Shawn Ferguson

Shawn Ferguson (born January 21, 1991, in Rock Hill, South Carolina) is a retired American soccer player who formerly played for Charleston Battery in the United Soccer League.

Shawn Ferguson
Ferguson playing for Charleston Battery in 2016
Personal information
Date of birth (1991-01-21) January 21, 1991
Place of birth Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Position(s) Center Back
Youth career
Discoveries Soccer Club
2005–2009 Northwestern Trojans
2009–2012 College of Charleston Cougars
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2016 Charleston Battery 104 (5)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of September 28, 2016

Career

Born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Ferguson started his career with Discoveries Soccer Club [1] and Northwestern High School, playing on both teams with future Battery teammate Ricky Garbanzo. He attended the College of Charleston and played as a center back on the Cougars soccer team.[2]

While still finishing his college degree, Ferguson signed with USL Professional Division club Charleston Battery on April 3, 2013.[3] During the 2014 season Ferguson became a first-choice starter in central defense alongside Colin Falvey. Ferguson had a breakthrough season in 2015, starting 27 of 28 league matches and being voted the club's defender of year by fans as well as being named a First Team All-USL selection by the league.

Prior to the 2016 season, Ferguson was named team captain by coach Mike Anhaeuser.

Ferguson retired shortly before the 2017 season.

References
  1. Shawn Ferguson….Story Of A Homegrown Professional
  2. Shawn Ferguson - College of Charleston Athletics
  3. Battery Make Local Signings - United Soccer Leagues (USL) Archived 2013-10-05 at the Wayback Machine


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