Shawn McLaws (born March 9, 1993) is an American professional

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player who plays as a defender.

Career

High school

McLaws attended Deer Creek High School in Edmond, OK where he lettered in football and soccer. McLaws graduated in 2011.

Early career

McLaws spent four years at

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between 2011 and 2014. In his four years with Coastal Carolina he made 89 appearances and scored 1 goal and provided 17 assists. In his last year he was named Big South Defensive Player of the Year. While at college, McLaws appeared for USL PDL club

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during their 2013 and 2014 seasons, serving as team captain in 2014.

New York Red Bulls

McLaws was selected with the 59th overall pick in the

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. On February 21, 2015 McLaws appeared in his first match for New York, a 1-0 preseason victory over Oklahoma City Energy FC. He officially joined the club on March 5, 2015 McLaws was loaned to affiliate side New York Red Bulls II during the 2015 season and made his debut as a starter for the side on April 4, 2015, scoring his first professional goal in the 4-1 victory over

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. His performance against Toronto FC II earned McClaws USL Team of the Week honors. On February 12, 2016, McLaws was waived by the Red Bulls.

References

External links

newyorkredbulls.com player profile
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