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John Murphy (born April 19, 2000) is an American soccer player who currently plays as a midfielder for New York Red Bulls II.

John Murphy

Personal information
Full name	John Murphy
Date of birth	(2000-04-19) April 19, 2000 (age 22)
Place of birth	Scotch Plains, New Jersey, United States
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Club information
Current team	New York Red Bulls II
Number	53
Youth career
	Players Development Academy
	New York Red Bulls
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018	New York Red Bulls II	2	(0)
2019	Loudoun United	4	(0)
2021	Union Omaha	8	(0)
2022–	New York Red Bulls II	30	(2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 20, 2022

Early life

Born in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, Murphy came up through the academy system of the Players Development Academy in New Jersey before joining the New York Red Bulls Academy. He also played for the New York Red Bulls PDL and USL teams.[1]

Club career

New York Red Bulls II

Prior to the 2018 season, it was announced that Murphy would be part of New York Red Bulls II of the United Soccer League as a registered academy player.[2] Murphy then made his debut for Red Bulls II on March 27, 2018, against Atlanta United 2. He came on as an 84th-minute substitute for Steven Echevarria as Red Bulls II lost 3–1.[3]

Loudoun United

On June 27, 2019, Murphy signed with USL Championship club Loudoun United FC for the remainder of their inaugural season.[4] Murphy made his debut for Loudoun United on July 20, 2019, in a 2–0 loss against Indy Eleven.[5]

Union Omaha

In April 2021, Murphy joined USL League One side Union Omaha ahead of the 2021 season.[6] On April 24, 2021, he made his debut for Union Omaha in a 2–0 victory against South Georgia Tormenta FC in the opening match of the USL1 season.[7]

Return to New York Red Bulls II

On March 3, 2022, Murphy completed a deal to return to New York Red Bulls II, now a USL Championship club.[8] On April 2, 2022, Murphy scored his first professional goal in a 3-2 loss to FC Tulsa.[9] He scored his second goal of the season on August 20, 2022, in the 2-2 draw against Pittsburgh Riverhounds.[10]

International career

Murphy has represented the US National Team at the U15, U16 and U17 level. He also participated in a U18 National Team Camp for Ireland as he holds dual citizenship.

Personal life

Murphy is the younger brother of Monterey Bay FC midfielder James Murphy.[11]

Career statistics

As of March 28, 2018[12]

Club	Season	League			Cup		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
New York Red Bulls II	2018	USL	2	0	—	—	—	—	2	0
Career total			2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0

References

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