Islanders Welcome 2016 MLS SuperDraft Pick, OSU Alum Liam Doyle
April 5, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Penn FC News Release
Liam Doyle of the Harrisburg City Islanders
(Penn FC)
Harrisburg, PA - Liam Doyle, a 2016 MLS SuperDraft pick, joins the City Islanders Football Club for the 2016 season following a successful career at Ohio State University.
Professional Experience
On January 19, 2016, Doyle was selected 67th overall in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft by D.C. United. However, after trialing with the club he was not signed. He signed with the City Islanders Football Club in April 2016 and made his debut as a late substitute on April 2, 2016 against the Charlotte Independence.
College Experience
2015 was a big year for Doyle at Ohio State University. During his final season he was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, First Team All-Big Ten selection, Academic All-District, Preseason All-American by CollegeSoccerNews and Big 10 Preseason Player to Watch.
Additionally, he was third on the team with a total of 2 goals and 6 assists while starting every game. During the 2014 season with Ohio State he was named 2014 First Team All-Big Ten selection and Second team NSCAA All-Midwest. He started all 22 games and had 5 goals and 2 assists for the season.
In 2013, where he played for Cincinnati State, he collected 13 goals and 13 assists where he was named MVP and Athlete of the Year as well as additional NCSCAA and NJCAA awards. His first season with Cincinnati State he scored 8 goals and had 10 assists.
International Experience
Doyle was called up to the Isle of Man national team for the first time in 2010.
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The Islanders will play their highly anticipated 2016 home opener at FNB Field, City Island, Harrisburg on Friday, April 22 against Louisville FC at 7 p.m. The first 1,000 fans will receive a limited edition insulated koozie provided by Capital BlueCross. Save your seat today!
For more information and tickets please visit www.cityislanders.com or call 717-441-GOAL (4625).
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