Sean Melvin


Sean Melvin is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Colorado Springs Switchbacks in the USL Championship.

Career

College and Amateur

Melvin played for three seasons with the UNC Wilmington Seahawks from 2013–2015. While at UNC Wilmington, Melvin played in 2013–2014 with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23 side in the Premier Development League, starting a total of seven games. In 2015, Melvin was loaned to Calgary Foothills FC in the USL PDL, where he became the No. 1 starter until returning to UNC Wilmington for their 2015 season.

Professional

Whitecaps FC 2

Melvin signed his first professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2 of the United Soccer League in February 2016. In the 2016 season, Melvin shared the net with fellow WFC 2 keepers Marco Carducci and Spencer Richey. In December 2016, Whitecaps FC 2 announced that Melvin would return to the club for the 2017 season. In May 2017, Melvin was named to the Whitecaps roster for the 2017 Canadian Championship on a short term contract. He spent two seasons with Whitecaps FC 2 before the club ceased operations after the 2017 season.

Fresno FC

In December 2017, Melvin signed a USL contract with Whitecaps affiliate Fresno FC.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

In April 2018, Melvin signed a first team contract with Vancouver Whitecaps FC for the 2018 season, including options through the 2021 season. Melvin was released by Vancouver at the end of the 2019 season.

Colorado Springs Switchbacks

On January 6, 2020, Melvin joined USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks.

International

In January 2015, Melvin received his first call up to the Canadian men's national team for a pair of friendlies against Iceland. Melvin did not see any action in the friendlies. In January 2017, Melvin received his second call up for a national team camp prior to a friendly against Bermuda. Melvin made his national team debut in the match, coming on at half time, but was injured shortly after coming on, requiring centre back Adam Straith to replace him in goal.