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Chevaughn Walsh

Chevaughn Walsh

Jamaican footballer (born 1995)

Chevaughn Junior Hugh Walsh (born 14 May 1995) is a Jamaican footballer who plays as a forward for National Premier League club Portmore United.[2]

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Career

Youth

In Jamaica Walsh played for local team Willodwale before transferring to Spanish Town Police in July 2012.[3][4]

College and semi-professional

Walsh played two seasons of college soccer for the Vikings of Jefferson College in 2015 & 2016. During the two seasons, he tallied 39 goals and 20 assists in 40 matches and was named a NJCAA All-American.[5]

For the 2016 PDL season, Walsh signed for the Ocean City Nor'easters of the Premier Development League. During the season, he scored 14 goals in 14 matches and won the league golden boot (top scorer) award. Following the season, he was named to the 2016 All-PDL team. His 14 goals set a new team record in that category as he tied the existing team record of 31 points for the season. He was then named #2 on PDL's list of top prospects behind only Christian Chaney[6] and the winner of the PDL MVP award.[7]

For the 2018 NPSL season, Walsh returned to his former college coach, Ricardo Garza, to play for Club Atletico Saint Louis of the National Premier Soccer League. During the season, he scored 5 goals in 6 matches and lead his team to the Heartland Conference Semi-Final. Following the season, Chevy was signed with HAGL in Vietnam.[8]

Professional

On 19 August 2016 it was announced that Walsh had signed a 3-year deal for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the United Soccer League.[9][10] He made his professional debut on 27 August 2016 as a substitute in a 1–1 draw with the Harrisburg City Islanders.[11] On 3 September 2016 he made his first start for the club and scored his first professional goal as Pittsburgh defeated Orlando City B 2–0 in only his second appearance for the Riverhounds.[12][13]

Honours

Portmore United

Individual

References

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    "Chevaughn Walsh: Profile". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  2. [2]
    "Jamaica - C. Walsh - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  3. [3]
    "In Your Neighbourhood". Jamaica Gleaner. 3 November 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  4. [4]
    "JFDB profile". Jamaica Football Database. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  5. [5]
    Walsh, Dan (6 July 2016). "Player of the week: Chevaughn Walsh". The Philly Soccer Page. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  6. [6]
    "Nor'easters forward, PDL scoring champion, Chevaughn Walsh named to All-League team". Ocean City Nor'easters. Archived from the original on 17 September 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  7. [7]
    "PDL: Ocean City's Walsh takes MVP award". Soccer America. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  8. [8]
    "Chevaughn Walsh Brings Bright Personality, Stellar Gameplay to Professional Ranks". National Premier Soccer League. 4 March 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  9. [9]
    "Riverhounds Announce Initial Roster Moves". United Soccer League. 30 November 2017. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  10. [10]
    "RIVERHOUNDS SIGN PDL MVP CHEVAUGHN WALSH". Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Archived from the original on 14 September 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  11. [11]
    Grubba, Matt. "Riverhounds keep slim playoff hopes alive with shutout of Orlando City B". Pittsburgh Tribune Review. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  12. [12]
    "WALSH SCORES TO LEAD HOUNDS TO WIN, 2-0". Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Archived from the original on 14 September 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  13. [13]
    Cranford, Aaron. "PDL MVP Walsh Nets First Pro Goal". Premier Development League. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
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