Curtis Thorn (born 2 September 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for The Miami FC in USL Championship.

Curtis Thorn
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-09-02) 2 September 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth Bordon, England
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Miami FC
Number 23
Youth career
2007–2009 Fulham
2013–2015 Havant & Waterlooville
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Nova Southeastern Sharks 33 (4)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Alton 19 (8)
2017–2018 Team Solent 59 (3)
2018 New Orleans Jesters 9 (0)
2019 Tormenta FC 2 13 (0)
2020–2022 South Georgia Tormenta 43 (2)
2023– Miami FC 17 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 19, 2023

Career

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Youth, college and amateur

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Thorn was part of the Fulham academy for three years.[1] He later went on to play for Wessex League sides Alton[2] and Team Solent.[3]

Thorn moved to the United States in 2018, and played two years of college soccer at Nova Southeastern University between 2018 and 2019, making a total of 33 appearances, scoring four goals and tallying assists. He was named to the Fall SSC Commissioner's Honor Roll in both seasons with the Sharks, received All-South Region honors from the D2CCA and United Soccer Coaches and was the team MVP in 2019.[4]

While at college, Thorn appeared for NPSL side New Orleans Jesters in 2018,[5][6] where he was named MVP.[7] In 2019 he played for USL League Two side South Georgia Tormenta FC 2 helping them to the Deep South Division title and the clubs first Southern Conference title.[8][7]

Professional

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On 27 August 2020, Thorn signed with USL League One side South Georgia Tormenta.[9] He made his professional debut on 11 September 2020, starting in a 2–2 draw with Union Omaha.[10]

On 23 December 2022, Thorn signed a multi-year contract with USL Championship side Miami FC.[11]

References

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  1. ^ O'Donnell, Bernadette (25 April 2019). "Tormenta FC 2 Adds Four More Players to 2019 Roster". South Georgia Tormenta FC.
  2. ^ "Alton restore pride with convincing win". farnhamherald.com. 12 September 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Skipper Curtis Thorn sees red for Team Solent ahead of FA Vase trip to Bradford Town". dailyecho.co.uk. 27 November 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Curtis Thorn - Men's Soccer". Nova Southeastern University Athletics.
  5. ^ "Jesters Fall to Atalanta". 14 June 2018.
  6. ^ "National Premier Soccer League". npsl.bonzidev.com.
  7. ^ a b "Curtis Thorn Signs Pro Contract with South Georgia Tormenta FC". Nova Southeastern University Athletics. September 2020.
  8. ^ "South Georgia Tormenta FC | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  9. ^ [email protected], Bernadette O'Donnell- (27 August 2020). "Tormenta FC Signs English Defender Curtis Thorn". South Georgia Tormenta FC.
  10. ^ "Tormenta vs. Union Omaha - 12 September 2020 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
  11. ^ "Miami FC signs English defender Curtis Thorn to a multi-year deal". 23 December 2022.
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