ANDY METCALF D.C. UNITED
In recent years, Memphis Tiger soccer has grown into a proving ground for potential professional players. Several former Tigers have gone on to lucrative professional careers in recent years, both in American leagues and on the international stage.
The most relevant example is former Tigers Dayton O’Brien and Andy Metcalf (2002-05), each of whom were drafted by Major League Soccer squads in 2006: O’Brien by the Columbus Crew, with the 33rd pick, in the second round of the Super Draft and Metcalf by the D.C. United with the 19th pick of the supplemental draft.
Daniel Dobson also played for the Kansas City Wizards of the MLS after being selected as a Discover Pick.
Several other Tigers have joined professional clubs in America, including current assistant coach Nick Glaser, Thomas Hyland, and former Tiger great Sean Fraser (who played at the club level in Canada).
Other former Tigers have gone overseas to pursue their dreams of football glory. Currently, former Memphis footballer Michael Coburn is with Dundalk FC of the Irish Premier League. Former Tiger Kevin Walsh also enjoyed a career in Ireland.
PLAYERS IN THE PROS
DANIEL DOBSON KANSAS CITY WIZARDS
MICHAEL COBURN DUNDALK FC
SEAN FRASER NANCHANG HENGYUAN FC
DAYTON O’BRIEN COLUMBUS CREW
2010 Memphis Men’s Soccer Experience 11
