Ian McGrath


Ian Thomas McGrath is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Chattanooga FC in the National Independent Soccer Association.

Early and personal life

McGrath was born in Crestwood, Illinois, the middle of three brothers, and he attended Lincoln-Way West High School.

Career

After playing at youth level for the Chicago Fire, McGrath played college soccer for the Evansville Purple Aces between 2014 and 2017. and scored 26 goals in 71 appearances.
McGrath spent time in the National Premier Soccer League with FC Buffalo in the 2016 season, and in the USL Championship with Nashville SC in the 2018 season. Whilst at Nashville, McGrath spent time on loan at Inter Nashville FC, also in the National Premier Soccer League, scoring one in 4 appearances.
In January 2019, McGrath signed for Scottish Championship club Queen of the South, after a successful two week trial. McGrath debuted on February 2, 2019 in a 3–0 league defeat versus the Bairns at the Falkirk Stadium.
In August 2019, McGrath signed for National Independent Soccer Association club Philadelphia Fury for the league's inaugural season.
In September 2019, McGrath signed for USL Championship club OKC Energy FC.
In February 2020, McGrath signed for Chattanooga FC ahead of its inaugural season in the National Independent Soccer Association. On February 29, he scored the first professional goal in the team's history against Oakland Roots SC.

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