Pearse O'Brien

Pearse O'Brien (born October 26, 2004) is a soccer player who plays as a midfielder for USL Championship club Real Monarchs. Born in the United States, he is a youth international for the Republic of Ireland.

Pearse O'Brien
Personal information
Full name Pearse O'Brien
Date of birth (2004-10-26) October 26, 2004
Place of birth West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Real Monarchs
Number 88
Youth career
2006–2020 Oakwood SC
2020– Real Salt Lake
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Real Monarchs 2 (0)
National team
2020– Republic of Ireland U15 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of May 26, 2021

Club career

Born in West Hartford, Connecticut, O'Brien began his career with U.S. Soccer Development Academy side Oakwood Soccer Club in 2016.[1] While training with the Ireland youth sides, O'Brien attracted interest from both Scottish club Celtic and English club Fulham.[2] After rising the ranks at Oakwood, O'Brien decided to join the youth setup at Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake, joining the club's under-19 side.[3]

On May 15, 2021, O'Brien made his professional debut for Real Salt Lake's USL Championship affiliate Real Monarchs against LA Galaxy II, coming on as a 69th minute substitute during the 2–0 defeat.[4]

International career

O'Brien is eligible to represent his birth country, the United States and the Republic of Ireland through his father.[3] On January 18, 2020, O'Brien made his debut for the Republic of Ireland U15 against the Australia under-17s.[5]

Career statistics
As of match played May 26, 2021[6]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Real Monarchs 2021 USL Championship20——20
Career total 20000020

References
  1. "Pearse O'Brien". U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
  2. Meyer, Taran (January 13, 2021). "Pearse O'Brien Selects RSL Academy to Chase Professional Dream". Real Salt Lake. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  3. Sigal, Jonathan (November 25, 2020). "Pearse O'Brien joins Real Salt Lake U-19 team, departs Oakwood". New England Soccer Journal. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  4. "Real Monarchs 0–2 LA Galaxy II". Soccerway.
  5. "Impressive Ireland U15s overcome Australia U17s". TheJournal.ie. January 18, 2020. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  6. Pearse O'Brien at Soccerway
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