CARY, N.C. (February 15, 2019) –North Carolina FC has secured the services of holding midfielder and 2019 MLS Superdraft selection Tommy McCabe on loan from FC Cincinnati. The move is pending league and federation approval.
McCabe was recently picked up by FC Cincinnati with the 29th overall pick in the second round of the 2019 MLS Superdraft after three standout seasons with the University of Notre Dame.
“Tommy is a young player coming off a very good collegiate career,” said North Carolina FC Head Coach Dave Sarachan. “Cincinnati thought highly of him enough to draft him and I watched him perform at the combine. I thought at that time, he was one of the better combine trialists. We’re very happy to have him be a part of things with us. We think in that position as a holding midfielder, it’s an important spot and he’ll have an opportunity to develop here with our group.”
With the Irish, McCabe was an instrumental piece in the lineup as a defensive midfielder. He totaled 61 appearances and four assists, while helping the Irish qualify for the NCAA Championship in all three seasons he was there. Additionally, McCabe earned All-ACC Freshman honors in 2016 and All-ACC Third Team honors in 2018.
McCabe enjoyed a standout youth career, including spending three years in the United States Soccer Under-17 Residency Program. The South Orange N.J. native played for the U.S. U-17 MNT at the 2015 U-17 World Cup in Chile and was named a two-time National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Youth All-American during his illustrious youth career.
North Carolina FC’s roster includes goalkeeper Alex Tambakis, defenders Sam Brotherton, Aaron Guillen, Timmy Mehl, Steven Miller, Manny Perez and DJ Taylor, midfielders Austin da Luz, Dre Fortune, Victor Igbekoyi, Tommy McCabe, Austin Panchot, Graham Smith and Duval Wapiwo and forwards Yamikani Chester, Donovan Ewolo, Robert Kristo, Marios Lomis and Ben Speas.
As the start of the 2019 season nears, both individual game, flex plans and season tickets are available for purchase on Ticketmaster – the club’s official ticketing and technology partner. Click here to learn more about tickets or call the Coastal Credit Union Box Office at 919-459-8144 to speak with a ticket representative.
Player Profile:
Name: Tommy McCabe
Position: Midfielder
Birthdate: 4/4/1998 (Age: 20)
Hometown: South Orange, N.J.
Height: 5’10
Weight: 174 lbs
Citizenship: United States
Previous Club: FC Cincinnati (On Loan)
College: Notre Dame
Transaction: North Carolina FC has agreed to a loan deal with FC Cincinnati for Tommy McCabe.
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CARY, N.C. (February 15, 2019) –North Carolina FC has secured the services of holding midfielder and 2019 MLS Superdraft selection Tommy McCabe on loan from FC Cincinnati. The move is pending league and federation approval.
McCabe was recently picked up by FC Cincinnati with the 29th overall pick in the second round of the 2019 MLS Superdraft after three standout seasons with the University of Notre Dame.
“Tommy is a young player coming off a very good collegiate career,” said North Carolina FC Head Coach Dave Sarachan. “Cincinnati thought highly of him enough to draft him and I watched him perform at the combine. I thought at that time, he was one of the better combine trialists. We’re very happy to have him be a part of things with us. We think in that position as a holding midfielder, it’s an important spot and he’ll have an opportunity to develop here with our group.”
With the Irish, McCabe was an instrumental piece in the lineup as a defensive midfielder. He totaled 61 appearances and four assists, while helping the Irish qualify for the NCAA Championship in all three seasons he was there. Additionally, McCabe earned All-ACC Freshman honors in 2016 and All-ACC Third Team honors in 2018.
McCabe enjoyed a standout youth career, including spending three years in the United States Soccer Under-17 Residency Program. The South Orange N.J. native played for the U.S. U-17 MNT at the 2015 U-17 World Cup in Chile and was named a two-time National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Youth All-American during his illustrious youth career.
North Carolina FC’s roster includes goalkeeper Alex Tambakis, defenders Sam Brotherton, Aaron Guillen, Timmy Mehl, Steven Miller, Manny Perez and DJ Taylor, midfielders Austin da Luz, Dre Fortune, Victor Igbekoyi, Tommy McCabe, Austin Panchot, Graham Smith and Duval Wapiwo and forwards Yamikani Chester, Donovan Ewolo, Robert Kristo, Marios Lomis and Ben Speas.
As the start of the 2019 season nears, both individual game, flex plans and season tickets are available for purchase on Ticketmaster – the club’s official ticketing and technology partner. Click here to learn more about tickets or call the Coastal Credit Union Box Office at 919-459-8144 to speak with a ticket representative.
Player Profile:
Name: Tommy McCabe
Position: Midfielder
Birthdate: 4/4/1998 (Age: 20)
Hometown: South Orange, N.J.
Height: 5’10
Weight: 174 lbs
Citizenship: United States
Previous Club: FC Cincinnati (On Loan)
College: Notre Dame
Transaction: North Carolina FC has agreed to a loan deal with FC Cincinnati for Tommy McCabe.
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