Harrison Taylor
Harrison Taylor (born 20 August 2001) is an Australian footballer born in Adelaide, South Australia. He currently plays for Real Central New Jersey in the USL League Two. Previously, at Adelaide Blue Eagles in the National Premier Leagues South Australia with seven appearances.[1] In 2019, he was brought into the New Zealand U20 training camp in preparations for the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup. Additionally, in 2019, he had a successful trial at the La Liga youth academy of Levante UD. On the 3rd of March 2021, he signed for Real Central New Jersey for the upcoming 2021 season in the USL League Two.[2]
Club Career[edit]
 Adelaide Blue Eagles 2020 Season (National Premier League South Australia) | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Harrison Laurence Taylor | ||
| Date of birth | 20 August 2001 (Age 19) | ||
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia, Australia | ||
| Height | 202cm (6 ft 7.52 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender - Centre Back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Real Central New Jersey | ||
| Youth career | |||
| – | Adelaide City FC | ||
| – | Eastern United FC | ||
| – | West Torrens Birkalla SC | ||
| – | Levante UD | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020 | Saint Leo University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019-2020 | Adelaide Blue Eagles | 7 | (0) |
| 2021- | Real Central New Jersey | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
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Adelaide Blue Eagles[edit]
Taylor moved to Adelaide Blue Eagles for the 2019 Season in which he was promoted into the senior squad at the age of 17.[3] In 2020, he signed a contract for the senior squad for the National Premier League South Australia 2020 season.[4]During his duration at Adelaide Blue Eagles, he appeared in seven games.[5]
Real Central New Jersey[edit]
On the 3rd of March 2021, Taylor signed for Real Central New Jersey and become their first foreign player rostered for Real Central NJ Soccer's inaugural season in USL League Two.[6] He set to join their backline for the 2021 USL League Two season.[7] On the 4th of March 2021, in his first interview for the team he stated "I look forward to experiencing a new challenge and opportunity," Taylor says. "I desire to reach the next level, and Real Central NJ is a platform to get noticed.”[2]
International Career[edit]
New Zealand U20's[edit]
In February 2019, Taylor was selected for New Zealand U20's men's national team training camp held in Auckland, New Zealand[8]. The camp was held in preparations for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland later that year.
Collegiate Career[edit]
Saint Leo University[edit]
Taylor joined Saint Leo University men's soccer program in the fall of 2020 as a freshman.[9] The 2020 NCAA Sunshine State Conference was cancelled due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. He announced into the 2020 Fall SSC Commissioner's Honor Roll.[10]
Personal Life[edit]
Taylor was born and raised in Adelaide, Australia but holds multiple citizenships. His father was born in Wellington, New Zealand and played professional rugby for Wasps RFC in London, England.[11] His mother was born in Victoria, Australia with Irish ethnicity. He has a younger brother.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Men's National Premier League 2020 Preview, presented by Metro Homes SA". Football SA. 2020-02-21. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Jersey, Ira (2021-03-02). "New Zealand Youth International Harrison Taylor joins Back Line for Real Central NJ Soccer's First Season". Real Central NJ Soccer - USL L2. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
- ↑ "Kiwis Overseas". www.ultimatenzsoccer.com. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
- ↑ "Round Four NPLSA Preview". Football SA. 2020-03-13. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
- ↑ "NPLSA | Round 14 | Preview". Football SA. 2019-06-14. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
- ↑ "Men's Soccer". www.realcentralnj.soccer. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
- ↑ Media, Sean Miller | For NJ Advance (2021-03-12). "USL 2 pro soccer club Real Central NJ sets schedule for inaugural campaign". nj. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
- ↑ "U-20s ID camp to be held in Auckland". www.nzfootball.co.nz. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
- ↑ "Harrison Taylor - Men's Soccer". Saint Leo University Athletics. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
- ↑ "Saint Leo Places 83 on Fall SSC Commissioner's Honor Roll". Saint Leo University Athletics. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
- ↑ "Mark Taylor (rugby union, born 1951)", Wikipedia, 2020-08-13, retrieved 2021-03-06
External Links[edit]
- Harrison Taylor Interview with GM Ira Jersey - Real Central New Jersey
- USL League 2 Released the International Signing of Harrison Taylor
- Harrison Taylor FM 2021 Profile, Reviews
- Harrison Taylor Signing Release Statement - Real Central New Jersey
- Harrison Taylor Bio - Saint Leo University
- Harrison Taylor Mentioned in the True Jersey Newspaper - Real Central New Jersey
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