American soccer player
Nicholas Holliday (born January 17, 2006) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for MLS Next Pro club Crown Legacy FC.
Club career
Born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Holliday began playing recreational soccer at the age of four.[1] Growing up, he also played basketball, lacrosse, and baseball.[2] After rising through Triangle United, Holliday joined the youth academy at then USL Championship club North Carolina FC.[1] In 2020, Holliday signed an academy contract with North Carolina FC, allowing him to play matches while keeping NCAA eligibility.[1]
On May 19, 2021, Holliday made his debut for North Carolina FC U23, the club's USL League Two affiliate, against West Virginia United, starting and playing 45 minutes in the 0–2 defeat.[3]
Holliday made his professional debut for North Carolina FC in USL League One on June 20, 2021, against Chattanooga Red Wolves. He made 10 saves for North Carolina FC despite the club losing 2–3.[2] During his debut, he became the youngest USL League One player to appear for an independent club in league history.[2] On May 21, 2022, Holliday earned his first professional shutout during a 1–0 victory over Greenville Triumph SC.[4]
International career
Holliday was called in to the United States U-17 national team training camp in November 2021 and again in January 2022.[5]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 8 June 2022[6]
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