Jack Maher (soccer)
Jack Michael Maher (born October 28, 1999) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club Nashville SC.
| Maher with Nashville SC in 2023 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jack Michael Maher[1] | ||
| Date of birth | October 28, 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Caseyville, Illinois, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Nashville SC | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2016 | St. Louis Scott Gallagher | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2019 | Indiana Hoosiers | 46 | (4) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | Saint Louis FC U23 | 13 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Saint Louis FC | 2 | (0) |
| 2020– | Nashville SC | 60 | (3) |
| 2020 | → Charlotte Independence (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2021 | → San Diego Loyal (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2015–2017 | United States U18 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 29, 2023 | |||
Career edit
Early career edit
Maher played on an amateur contract with United Soccer League side Saint Louis FC during their 2017 season.[3] He committed to play at Indiana University the following year.[4]
Nashville SC edit
Maher was signed by MLS as a Generation Adidas in December 2019, making him available in 2020 MLS SuperDraft.[5] Maher was drafted by Nashville with the second overall pick in the SuperDraft on January 9, 2020.[6]
Charlotte Independence (loan) edit
On March 6, 2020, Maher joined USL Championship club Charlotte Independence on loan ahead of the 2020 season.[7]
San Diego Loyal (loan) edit
On May 28, 2021, Maher joined San Diego Loyal SC on loan for the 2021 season.[8] However, he was recalled by Nashville on June 23, 2021.[9]
References edit
- ^ "2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup – Club roster: Nashville SC (USA)" (PDF). CONCACAF. January 30, 2024. p. 17. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ "Jack Maher". Nashville SC. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- ^ . saintlouisfc.com. Archived from the original on February 8, 2018. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
- ^ . saintlouisfc.com. Archived from the original on March 1, 2018. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
- ^ "Four players signed to 2020 Generation adidas class, Two seniors signed for 2020 MLS SuperDraft | MLSSoccer.com". mlssoccer. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
- ^ "Nashville SC selects Indiana defender Jack Maher with No. 2 pick in 2020 MLS SuperDraft". Tennessean. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ "NASHVILLE SC LOANS SUPERDRAFT PICKS TO INDEPENDENCE". charlotteindependence.com. March 6, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- ^ . sdloyal.com. May 28, 2021. Archived from the original on June 2, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
- ^ SC, Nashville. "Nashville SC Recalls Defender Jack Maher from San Diego Loyal SC". Nashville SC. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
External links edit
- Jack Maher at USL Championship