Daniel Gogarty

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Daniel Gogarty
Personal information
Date of birth (1996-12-07) December 7, 1996 (age 27)
Place of birth Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Vaughan Azzurri
Number 8
Youth career
North York Hearts
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2018 York Lions 68 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2018 Vaughan Azzurri 20+ (2+)
2019 York9 20 (0)
2022 Toronto FC II 2 (0)
2022– Vaughan Azzurri 26 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 27, 2023

Daniel Gogarty (born December 7, 1996) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a centre-back for Vaughan Azzurri in League1 Ontario.

University career[edit]

Gogarty attended York University, where he played for the men's soccer team for five seasons from 2014 to 2018,[1] making a total of 68 appearances.[2] With the Lions, he won two national championships in 2014 and 2015, along with four OUA conference championships in 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2018.[3] In 2015, he was named player of the game in the championship final.[4] In 2016, he was named a U SPORTS second-team All-Canadian and an OUA West first-team all-star,[5] as York won the OUA silver medal.[6] In 2017, he was named a U SPORTS first team All-Canadian and was once again an OUA West first-team all-star and was also team co-MVP.[5] In 2018, he served as team captain, was named team MVP, and was an OUA West first-team all-star for the third consecutive year.[5]

Club career[edit]

From 2014 to 2018, Gogarty played with Vaughan Azzurri in League1 Ontario.[7][8][9] In 2014, he was named to the league's Young Stars XI.[10] With Vaughan, he won the 2016 league championship.[11]

In November 2018, Gogarty was drafted in the first round of the 2018 CPL–U Sports Draft, fourth overall, by York9 FC.[12] On February 4, 2019, he officially signed his first professional contract with York ahead of the inaugural Canadian Premier League season.[13][14] On April 27, 2019, he made his professional debut in the first-ever game in Canadian Premier League history, a 1–1 draw with Forge FC.[15] He appeared in 22 matches for York, across all competitions.[16] In November 2019, the club announced that Gogarty would not be returning for the 2020 season.[17] Afterwards, he stepped away from the sport, pursuing opportunities in the fashion industry.[3]

On April 23, 2022, he signed a short-term contract with Toronto FC II of MLS Next Pro.[18] He made his debut the next day, starting against Columbus Crew 2.[19]

Upon the conclusion of his deal with Toronto FC II, he returned to his former club Vaughan Azzurri in League1 Ontario.[20]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Brennan expects York University standout Daniel Gogarty to 'come straight into' York 9 FC". Canadian Premier League. November 13, 2018.
  2. ^ "York9 FC signs first round pick Gogarty". York Lions. March 8, 2019.
  3. ^ a b Jacques, John (April 23, 2022). "Toronto FC II Adds Daniel Gogarty To Short-Term Deal". Northern Tribune.
  4. ^ "FINAL CIS men's soccer championship: Lions repeat for first time in history, claim fifth Davidson Trophy overall". U Sports. November 15, 2015.
  5. ^ a b c "Daniel Gogarty York Lions profile". York Lions.
  6. ^ "Featured Athlete: Daniel Gogarty". York Lions. October 22, 2018.
  7. ^ "Daniel Gogarty 2016 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  8. ^ "Daniel Gogarty 2017 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  9. ^ "Daniel Gogarty 2018 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  10. ^ "League1 Ontario Young Stars". League1 Ontario. October 28, 2014.
  11. ^ "Vaughan Azzurri's Daniel Gogarty reflects on winning League1 Ontario Men's Championship". YouTube. October 18, 2016.
  12. ^ "Carreiro, Gogarty, and Zambazis taken in inaugural CPL-U SPORTS Draft". York Lions. November 13, 2018.
  13. ^ Molinaro, John (February 4, 2019). "York 9 FC signs CPL draft pick Daniel Gogarty". Sportsnet.
  14. ^ "York9 FC signs CPL-U SPORTS Draft pick Daniel Gogarty". Canadian Premier League. February 4, 2019.
  15. ^ Davidson, Neil (April 27, 2019). "Forge FC, York9 FC tie in Canadian Premier League's entertaining opener". CBC Sports.
  16. ^ Molinaro, John (May 26, 2022). "Daniel Gogarty keeping it chill at TFC 2 after time off from soccer". TFC Republic.
  17. ^ "Gogarty headlines list of York9 FC end-of-season departures". Canadian Premier League. November 14, 2019.
  18. ^ "Toronto FC II sign defender Daniel Gogarty to short-term agreement". Toronto FC. April 23, 2022.
  19. ^ Claud, John (April 24, 2022). "Crew 2 earns hard-fought 2-1 victory to extend winning streak". Massive Report.
  20. ^ "Daniel Gogarty 2022 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.

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