Michael Newth "Nicky" Downs (born January 8, 1996) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for USL Championship club Loudoun United.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Michael Newth Downs | ||
Date of birth | (1996-01-08) January 8, 1996 (age 26) | ||
Place of birth | Lakeville, Connecticut, United States | ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Loudoun United | ||
Number | 15 | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015–2018 | Yale Bulldogs | 65 | (9) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018 | Black Rock FC | 12 | (0) |
2019–2020 | Hartford Athletic | 34 | (0) |
2021– | Loudoun United | 64 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 19, 2022 |
Downs spent four years playing college soccer at Yale University between 2015 and 2018, scoring 9 goals and tallying 15 assists in 65 appearances.[1] While at Yale, he was a three-time All-Ivy selection, and was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Northeast Region third team.[1]
Downs played for USL PDL side Black Rock FC in 2018.[2]
In January 2019, Downs joined USL Championship side Hartford Athletic ahead of their inaugural season.[3] He was the very first player to sign with the team and was the first Yale alumni to sign with a US based professional soccer team since Ryan Raybould signed with the Kansas city Wizards in 2005.[4]
On April 2, 2021, Downs signed with USL Championship side Loudoun United.[5] On July 24, 2021 Downs scored his first professional goal.[6]
Loudoun United FC – current squad | |
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