Michael DeShields
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Dominic DeShields | ||
| Date of birth | April 23, 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Baltimore, Maryland | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | D.C. United | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2018 | McDonogh Eagles | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2020 | Wake Forest | 60 | (3) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | D.C. United | 0 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of February 7, 2021 | |||
Search Michael DeShields on Amazon.Michael DeShields (born April 23, 1998) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.
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 Boy's Soccer Gatorade Player of the Year in 2015.[1] After graduating from McDonogh, he went to college at Wake Forest University, joining their soccer team.[2]
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.[3] 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.[4]
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.[5] 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
- ↑ "Maryland Boys Soccer POY: Michael DeShields". USA TODAY. 11 February 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Michael DeShields - 2019 Men's Soccer Roster". Wake Forest University Athletics. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ↑ Czarda, Stephen (30 November 2020). "Michael DeShields Signs with New England Revolution II". Wake Forest University Athletics. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
- ↑ "D.C. United Sign Defender Michael DeShields". mlssoccer.com. February 5, 2021. Retrieved February 7, 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "𝗙𝗲𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝟮𝟰-𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆". Trinidad & Tobago Football Association. Facebook. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
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