Pearse O'Brien

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Pearse O'Brien
Personal information
Full name Pearse O'Brien
Date of birth (2004-10-26) October 26, 2004 (age 17)
Place of birth West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Real Monarchs
Number 88
Youth career
2006–2020 Oakwood SC
2020– Real Salt Lake
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Real Monarchs 2 (0)
National team
2020– Republic of Ireland U15 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of May 26, 2021

Pearse O'Brien (born October 26, 2004) is a soccer player who plays as a midfielder for USL Championship club Real Monarchs. Born in the United States, he is a youth international for the Republic of Ireland.

Club career[]

Born in West Hartford, Connecticut, O'Brien began his career with U.S. Soccer Development Academy side Oakwood Soccer Club in 2016.[1] While training with the Ireland youth sides, O'Brien attracted interest from both Scottish club Celtic and English club Fulham.[2] After rising the ranks at Oakwood, O'Brien decided to join the youth setup at Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake, joining the club's under-19 side.[3]

On May 15, 2021, O'Brien made his professional debut for Real Salt Lake's USL Championship affiliate Real Monarchs against LA Galaxy II, coming on as a 69th minute substitute during the 2–0 defeat.[4]

International career[]

O'Brien is eligible to represent his birth country, the United States and the Republic of Ireland through his father.[3] On January 18, 2020, O'Brien made his debut for the Republic of Ireland U15 against the Australia under-17s.[5]

Career statistics[]

As of match played May 26, 2021[6]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Real Monarchs 2021 USL Championship 2 0 — — 2 0
Career total 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0

References[]

  1. ^ "Pearse O'Brien". U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
  2. ^ Meyer, Taran (January 13, 2021). "Pearse O'Brien Selects RSL Academy to Chase Professional Dream". Real Salt Lake. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Sigal, Jonathan (November 25, 2020). "Pearse O'Brien joins Real Salt Lake U-19 team, departs Oakwood". New England Soccer Journal. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  4. ^ "Real Monarchs 0–2 LA Galaxy II". Soccerway.
  5. ^ "Impressive Ireland U15s overcome Australia U17s". TheJournal.ie. January 18, 2020. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  6. ^ Pearse O'Brien at Soccerway

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