Nick O'Callaghan (born March 11, 1997) is an American professional

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player who plays as a defender for South Georgia Tormenta in USL League One.

Career

Youth and college

O'Callaghan started his prep career at

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and was a member of the

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academy, helping the team make the playoffs in 2014. He began his college soccer career at Elon University in 2015, appearing as a three-year starter for

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between 2015 and 2017, making 49 appearances, scoring 2 goals and tallying 5 assists. In his senior year, O'Callaghan transferred to Florida International University, spending 2018 as a redshirted player. While at college, O'Callaghan appeared for USL PDL side Orlando City U-23 in 2015 and SIMA Águilas during their 2018 season.

Orlando City B

On January 13, 2020, O'Callaghan was selected in the third round (57th overall) in the

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by Orlando City. In March 2020, he signed a professional contract with Orlando City B, the team's USL League One affiliate. On August 1, 2020, he made his debut in the season opener, starting in a 2–0 defeat to South Georgia Tormenta. He was released at the end of the season.

South Georgia Tormenta

On February 23, 2021, O'Callaghan joined USL League One side South Georgia Tormenta.

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at Orlando City SC * 1997 births American soccer players Men's association football defenders Elon Phoenix men's soccer players FIU Panthers men's soccer players Living people Orlando City B players Orlando City SC draft picks Orlando City U-23 players People from Winter Springs, Florida SIMA Águilas players Soccer players from Florida Sportspeople from Seminole County, Florida Tormenta FC players USL League One players USL League Two players {{US-footy-defender-stub