Michael Daly (soccer)

Michael Daly

Personal information
Date of birth	(1987-06-04) June 4, 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth	Sonoma, California, United States
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s)	Center Back
Youth career
2010–2011	Cal State Los Angeles
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2011–2012	Ventura County Fusion	30	(3)
2013	Wilmington Hammerheads	22	(0)
2014–2015	Sacramento Republic	56	(6)
2016	Bethlehem Steel	9	(1)
2016	→ Carolina RailHawks (loan)	6	(0)
2016	Carolina RailHawks	11	(0)
2017	Oklahoma City Energy	25	(1)
2018–2019	Fresno FC	59	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 25, 2019

Michael "Mickey" Daly (born June 4, 1987) is an American soccer player.

Career

College

Daly played at California State University, Los Angeles where he made the 2009 NCAA Division II All America 1st team in 2009.[1]

Professional

Wilmington Hammerheads FC

Daly signed his first professional contract with USL Pro club Wilmington Hammerheads in April 2013. He made his debut on April 29, 2013, in a 3–1 loss to Phoenix FC.[2]

Sacramento Republic FC

Prior to the 2014 season, Daly was signed by Sacramento Republic FC for their inaugural season.[3] Daly impressed during the 2014 season earning 33 appearances, scoring 4 goals, and earning two USL Team of the Week awards.[4] Daly would win his first USL Championship with Sacramento defeating Harrisburg City Islanders 2-0 for the 2014 USL Pro Title.

The 2015 season would see Daly keep his starting place in the making 33 appearances and scoring twice. Sacramento would go on to make the playoffs for the second consecutive season, but lost out in the first round to eventual finalists LA Galaxy II.

Bethlehem Steel FC

On December 11, 2015, Daly signed with Bethlehem Steel FC.[5] Daly would become an immediate starter for the club making 9 appearances and tallying 1 goal for Steel FC.

Carolina Railhawks

In July 2016, Bethlehem Steel FC loaned Daly out to Carolina Railhawks for a one-month loan with the option to buy after.[6] Impressing through 6 matches, the Railhawks exercised their purchase option in September 2016, making the transfer permanent.[7]

OKC Energy

Daly signed with USL side OKC Energy FC on January 17, 2017.[8]

Fresno FC

Daly signed with new USL club Fresno FC on December 5, 2017.[9]

Career statistics

As of 6 November 2016^[update]

Club performance			League		Cup		Continental		Total
Club	Season	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Wilmington Hammerheads FC	2013	USL Pro	22	0	0	0	0	0	22	0
Sacramento Republic FC	2014		30	4	3	0	0	0	33	4
	2015	USL	26	2	3	0	0	0	29	2
Bethlehem Steel FC	2016		9	1	0	0	0	0	9	1
Carolina Railhawks (loan)	2016	NASL	6	0	0	0	0	0	6	0
Carolina Railhawks			11	0	0	0	0	0	11	0
Career statistics			104	7	6	0	0	0	110	7

References

1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 16, 2020. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
2. "Phoenix vs. Wilmington Hammerheads - 29 April 2013 - Soccerway". Int.soccerway.com. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
3. "Republic FC Signs Seasoned MLS Player Justin Braun and Teen Phenom Mawolo Gissie". February 11, 2014. Archived from the original on April 19, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
4. "Mikey Daly". Sacrepublicfc.com. Archived from the original on September 25, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
5. "Bethlehem Steel FC sign Boluwatife Akinyode, Michael Daly and Gabe Gissie". Philadelphia Union. December 11, 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
6. "Steel FC Defender Mickey Daly loaned to Carolina Railhawks". Brotherly Game. July 22, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
7. "Railhawks Make Mickey Daly Loan Permanent". CarolinaRailhawks.com. September 1, 2016. Archived from the original on November 7, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
8. Communications, Energy FC (January 17, 2017). "Mickey Daly joins Energy FC for 2017 season". Energyfc.com. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
9. Moreno, Angel (December 5, 2017). "Fresno FC signs pair of former USL champions as first-ever players". Fresnofc.com. Retrieved October 26, 2018.

External links

• USL profile
• Michael Daly at USL Championship
• NASL profile