Michael DeShields

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Michael DeShields
Personal information
Full name Michael Dominic DeShields
Date of birth (1998-04-23) April 23, 1998 (age 23)
Place of birth Baltimore, Maryland
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Defender
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)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 30, 2021

Michael Dominic DeShields (born April 23, 1998) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender.

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]

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.[10] 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[]

  1. ^ "Maryland Boys Soccer POY: Michael DeShields". USA TODAY. 11 February 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Michael DeShields - 2019 Men's Soccer Roster". Wake Forest University Athletics. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  3. ^ "US Youth Soccer a common thread among Gatorade State Players of the Year honorees | US Youth Soccer". www.usyouthsoccer.org.
  4. ^ "North County United | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. ^ Czarda, Stephen (30 November 2020). "Michael DeShields Signs with New England Revolution II". Wake Forest University Athletics. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  6. ^ "D.C. United Sign Defender Michael DeShields". mlssoccer.com. February 5, 2021. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  7. ^ "Loudoun United FC vs. New York Red Bulls II - May 18, 2021 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
  8. ^ Lukat, Carl (May 30, 2021). "Loudoun United earns first win of 2021 season". Loudoun Times. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  9. ^ "DC United's transformation under Hernan Losada continues with roster update | MLSSoccer.com". mlssoccer.
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