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Darren Toby
Trinidadian footballer (born 1982)
Darren Toby (born January 18, 1982, in Lowlands) is a Trinidadian footballer who plays for Rochester Lancers 2 in Major Arena Soccer League 2.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Darren Toby | ||
| Date of birth | (1982-01-18) January 18, 1982 (age 42) | ||
| Place of birth | Lowlands, Trinidad and Tobago | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Rochester Lancers 2 | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003 | Mobile Rams | ||
| 2004–2007 | Charleston Cougars | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2012 | Charlotte Eagles | 101 | (9) |
| 2011–2020 | Utica City FC[1] (indoor) | 184 | (35) |
| 2013 | VSI Tampa Bay FC | 22 | (0) |
| 2014–2017 | Charlotte Eagles | 20 | (1) |
| 2018–2019 | Rochester Lancers | 10 | (0) |
| 2023– | Rochester Lancers 2 (indoor) | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of January 6, 2023 | |||
College and amateur
Toby attended St. Clairs Coaching School in Tobago,[2] where he was named the school league MVP in 2001, and prepped at Signal Hill where he served as team captain from 2001 to 2002. Was named MVP of the Tobago Futbol league in 2001 before coming to the United States to attend college in 2003.
He played college soccer at University of Mobile in 2003, where he was named a NAIA Third-Team All-American,[3] before transferring to the College of Charleston in his sophomore year.
Professional
Undrafted out of college, Toby signed with the Charlotte Eagles in the USL Second Division in 2008. He made his professional debut on April 19, 2008, in Charlotte's 2008 season opener against Bermuda Hogges.[4] He re-signed for a fourth season with Charlotte on December 6, 2010.[5]
Toby returned to the Rochester Lancers in January 2023 to play for their Major Arena Soccer League 2 team.[6]
- Formerly known as Syracuse Silver Knights until the 2018–19 season.
- "Darren Toby Signs with Charlotte Eagles". Archived from the original on 2009-06-14. Retrieved 2009-06-21.
- "University of Mobile Athletics - Go Rams!". Archived from the original on 2009-02-07. Retrieved 2009-06-21.
- "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on 2008-05-16. Retrieved 2009-06-21.
- "Charlotte Eagles Sign 3-Year Veteran Darren Toby". OurSports Central. December 6, 2010.
- "LANCERS TAKE THE FIELD W/SEVERAL KEY RETURNERS". RochesterLancers.com. Rochester Lancers. Retrieved 6 January 2023.