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Michael Dominic DeShields (born April 23, 1998) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for MLS Next Pro club New England Revolution II.

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Michael DeShields

Personal information
Full name	Michael Dominic DeShields
Date of birth	(1998-04-23) April 23, 1998 (age 24)
Place of birth	Baltimore, Maryland
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Club information
Current team	New England Revolution II
Number	37
Youth career
	Baltimore Celtic
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–2020	Wake Forest Demon Deacons	60	(3)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019	Treasure Coast Tritons	7	(1)
2021	New England Revolution II	0	(0)
2021	D.C. United	0	(0)
2021	→ Loudoun United (loan)	14	(0)
2022–	New England Revolution II	17	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 19, 2022

Career

Early life

DeShields was born in Baltimore, Maryland and attended the McDonogh School. In 2015 he led the school's varsity soccer team as it accomplished a 21-0-1 record and won the MIAA Class A State Championship. For his efforts, DeShields was honored as Maryland Boys' Soccer Gatorade Player of the Year in 2015.[1] After graduating from McDonough, he went to college at Wake Forest University, joining their soccer team.[2] DeShields was also part of the Baltimore Celtics academy.[3]

In 2019, DeShields also appeared in the USL League Two for Treasure Coast Tritons.[4]

Professional

On November 30, 2020, DeShields signed a contract with the New England Revolution II in USL League One while finishing his college career at Wake Forest.[5] However, he did not appear on their roster, as the league's season was already over and DeShields entered the 2021 MLS SuperDraft from Wake Forest. He was selected in the first round with the fifth overall pick by D.C. United. Under MLS rules, D.C. United would either have to make him an offer, or his rights would default back to the Revolution II.

On February 5, 2021, DeShields officially signed with D.C. United.[6]

On May 18, 2021, DeShields made his professional debut, appearing as a half-time substitute for D.C. United's USL Championship side Loudoun United during a 2–1 loss to New York Red Bulls II.[7] DeShields made his first start for Loudoun on May 29, in a 1–0 win over New Mexico United.[8]

Following the 2021 season, DeShields was released by D.C. United.[9]

DeShields rejoined New England Revolution II on February 4, 2022, ahead of their inaugural MLS Next Pro season.[10]

International

On January 27, 2021, DeShields was called up to the senior Trinidad and Tobago national football team camp to train for a friendly match against the United States men's national soccer team taking place on January 30.[11] However, he did not appear on the gameday roster. DeShields is not yet cap-tied, so he is currently eligible to play for the senior team of either Trinidad & Tobago or the US.

Personal life

Michael Dominic DeShields is the son of Jeanette Gibbs and Michael DeShields, and is the oldest of their four children. He majored in Communications while at Wake Forest.[2]

References

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