Michael Nelson (soccer, born 1995)

Michael Nelson
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-02-10) February 10, 1995
Place of birth Katy, Texas, United States
Height 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Playing position Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
Houston Dynamo
Number 26
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2017 SMU Mustangs 76 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016 Oklahoma City Energy U23 6 (0)
2018– Houston Dynamo 0 (0)
2018–Rio Grande Valley FC Toros (loan) 4 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of August 23, 2018

Michael Nelson (born February 10, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who plays for Houston Dynamo in MLS.

Career

College & Youth

Nelson played college soccer at Southern Methodist University between 2014 and 2017, including spending a year as a redshirt in 2013. While with the Mustangs, Nelson made 76 appearances and contributed 27 shutouts.[1]

During his time in college, Nelson also spent time with Premier Development League side OKC Energy U23 during their 2016 season.[2]

Professional

Nelson was drafted in the first round, 20th overall, in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft by Houston Dynamo on January 19, 2018.[3] Nelson signed with Houston on February 20, 2018.[4]

References

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