Cory Burke


Cory Lamar Crossgill Burke is a Jamaican footballer currently playing for SKN St. Pölten on loan from Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer.

Career

Club

Rivoli United

Between 2013 and 2015, Cory Burke played three seasons for Rivoli United, where he totaled 25 goals and was second in goals in Jamaica’s Red Stripe Premier League for the 2015-16 season.

Bethlehem Steel FC

Burke's performance for Rivoli United sparked interest abroad and on 17 February 2016, he joined the newly formed Bethlehem Steel FC on a year-long loan. After registering 4 goals from 20 appearances during Steel FC's 2016 season, Burke's loan deal was made permanent by official transfer in November 2016.

Philadelphia Union

After spending two seasons with Philadelphia Union's USL affiliate in Bethlehem, Burke was officially signed to the MLS team on 21 December 2017. Burke made his debut for the Union on March 3, 2018, as a substitute in the home opener against New England Revolution, registering an assist on the Union's second goal.
Due to an error in renewing his U.S. visa in May 2019, Burke was unable to play for the Union for three months beginning in May 2019. At the time, he was also in the process of applying for a green card for permanent residency in the U.S.
Loan to Portmore
On 4 September 2019, Burke was loaned to Portmore United whilst his ongoing visa issue were solved. During his time with Portmore, Burke found consistent scoring form leading the league's scoring with 11 goals midway through the season. Burke finish his time at Portmore with 11 goals in 20 matches.
Loan to St. Pölten
On 6 February 2020, Burke moved to Austrian Bundesliga side St. Pölten on loan until June 2020 as a result of his visa issues. He scored his first goals for St. Pölten on June 2, netting a hat-trick against Swarovski Tirol.

International

In 2016, Burke made his senior team debut versus Haiti and score his first international goal against Guyana.

International goals

NoDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.11 October 2016Leonora Stadium, Leonora, Guyana4–24–22017 Caribbean Cup qualification
2.13 November 2016Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica1–01–02017 Caribbean Cup qualification
3.9 September 2018Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica2–04–02019–20 CONCACAF Nations League qualification
4.9 September 2018Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica4–04–02019–20 CONCACAF Nations League qualification
5.14 October 2018Ergilio Hato Stadium, Willemstad, Curaçao1–06–02019–20 CONCACAF Nations League qualification
6.17 November 2018Montego Bay Sports Complex, Montego Bay, Jamaica1–02–12019–20 CONCACAF Nations League qualification