Curtis Thorn
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2 September 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Bordon, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Miami FC | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2009 | Fulham | ||
| 2013–2015 | Havant & Waterlooville | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2019 | Nova Southeastern Sharks | 33 | (4) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | Alton | 19 | (8) |
| 2017–2018 | Team Solent | 59 | (3) |
| 2018 | New Orleans Jesters | 9 | (0) |
| 2019 | Tormenta FC 2 | 13 | (0) |
| 2020–2022 | South Georgia Tormenta | 43 | (2) |
| 2023– | Miami FC | 17 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 19, 2023 | |||
Curtis Thorn (born 2 September 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for The Miami FC in USL Championship.
Career
[edit]Youth, college and amateur
[edit]Thorn was part of the Fulham academy for three years.[1] He later went on to play for Wessex League sides Alton[2] and Team Solent.[3]
Thorn moved to the United States in 2018, and played two years of college soccer at Nova Southeastern University between 2018 and 2019, making a total of 33 appearances, scoring four goals and tallying assists. He was named to the Fall SSC Commissioner's Honor Roll in both seasons with the Sharks, received All-South Region honors from the D2CCA and United Soccer Coaches and was the team MVP in 2019.[4]
While at college, Thorn appeared for NPSL side New Orleans Jesters in 2018,[5][6] where he was named MVP.[7] In 2019 he played for USL League Two side South Georgia Tormenta FC 2 helping them to the Deep South Division title and the clubs first Southern Conference title.[8][7]
Professional
[edit]On 27 August 2020, Thorn signed with USL League One side South Georgia Tormenta.[9] He made his professional debut on 11 September 2020, starting in a 2–2 draw with Union Omaha.[10]
On 23 December 2022, Thorn signed a multi-year contract with USL Championship side Miami FC.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ O'Donnell, Bernadette (25 April 2019). "Tormenta FC 2 Adds Four More Players to 2019 Roster". South Georgia Tormenta FC.
- ^ "Alton restore pride with convincing win". farnhamherald.com. 12 September 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ^ "Skipper Curtis Thorn sees red for Team Solent ahead of FA Vase trip to Bradford Town". dailyecho.co.uk. 27 November 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ^ "Curtis Thorn - Men's Soccer". Nova Southeastern University Athletics.
- ^ "Jesters Fall to Atalanta". 14 June 2018.
- ^ "National Premier Soccer League". npsl.bonzidev.com.
- ^ a b "Curtis Thorn Signs Pro Contract with South Georgia Tormenta FC". Nova Southeastern University Athletics. September 2020.
- ^ "South Georgia Tormenta FC | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ bodonnell@tormentafc.com, Bernadette O'Donnell- (27 August 2020). "Tormenta FC Signs English Defender Curtis Thorn". South Georgia Tormenta FC.
- ^ "Tormenta vs. Union Omaha - 12 September 2020 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
- ^ "Miami FC signs English defender Curtis Thorn to a multi-year deal". 23 December 2022.
External links
[edit]- Curtis Thorn at USL League One
- Profile at Nova Southeastern University Athletics
- Profile at Wessex League
- 1995 births
- Living people
- Men's association football defenders
- English men's footballers
- English expatriate men's footballers
- English expatriate sportspeople in the United States
- Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States
- Miami FC players
- National Premier Soccer League players
- New Orleans Jesters players
- Nova Southeastern Sharks men's soccer players
- Tormenta FC players
- USL League One players
- USL League Two players
- People from Bordon
- Alton F.C. players
- Wessex Football League players
- Footballers from Hampshire
- Solent University F.C. players
- 21st-century English sportsmen