Daniel Steedman (born 31 January 2000) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for USL League One club South Georgia Tormenta FC.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 31 January 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | South Georgia Tormenta | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2017 | Charlotte Soccer Academy | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2019 | Virginia Cavaliers | 37 | (5) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 | Charlotte Independence | 3 | (0) |
| 2020 | Atlanta United 2 | 13 | (0) |
| 2021 | North Carolina FC | 8 | (0) |
| 2024– | Tormenta FC | 20 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:02, 24 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editYouth and college
editOn 3 September 2018, Steedman made his college soccer debut for Virginia playing 82 minutes in 0–0 draw against Maryland in a rivalry match at Audi Field. On 12 October, he scored his first collegiate goal in a 4–1 win over Clemson. A week later, he scored his second goal of the season against Wake Forest. He finished his freshman year and the 2018 Atlantic Coast Conference men's soccer season being named to the All-ACC Freshman Team.[1]
Senior
editOn 13 February 2018, Steedman signed an amateur contract with the Charlotte Independence which would allow him to retain his NCAA eligibility, while playing in a professional environment.[2]
On 12 May Steedman made his USL debut, coming on in a 4–1 win against FC Cincinnati.[3]
Steedman played two years of college soccer at the University of Virginia in 2018 and 2019,[4] before signing a professional contract with USL Championship side Atlanta United 2 on 8 January 2020.[5]
On 21 January 2021, Steedman was selected 28th overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Austin FC.[6] However, he wasn't signed by the club.
In July 2021, Steedman trialed with Scottish Championship side Partick Thistle.[7]
On 27 August, Steedman signed with USL League One side North Carolina FC for the remainder of the season.[8]
Steedman joined Tormenta FC of USL League One on December 27, 2023.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Wake Forest Leads 2018 All-ACC Men's Soccer. Honorees". theacc.com. The Atlantic Coast Conference. November 7, 2018. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
- ^ "Independence Sign Rising Stars". charlotteindependence.com. February 13, 2018. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
- ^ "Charlotte Independence vs FC Cincinnati Match Recap". uslsoccer.com. United Soccer League. May 12, 2018. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
- ^ "Daniel Steedman - Men's Soccer". University of Virginia Athletics. 28 April 2020.
- ^ "Three Cavaliers Head to Professional Ranks". University of Virginia Athletics. 8 January 2020.
- ^ "Austin FC Drafts Five Players in 2021 MLS SuperDraft presented by Adidas | Austin FC". www.austinfc.com. Archived from the original on 2021-01-22.
- ^ Mair, Steven; Bryan, Matt (July 4, 2021). "Transfer news RECAP - updates from Scotland and beyond". Daily Record.
- ^ "Daniel Steedman Signs Contract with North Carolina FC for Remainder of 2021 Season". 27 August 2021.
- ^ Schroyer, Noah. "Daniel Steedman Signs One-Year Deal With 2025 Club Option". TormentaFC.com. Tormenta FC. Retrieved 23 January 2024.