Garrett McLaughlin

Garrett McLaughlin (born November 10, 1997) is an American soccer player who currently plays for USL League One side Toronto FC II.

Garrett McLaughlin
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-11-10) November 10, 1997
Place of birth Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Toronto FC II
Number 49
Youth career
Oklahoma FC 97
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 SMU Mustangs 72 (36)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2018 OKC Energy U23 27 (4)
2020 Rio Grande Valley FC 11 (0)
2021– Toronto FC II 25 (8)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 29, 2021

Career

Youth and college

McLaughlin played high school soccer at Heritage Hall, where he was a two-time Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year[1] and led the school to 3 state championships.[2][3]

McLaughlin played four years of college soccer at Southern Methodist University between 2016 and 2019. McLaughlin made 72 appearances, scored 36 goals and tallied 13 assists for the Mustangs.[4] He was named the 2016 American Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year, first team All-AAC in 2017 and 2019, second team All-AAC in 2018, and United Soccer Coaches third team All-American in 2017.[5]

While at college, McLaughlin appeared for USL PDL side OKC Energy U23.[6]

Professional

On January 9, 2020, McLaughlin was selected 8th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Houston Dynamo.[7]

On February 27, 2020, McLaughlin signed for Houston's USL Championship affiliate side Rio Grande Valley FC.[8] He made his professional debut on March 8, 2020, starting in a 5–1 loss to LA Galaxy II.[9]

On April 22, 2021, McLaughlin signed with USL League One side Toronto FC II.[6] He scored two goals on his debut for the club on May 22, 2021 against North Texas SC.[10] On July 18, he scored a hat trick in a 4-2 victory over North Carolina FC, including a bicycle kick on his second goal.[11][12]

Career statistics
As of October 29, 2021[13][14]
Club Season League Domestic Cup Playoffs Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
OKC Energy U232016PDL 120—00—120
2017 81—00—81
2018 73———73
Total274000000274
Rio Grande Valley FC2020USL Championship 110———110
Toronto FC II2021USL League One 258———258
Career Total63120000006312

    References
    1. Parker, Derek (March 8, 2021). "'This market is a sleeping giant': How Energy FC coach John Pascarella is building soccer culture in OKC". The Oklahoman.
    2. Evans, Murray (May 14, 2016). "Class 5A boys soccer: Heritage Hall rolls to 4-1 win over McGuinness". The Oklahoman.
    3. Unrah, Jacob (May 10, 2016). "Heritage Hall's Garrett McLaughlin named Gatorade Oklahoma Player of year again". The Oklahoman.
    4. "Garrett McLaughlin – Men's Soccer". SMU Mustangs.
    5. "M Soccer 2020-21 Factbook (PDF)" (PDF). SMU Mustangs.
    6. "Toronto FC II sign Garrett McLaughlin". Toronto FC. April 22, 2021.
    7. "Dynamo Select Garrett McLaughlin, Luka Prpa In MLS SuperDraft". Houston Dynamo FC. January 9, 2020.
    8. "Rio Grande Valley FC sign Houston Dynamo Draft Picks Garrett McLaughlin and Luka Prpa". Rio Grande Valley FC. February 27, 2020.
    9. "RGV FC Drops Home Opener to Los Dos". Our Sports Central. March 8, 2020.
    10. "Match Report: Toronto FC II Wins On League One Return". USL League One. May 23, 2021.
    11. "Match Report: Hat Trick Lifts TFC II Over NCFC". USL League One. July 18, 2021.
    12. Steiner, Ben (July 19, 2021). "McLaughlin's bicycle kick leads TFC II to victory against North Carolina". Waking the Red.
    13. Garrett McLaughlin at Soccerway
    14. "Garrett McLaughlin Stats". USL League Two.
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