Patrick Hannigan
Encyclopedia
Patrick Hannigan is an American
soccer player currently playing for Rochester Lancers
in the MISL
.
and played college soccer
at Temple University
, where he was a two-time A-10 Defensive Player of the Year, a PSS Player of the Year, and an Academic All-Atlantic 10 Conference pick in 2003.
During his college years Hannigan also played with the Ocean City Barons
in the USL Premier Development League
. During the 2004 season, he played in 10 games, splitting time with Ryan Carr, and helping the club achieve a rare undefeated season. Hannigan was 7-0-3 as a starter earning five shutouts and remains the club's single-season record holder for goals against average (0.56) and saves (75). He also set the club record for saves in a game when he made 18 stops in a 3-1 win against the Reading Rage
on July 17, 2004.
He also started both games for the Barons in the 2004 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
, a 5-0 win over the USASA's Allied SC in the opening round and a 4-2 loss to the A-League's Syracuse Salty Dogs
in Round 2.
with sixth pick of the third round of the 2005 MLS Supplemental Draft
, but was not offered a contract by the team, and instead signed with Irish side Bray Wanderers of the League of Ireland
.
He returned to the United States in 2006 to play for the Rochester Raging Rhinos
in 2006, but never saw any first-team action, and moved on to Miami FC
in 2007. He was Miami's first-choice goalkeeper throughout the 2007, playing 22 games for the team.
After a year playing indoor soccer with the New Jersey Ironmen
in 2008, Hannigan returned to Miami in April, 2009, and played 23 games for the team in the USL First Division
before being released at the end of the season.
After a year out of the game in 2010, Hannigan signed to play with the Ocean City Nor'easters in the USL Premier Development League
in 2011.
On November 19, the Rochester Lancers (2010)
announced they have signed Hannigan to their squad.
United States
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soccer player currently playing for Rochester Lancers
Rochester Lancers
The Rochester Lancers were a soccer team based in Rochester, New York that played in the American Soccer League from 1967 until 1969 and the North American Soccer League from 1970 to 1980 at Aquinas Stadium...
in the MISL
Misl
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.
College and Amateur
Hannigan attended Frankford High SchoolFrankford High School
Frankford High School is a public high school in the School District of Philadelphia. It is located at Oxford Avenue and Wakeling Street in the Frankford section of Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States....
and played college soccer
College soccer
College soccer is a term used to describe association football played by teams who are operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes...
at Temple University
Temple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
, where he was a two-time A-10 Defensive Player of the Year, a PSS Player of the Year, and an Academic All-Atlantic 10 Conference pick in 2003.
During his college years Hannigan also played with the Ocean City Barons
Ocean City Barons
Ocean City Nor'easters is an American soccer team based in Ocean City, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid-Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home...
in the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
. During the 2004 season, he played in 10 games, splitting time with Ryan Carr, and helping the club achieve a rare undefeated season. Hannigan was 7-0-3 as a starter earning five shutouts and remains the club's single-season record holder for goals against average (0.56) and saves (75). He also set the club record for saves in a game when he made 18 stops in a 3-1 win against the Reading Rage
Reading Rage
Reading United A.C. is an American soccer team based in Reading, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid-Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference....
on July 17, 2004.
He also started both games for the Barons in the 2004 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
2004 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
-Schedule:Note: Scorelines use the standard U.S. convention of placing the home team on the right-hand side of box scores.-First round:Eight PDL and eight USASA teams start.-----Second round:Six PSL and two A-League teams enter....
, a 5-0 win over the USASA's Allied SC in the opening round and a 4-2 loss to the A-League's Syracuse Salty Dogs
Syracuse Salty Dogs
The Syracuse Salty Dogs were a professional men's soccer team based in Syracuse, New York. The club were a member of the USL A-League, playing only two seasons from 2003-2004. The club was owned and operated by the Syracuse Pro Sports Group and played most home games at P&C Stadium...
in Round 2.
Professional
Hannigan was drafted by the MetroStarsMetrostars
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with sixth pick of the third round of the 2005 MLS Supplemental Draft
2005 MLS Supplemental Draft
Following the signature of the first MLS players' union contract, the MLS Superdraft was limited to four rounds. As a result, the Supplemental Draft was re-incarnated to hold the additional rounds. The 2005 MLS Supplemental Draft, held on February 4, 2005, was the first re-incarnation of the MLS...
, but was not offered a contract by the team, and instead signed with Irish side Bray Wanderers of the League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
.
He returned to the United States in 2006 to play for the Rochester Raging Rhinos
Rochester Raging Rhinos
The Rochester Rhinos are an American professional soccer team based in Rochester, New York, United States. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having self-relegated from the USSF D2 Pro League...
in 2006, but never saw any first-team action, and moved on to Miami FC
Miami FC
Fort Lauderdale Strikers is an American professional association football team based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
in 2007. He was Miami's first-choice goalkeeper throughout the 2007, playing 22 games for the team.
After a year playing indoor soccer with the New Jersey Ironmen
New Jersey Ironmen
The New Jersey Ironmen were an American indoor soccer team. They originally joined the Major Indoor Soccer League for the 2007–08 season. When the MISL ceased operations a year later, they joined the Xtreme Soccer League. The team played at the Prudential Center, sharing the facility with the...
in 2008, Hannigan returned to Miami in April, 2009, and played 23 games for the team in the USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
before being released at the end of the season.
After a year out of the game in 2010, Hannigan signed to play with the Ocean City Nor'easters in the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
in 2011.
On November 19, the Rochester Lancers (2010)
Rochester Lancers (2010)
The Rochester Lancers are an indoor soccer team in the Major Indoor Soccer League. The team is named in honor of the Rochester Lancers of the North American Soccer League....
announced they have signed Hannigan to their squad.