Conor Donovan (soccer)
Conor Donovan is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for North Carolina FC in the USL Championship.Early life and career
Born on January 8, 1996, Donovan began his soccer career playing for Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh, North Carolina.College
As a freshman, Donovan made 15 appearances for the NC State Wolfpack during the 2014 season, recording one goal and one assist.Club career
Donovan was selected 22nd overall in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft. Donovan signed a Generation Adidas contract. He made his professional debut on June 17, 2015, in a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match against the Charleston Battery. Orlando went on to advance after winning 8–7 on penalties. On August 8, 2015, Donovan made his MLS debut against the Philadelphia Union; he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the 10th minute.
Donovan signed with the Rio Grande Valley FC Toros of the USL for 2018. On May 31, 2018, Donovan signed with RGVFC's MLS affiliate the Houston Dynamo. He made started for the Dynamo in a 5-0 US Open Cup match win against NTX Reyados before being loaned back to RGVFC. On November 27, 2018, Houston declined Donovan's contract option.
Donovan returned to Rio Grande Valley for their 2019 season.
Following his release from Rio Grande Valley FC, Donovan moved to USL Championship to his home state team North Carolina FC.International career
Donovan was called up to the United States U17 team for the 2013 CONCACAF U-17 Championship.
Donovan was called up to the United States U20 team for the 2015 CONCACAF U-20 Championship and the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup.Career statistics
Honors
Houston Dynamo
His sister, Caitlin Donovan, played college soccer for the Charlotte 49ers. He is of Irish and Italian descent.
