Pat Phelan
Encyclopedia
Pat Phelan is an American
soccer player who currently plays for New England Revolution
in Major League Soccer
.
, and attended Wilbraham & Monson Academy
, where he was named the 2003 Gatorade National High School Player of the Year . He played college soccer for Wake Forest University
, where he was a double-major in political science and Spanish. He was named to the 2004 ACC All-Freshmen Team, the 2005 Top-Drawer Soccer 2nd All-America team, and the 2005 NSCAA All-Region Team. He also played club soccer for the Oakwood Soccer Club.
by Toronto FC
, but was traded to New England Revolution
without making a first team start for Toronto. He made his MLS debut Revolution, on June 12, 2008, against Houston Dynamo
.
On August 7, 2010, Phelan scored his first career goal against D.C. United
on a header from a long pass from teammate Chris Tierney
. The Revolution ended up winning the game, by a score of 1-0, thanks to Phelan's goal.
With six diagnosed concussions and influenced by the plight of former teammate Taylor Twellman
, Phelan has been wearing protective headgear designed by Full90 since July 2010.
. He was named the Most Valuable Player of 2002 Talence International Tournament in Talence, France, and competed in the Northern Ireland Milk Cup in 2003.
. His parents are Tom and Phyllis Phelan, of Enfield, Connecticut. He has a sister named Grace. He is the cousin of Gerard Phelan
, the recipient of Doug Flutie
's famed Hail Mary Pass versus Miami on November 23, 1984.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player who currently plays for New England Revolution
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
in Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
.
Youth and College
Phelan grew up in Enfield, ConnecticutEnfield, Connecticut
Enfield is a town located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 45,212 at the 2000 census. It sits on the border with Longmeadow, Massachusetts and East Longmeadow, Massachusetts to the north, Somers to the east, East Windsor and Ellington to the south, and the...
, and attended Wilbraham & Monson Academy
Wilbraham & Monson Academy
Wilbraham & Monson Academy is a prep school located in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1804, it is one of the fifteen oldest schools on the eastern coast of the United States. It is a four year boarding and day high school for students in grades 6-12 and postgraduate. The academy is located in...
, where he was named the 2003 Gatorade National High School Player of the Year . He played college soccer for Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational university in the U.S. state of North Carolina, founded in 1834. The university received its name from its original location in Wake Forest, north of Raleigh, North Carolina, the state capital. The Reynolda Campus, the university's main campus, is...
, where he was a double-major in political science and Spanish. He was named to the 2004 ACC All-Freshmen Team, the 2005 Top-Drawer Soccer 2nd All-America team, and the 2005 NSCAA All-Region Team. He also played club soccer for the Oakwood Soccer Club.
Professional
Phelan was drafted in the first round (10th overall) of the 2008 MLS SuperDraft2008 MLS SuperDraft
The 2008 MLS SuperDraft took place on January 18, 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland. It was the ninth annual Major League Soccer SuperDraft. The first selection was made by the Kansas City Wizards, after acquiring the selection from the expansion San Jose Earthquakes...
by Toronto FC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
, but was traded to New England Revolution
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
without making a first team start for Toronto. He made his MLS debut Revolution, on June 12, 2008, against Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo
The Houston Dynamo is an American professional soccer club, based in Houston, Texas, that plays in Major League Soccer, the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2005 as Houston 1836, the team name was renamed to Houston Dynamo following protests from Hispanic...
.
On August 7, 2010, Phelan scored his first career goal against D.C. United
D.C. United
D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the...
on a header from a long pass from teammate Chris Tierney
Chris Tierney
Chris Tierney is an American soccer player who currently plays for New England Revolution in Major League Soccer.-College:...
. The Revolution ended up winning the game, by a score of 1-0, thanks to Phelan's goal.
With six diagnosed concussions and influenced by the plight of former teammate Taylor Twellman
Taylor Twellman
Taylor Twellman is a retired American soccer player who currently works as a television analyst for the Philadelphia Union and ESPN soccer.-Youth and College:Taylor was raised in St...
, Phelan has been wearing protective headgear designed by Full90 since July 2010.
International
Phelan played for the USA Under-18 and Under-20 national teams, and was part of the squad for the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship2005 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in The Netherlands between 10 June and 2 July 2005. The 2005 championship was the 15th contested.- Venues :- Qualification :The following 24 teams qualified for the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship...
. He was named the Most Valuable Player of 2002 Talence International Tournament in Talence, France, and competed in the Northern Ireland Milk Cup in 2003.
Personal
Phelan married Maggie Reddington on January 10, 2009, in Chatham, MassachusettsChatham, Massachusetts
Chatham is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, Barnstable County being coextensive with Cape Cod. The population was 6,625 at the 2000 census...
. His parents are Tom and Phyllis Phelan, of Enfield, Connecticut. He has a sister named Grace. He is the cousin of Gerard Phelan
Gerard Phelan
Gerard Phelan is a former college football player, who lined up at wide receiver for Boston College.-Early years:Phelan played football for Archbishop John Carroll Catholic High School in Radnor, Pennsylvania, and graduated in 1981....
, the recipient of Doug Flutie
Doug Flutie
Douglas Richard "Doug" Flutie is a former American and Canadian football quarterback. Flutie played college football at Boston College, and played professionally in the National Football League, Canadian Football League, and United States Football League...
's famed Hail Mary Pass versus Miami on November 23, 1984.
Wake Forest University
- NCAA Men's Division I Soccer Championship (1): 20072007 Division I Men's College CupThe 2007 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship was a tournament of 48 teams from NCAA Division I who played for the NCAA Championship in soccer. The College Cup for the final four teams was held at SAS Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. All other games were played at the home field of the...