Burke Fahling
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Burke Fahling | ||
| Date of birth | August 3, 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Tupelo, Mississippi, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Crossfire Premier | |||
| –2016 | Seattle Sounders FC | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | Memphis Tigers | 33 | (2) |
| 2018–2020 | Seattle Redhawks | 20 | (1) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 | OSA Seattle | 2 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Charleston Battery | 27 | (2) |
| 2022 | → FC Tucson (loan) | 27 | (0) |
| 2023– | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 14 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2023 | |||
Burke Fahling (born August 3, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Pittsburgh Riverhounds.
Career
Youth
Fahling spent time in the academy setup of USSDA sides Crossfire Premier[1] and Seattle Sounders FC.[2]
College and amateur
In 2016, Fahling went to play college soccer at the University of Memphis. Over two seasons with the Tigers, Fahling made 33 appearances, scoring 2 goals and tallying 7 assists, also been a two time AAC Weekly Honor Roll recipient.[1] In 2018, Fahling returned to Washington, transferring to Seattle University, where he managed one season in three years, missing 2018 due to injury and the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fahling made 20 appearances for the Redhawks, scoring a single goal and tallying 5 assists.[3]
In 2018, Fahling also appeared for NPSL side OSA Seattle, making 2 appearances.[4]
Professional
On February 26, 2021, Fahling signed with USL Championship side Charleston Battery following a successful trial.[5] He made his professional debut on May 7, 2021, appearing as a 60th-minute substitute during a 1–1 draw with New York Red Bulls II.[6]
On March 31, 2022, Fahling joined USL League One club FC Tucson on loan.[7]
Following the 2022 season, Fahling was released by Charleston.[8] He subsequently joined USL Championship side Pittsburgh Riverhounds for their 2023 season.[9] He assisted Illal Osumanu's goal that allowed the Riverhounds to defeat San Diego Loyal SC, 2-1.[10]
References
- ^ a b "Burke Fahling - 2017 - Men's Soccer". University of Memphis Athletics.
- ^ "Seattle Sounders FC". soun.ussoccerda.com.
- ^ "Burke Fahling - 2019 - Men's Soccer". Seattle University.
- ^ "National Premier Soccer League". npsl.bonzidev.com.
- ^ Staff, Charleston Battery (February 26, 2021). "Burke Fahling Set to Join Charleston as Third Offseason Addition". Charleston Battery | South Carolina's Premier Pro Soccer Club.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II vs. Charleston Battery - May 7, 2021 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
- ^ "Burke Fahling Joins FC Tucson on Loan".
- ^ "Battery announce initial returning players for 2023".
- ^ "Hounds add midfielder Burke Fahling for 2023".
- ^ Campbell, Dominic (2023-06-25). "Riverhounds Score Twice in 2nd Half to Defeat San Diego 2-1". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
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- FC Tucson players
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- People from Kenmore, Washington
- Soccer players from King County, Washington
- People from Tupelo, Mississippi
- Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC players
- Seattle Redhawks men's soccer players
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