Erik McCue
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 18 January 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Gothenburg, Sweden | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Örebro | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| F.C. Bangkok | |||
| 2015–2017 | D.C. United | ||
| 2017–2018 |
Houston Dynamo | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 |
Brazos Valley Cavalry | 0 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | Houston Dynamo | 0 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | → Rio Grande Valley FC (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Charleston Battery (loan) | 15 | (1) |
| 2022 | AB Argir | 23 | (1) |
| 2023 | El Paso Locomotive | 29 | (1) |
| 2024– | Örebro | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 April 2024 | |||
Erik McCue (born 18 January 2001) is a Swedish-American professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Örebro.
Club career
Youth
McCue spent time in the youth setups for F.C. Bangkok and
Houston Dynamo
On 30 October 2018 the Dynamo signed McCue to a
In his first season as a professional, he made 3 appearances, all with RGVFC, and spent time training with both the Dynamo first team and the Toros.2020 saw McCue return to Rio Grande Valley on loan, making 4 appearances in a shortened season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]
Charleston Battery (loan)
On 24 February 2021 McCue joined USL Championship club Charleston Battery on a season-long loan.[6] He made his Battery debut on May 14, coming on as a substitute in a 3–0 loss to Charlotte Independence.[7] McCue scored his first career goal on May 23 in a 2–2 draw against New York Red Bulls II.[7] He ended the season with 15 appearances, 1 goal, and 1 assist as Charleston finished 6th in the Atlantic Division, missing out on the playoffs.[7][8]
Following the 2021 season, McCue's contract option was declined by Houston.[9]
AB Argir
On 18 February 2022, McCue signed with Betrideildin side AB Argir. He made 23 league appearances for the club.
El Paso Locomotive
On 9 November 2022, it was announced that McCue had signed for USL Championship club El Paso Locomotive ahead of their 2023 season.[10] McCue was named the fan's choice for Defensive Player of the Year, leading Locomotive in clearances and blocks. On 1 November 2023, it was announced that McCue would not be returning for the 2024 season.[11]
Örebro
On 21 December 2023, McCue signed with Örebro in Swedish Superettan.[12]
Personal life
McCue was born in
McCue is eligible to play for both
Career Statistics
| Club | Season | League | National Cup [a] | Playoffs | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| RIo Grande Valley FC (loan) | 2019 | USL Championship | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | |||
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | |||||
| RGVFC Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
| Charleston Battery (loan) | 2021 | USL Championship | 15 | 1 | — | — | — | 15 | 1 | |||
| AB | 2022 | Faroe Islands Premier League | 23 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 25 | 1 | ||
| El Paso Locomotive FC | 2023 | USL Championship | 28 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 29 | 1 | ||
| Career Total | 73 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 3 | ||
- ^ Includes Faroe Islands Cup and U.S. Open Cup
References
- ^ a b c "Dynamo sign defender Erik McCue to Homegrown Player contract". houstondynamo.com. Houston Dynamo. October 30, 2018. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
- ^ "Erik McCue". houstondynamo.com. Houston Dynamo. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
- ^ "Dynamo Academy alumni thriving as professionals". houstondynamo.com. Houston Dynamo. April 5, 2019. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
- ^ Gomez, Laura M.; USA, Pro Soccer (July 12, 2019). "Erik McCue set to represent the Houston Dynamo in the Homegrown game". prosoccerusa.com. Pro Soccer USA. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- ^ "Erik McCue 2020 Match Logs". FBref.com. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
- ^ "BATTERY ADD DEFENDER ERIK MCCUE ON SEASON-LONG LOAN". Charleston Battery. February 24, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Erik McCue 2021 Match Logs". FBref.com. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
- ^ "USL Championship Stats". FBref.com. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
- ^ "Houston Dynamo FC exercise 2022 contract options on seven players". Houston Dynamo FC. November 30, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ "El Paso Locomotive Signs Erik McCue from AB Argir". El Paso Locomotive FC. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
- ^ Huichapa, Alberto. "El Paso Locomotive FC's Erik McCue and Marc Navarro Depart Ahead of 2024 Season". EPLocomotiveFC.com. El Paso Locomotive. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ "VÄLKOMMEN ERIK MCCUE!" [WELCOME ERIK MCCUE!] (in Swedish). Örebro. 21 December 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Erik McCue at Major League Soccer
- ^ Erik McCue at Soccerway
- ^ "Erik McCue". fbref.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved April 6, 2019.