
References
edit- ^ Jonas, Robert (22 January 2013). "2013 MLS Supplemental Draft: San Jose Earthquakes select three west coast collegians". www.centerlinesoccer.com. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
- ^ "United fit the bill for McGlynn". independent.ie.
- ^ "Earthquakes rookie McGlynn seizes soccer "lifeline" after moment of madness".
- ^ "UC Santa Barbara".
- ^ Zant, John (29 October 2012). "UCSB Soccer Player Arrested for Assaulting Referee". Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "A UC Santa Barbara Soccer Player Was Handcuffed On The Field And Removed From A Game For Punching A Referee".
- ^ "Peter McGlynn | SoccerStats.us".
- ^ "Signing: Rookie defender McGlynn inks deal | San Jose Earthquakes".
- ^ "Sacramento Republic FC Sign Utility Player Peter McGlynn".