Shawn Ferguson
_(cropped).jpg) Ferguson playing for Charleston Battery in 2016 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | January 21, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Center Back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Discoveries SC | |||
| 2005–2009 | Northwestern Trojans | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2012 | College of Charleston Cougars | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2016 | Charleston Battery | 104 | (5) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 28, 2016 | |||
Shawn Ferguson (born January 21, 1991, in Rock Hill, South Carolina) is a retired American soccer player who formerly played for Charleston Battery in the United Soccer League.
Career[edit]
Born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Ferguson started his career with Discoveries Soccer Club [1] and Northwestern High School, playing on both teams with future Battery teammate Ricky Garbanzo. He attended the College of Charleston and played as a center back on the Cougars soccer team.[2]
While still finishing his college degree, Ferguson signed with USL Professional Division club Charleston Battery on April 3, 2013.[3] During the 2014 season Ferguson became a first-choice starter in central defense alongside Colin Falvey. Ferguson had a breakthrough season in 2015, starting 27 of 28 league matches and being voted the club's defender of year by fans as well as being named a First Team All-USL selection by the league.
Prior to the 2016 season, Ferguson was named team captain by coach Mike Anhaeuser.
Ferguson retired shortly before the 2017 season.
References[edit]
External links[edit]
Media related to Shawn Ferguson at Wikimedia Commons- Charleston profile
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