Lyam Khonick MacKinnon Diouf (born 25 September 1999) is a Swiss professional footballer who currently plays as a forward who currently plays for Orange County SC in the USL Championship.

Career

Early career

MacKinnon was born in Lausanne in Switzerland, playing with local side Lausanne-Sport where he served as team captain of the under-18 team under-21 sides.[1]

College

In 2019, MacKinnon moved to the United States to play college soccer at Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania.[2] In three seasons with the Wildcats, where the 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MacKinnon made 56 appearances, scoring 17 goals and tallying 14 assists. In 2019 and 2022, he was named Philly Soccer Six All-Rookie team[3] and 2021 saw him earn second team All-Big East honors.[1][4]

While at college, MacKinnon also spent time in the USL League Two. He made four appearances and scored a single goal for Reading United AC in 2021,[5][6] and made a single appearance for West Chester United in 2022.[7]

On 21 December 2022, it was announced that MacKinnon would enter the 2023 MLS SuperDraft.[8] The following day he was selected 84th overall by Nashville SC.[9][10][11][12][13][14]

Greenville Triumph

On 9 March 2023, MacKinnon signed his first professional contract with USL League One side Greenville Triumph.[15][16] He made his debut for Greenville on 25 March 2023, starting in a 1–0 loss at home to Richmond Kickers.[17]

On 21 June 2023, MacKinnon set the USL League One record for fastest hat trick, and then set the league record for most goals in a match when he scored four in a 5-1 victory over Chattanooga Red Wolves.[18]

Following the 2024 season with Greenville, MacKinnon became a free agent.[19]

Orange County SC

On 23 January 2025, MacKinnon signed a deal with USL Championship side Orange County SC.[20]

References

  1. ^ a b "Lyam MacKinnon - Men's Soccer". Villanova University.
  2. ^ "Villanova men's soccer announces 2 additions to recruiting class".
  3. ^ "Ricca, MacKinnon, Saunders Honored by Philly Soccer Six". Villanova University.
  4. ^ Andy, Brewtown (3 August 2022). "Unscientific Predictions: 2022 Big East Men's Soccer Preseason Awards". Anonymous Eagle.
  5. ^ Lineaweaver, Ryan (13 May 2021). "Five From Philadelphia Ink With Reading United". Reading United AC.
  6. ^ "Reading United AC | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  7. ^ "West Chester United SC | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  8. ^ "MLS SuperDraft 2023 eligible players | MLSSoccer.com". mlssoccer.
  9. ^ SC, Nashville. "Nashville SC Selects Six Players in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft, presented by adidas". Nashville SC.
  10. ^ Weekly, Berks (22 December 2022). "Four United alums taken in 2023 MLS SuperDraft".
  11. ^ "Four former Reading United players selected in the MLS SuperDraft". Yahoo News.
  12. ^ "MacKinnon Selected by Nashville SC in MLS SuperDraft". Villanova University.
  13. ^ Hewitt, Owen. "Lyam MacKinnon Drafted in Third Round by Nashville SC".
  14. ^ "Four former Reading United players selected in the MLS SuperDraft". 22 December 2022.
  15. ^ "Triumph SC Adds Former All Big-East Player to Attack".
  16. ^ "Benediktsson, MacKinnon Land Professional Contracts". Villanova University.
  17. ^ "Match Center | USLLeagueOne.com". www.uslleagueone.com.
  18. ^ "Triumph player makes history in Greenville's win on Wednesday". WYFF4.com. 21 June 2023.
  19. ^ "Greenville Triumph Announces Player Decisions for 2024 Offseason".
  20. ^ "ORANGE COUNTY SC SIGN USL LEAGUE ONE PLAYER OF THE YEAR WINNER LYAM MACKINNON".
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyam_MacKinnon
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