Milo Barton
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Milo Barton | ||
| Date of birth | July 29, 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | San Diego 1904 | ||
| Number | 98 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2015 | Del Mar Carmel Valley Sharks | ||
| 2016–2017 | Seattle Sounders | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | Seattle Sounders 2 | 7 | (0) |
| 2019– | San Diego 1904 | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of March 17, 2020 | |||
Milo Barton (born July 29, 1998) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for San Diego 1904 FC in the National Independent Soccer Association.
Career[edit]
Youth[edit]
In 2008, Barton moved with his family to San Diego when his father was named as the U-18 coach for Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer.[1][2]
While playing for the Cathedral Catholic High School boys soccer team, Barton was named to the 2015 and 2016 All-San Diego Section first teams, and won player of the year for the 2016 season.[3][4]
After originally being committed to play soccer for UC Santa Barbara, Barton opted to instead join the Sounders' academy system.[5] On August 1, 2016, during an interview done by Barton's father, it was announced Barton had signed to be a part of the Sounders' academy.[1]
Professional[edit]
Barton made his professional debut with Seattle Sounders FC 2 on September 24, 2016 in a 2–0 loss to Swope Park Rangers in the last match of the 2016 season. Barton appeared for 61 minutes before being subbed off.[6] He made his first start on May 28, 2017 in a 2–2 draw against Sacramento Republic FC.[7]
In late 2019 Barton was signed by San Diego 1904 FC ahead of the team's inaugural season in the newly established National Independent Soccer Association.
International career[edit]
In October 2016, Barton was called up by Brad Friedel to the USA under-19 side for a training camp and friendly against Club Tijuana.[8]
Personal life[edit]
Barton was born to Warren and Candy Barton. His father, Warren Barton, is a former English footballer and currently a television pundit for Fox Sports in the United States. Barton is one of three children, and is older than his younger brothers Kane and Tye.[9]
Career statistics[edit]
- As of June 6, 2017
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | ||
| Seattle Sounders FC 2 | 2016[10] | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017[11] | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Seattle Sounders FC 2 total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| Career total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Heinzen, Aaron; Jackson, Danny; Barton, Warren (August 2, 2016). Warren Barton discusses the Sounders academy and upcoming English Premier League season. Youtube.com: Seattle Sounders FC. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
- ^ Krishnaiyer, Kartik (August 27, 2008). "Warren Barton Joins LA Galaxy Staff". EnglandFootballOnline.com. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
- ^ "2014-15 All-San Diego Section boys soccer team". SanDiegoUnionTribune.com. March 25, 2015. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
- ^ "2015-16 All-CIF San Diego Section boys soccer team". SanDiegoUnionTribune.com. March 12, 2016. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
- ^ Mondello, Joseph (January 23, 2017). "Academy Best of 2016: Young Sounders receive plethora of U.S. Soccer call-ups". SoundersFC.com. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
- ^ "Sounders FC 2 falls 2-0 versus Swope Park Rangers in season finale". SoundersFC.com. September 24, 2016. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
- ^ Burbidge, Scott (June 1, 2017). "Sounders 2 play well in disappointing draw with Sacramento Republic FC". SounderAtHeart.com. SB Nation. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
- ^ "Friedel names U19 roster for training camp". topdrawersoccer.com. 3 October 2016. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
- ^ "Warren Barton". EnglandFootballOnline.com. July 3, 2013. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
- ^ "Seattle Sounders FC 2 - 2016 Regular Season - Statistics". USLSoccer.com. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ^ "Seattle Sounders FC 2 Player Stats". USLSoccer.com. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
External links[edit]
- USSF Development Academy bio
- Milo Barton at USL Championship
- Milo Barton at Soccerway