Jimmy McLaughlin (American soccer)
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James Joseph McLaughlin III (born April 30, 1993) is an American former professional soccer midfielder who most recently played for USL Championship side Louisville City.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | James Joseph McLaughlin III | ||
Date of birth | (1993-04-30) April 30, 1993 (age 30) | ||
Place of birth | Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder, Forward | ||
Youth career | |||
2008–2011 | FC Delco | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011 | Colgate Raiders | 22 | (1) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2015 | Philadelphia Union | 3 | (0) |
2012–2015 | → Harrisburg City Islanders (loan) | 50 | (8) |
2016–2020 | FC Cincinnati | 92 | (11) |
2021 | Louisville City | 21 | (3) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
He began his professional career in 2012 as a homegrown player for MLS side Philadelphia Union. However, after two years without seeing much playing time, he spent 2014 and 2015 on loan to the Harrisburg City Islanders of the United Soccer League (USL).
McLaughlin left his native Philadelphia in 2016 to sign with USL expansion club FC Cincinnati. He became a fan favorite in Cincinnati and made 91 appearances through the club's first three seasons. As FC Cincinnati moved up to MLS for the 2019 season, he was signed to an MLS contract, but missed the entire season recovering from knee surgery. After a period of uncertainty, the club renewed his contract for the 2020 season.