Chevaughn Walsh

Chevaughn Walsh (born 14 May 1995 in Spanish Town)[2] is a Jamaican footballer who currently plays as a Forward for V.League 1 club Hoàng Anh Gia Lai

Chevaughn Walsh
Personal information
Full name Chevaughn Junior Hugh Walsh[1]
Date of birth (1995-05-14) 14 May 1995
Place of birth Spanish Town, Jamaica
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Playing position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Hoàng Anh Gia Lai
Number 10
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015 Jefferson College Vikings 20 (25)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016 Ocean City Nor'easters 14 (14)
2016–2017 Pittsburgh Riverhounds 28 (6)
2018 Atletico Saint Louis 6 (5)
2019– Hoàng Anh Gia Lai 20 (10)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 5 May 2019

Career

Youth

In Jamaica Walsh played for local team Willodwale FC before transferring to Spanish Town Police FC in July 2012.[3][4]

College and semi-professional

Walsh played one season of college soccer for the Vikings of Jefferson College in 2015. During the season, he tallied 25 goals and 14 assists in 20 matches and was named a NJCAA All-American.[5]

For the 2016 PDL season, Walsh signed for the Ocean City Nor'easters of the Premier Development League. During the season, he scored 14 goals in 14 matches and won the league golden boot (top scorer) award. Following the season, he was named to the 2016 All-PDL team. His 14 goals set a new team record in that category as he tied the existing team record of 31 points for the season. He was then named #2 on PDL's list of top prospects behind only Christian Chaney[6] and the winner of the PDL MVP award.[7]

Professional

On 19 August 2016 it was announced that Walsh had signed a 3-year deal for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the United Soccer League.[8][9] He made his professional debut on 27 August 2016 as a substitute in a 1–1 draw with the Harrisburg City Islanders.[10] On 3 September 2016 he made his first start for the club and scored his first professional goal as Pittsburgh defeated Orlando City B 2–0 in only his second appearance for the Riverhounds.[11][12]

Honours
Individual
  • Premier Development League MVP (1): 2016
  • Premier Development League All-PDL Team (1): 2016
  • Premier Development League top scorer (1): 2016

References
  1. "SCFA profile". St. Catherine Football Association. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  2. "Soccerway profile". Soccerway. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  3. "In Your Neighbourhood". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  4. "JFDB profile". Jamaica Football Database. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  5. Walsh, Dan. "Player of the week: Chevaughn Walsh". The Philly Soccer Page. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  6. "Nor'easters forward, PDL scoring champion, Chevaughn Walsh named to All-League team". Ocean City Nor'easters. Archived from the original on 17 September 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  7. "PDL: Ocean City's Walsh takes MVP award". Soccer America. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  8. "Riverhounds Announce Initial Roster Moves". United Soccer League. 30 November 2017. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  9. "RIVERHOUNDS SIGN PDL MVP CHEVAUGHN WALSH". Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Archived from the original on 14 September 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  10. Grubba, Matt. "Riverhounds keep slim playoff hopes alive with shutout of Orlando City B". Pittsburgh Tribune Review. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  11. "WALSH SCORES TO LEAD HOUNDS TO WIN, 2-0". Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Archived from the original on 14 September 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  12. Cranford, Aaron. "PDL MVP Walsh Nets First Pro Goal". Premier Development League. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
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