Will Packwood

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Will Packwood
Packwood with Birmingham City in 2012 pre-season
Personal information
Full name William James Packwood[1]
Date of birth (1993-05-21) May 21, 1993 (age 30)[2]
Place of birth Concord, Massachusetts, United States
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Position(s)
defensive midfielder
Youth career
2007–2011 Birmingham City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2015 Birmingham City 18 (0)
2013 → Bristol Rovers (loan) 8 (0)
2014 → Colchester United (loan) 1 (0)
2015 → Cheltenham Town (loan) 5 (1)
Total 32 (1)
International career
2009 United States U17 3 (0)
2011 United States U18 5 (0)
2010–2013 United States U20 9 (0)
2014–2015 United States U23 9 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William James Packwood (born May 21, 1993) is an American former professional

defensive midfielder
.

Packwood joined the youth academy at English club

League One club Colchester United and League Two Cheltenham Town
, both of which ended early due to injury. He was not offered a new deal at the end of that season, and his contract was terminated early to allow him to return to the United States.

Packwood represented the United States in international soccer at levels up to under-23.

Early life

Packwood was born in Concord, Massachusetts, to an English father and an American mother.[3] He attended the Nashoba Brooks School[4] and the Fenn School[5] prior to moving to England in August 2007, where he attended Bromsgrove School.[6]

Club career

Packwood joined Birmingham City's youth academy in August 2007, at age 14 years. He progressed through the academy teams, playing for the U18s and Reserves while still a schoolboy, and eventually captaining the U18s in the 2010–11 season. In July 2011, Packwood signed his first professional contract, a two-year contract expiring in July 2013.[7]

In the absence through injury of

Leeds United on January 5, 2013. He underwent two surgical procedures in the days after the injury, and his recovery time was estimated at between nine and twelve months.[10] Despite his injury, Packwood's contract was extended for a further year, until the summer of 2014.[11]

Packwood returned to competitive action after less than eight months out, playing the first half of Birmingham's

Paul Robinson and Dan Burn nearing possible suspensions, Packwood was recalled on December 11.[16]

He returned to Birmingham's first team on January 25, winning the man-of-the-match award in a 2–1 home loss against

Football League Young Player of the Month for February 2014.[18]

Packwood signed a new one-year contract with the option of a further year, on June 26, 2014.

Milton Keynes Dons, and was sent off for bringing down Benik Afobe to concede a penalty, which was converted for the fifth goal of a 6–0 defeat. A groin injury sustained while committing the foul meant the loan spell was cut short.[21]

With several defenders ahead of him in the pecking order, Packwood joined League Two club Cheltenham Town on March 11 on loan until the end of the season.[22] Birmingham manager Gary Rowett intended the loan spell as an opportunity for the player to earn a new contract.[23] Packwood impressed on debut in a 1–1 draw away to Newport County,[24] and was the Gloucestershire Echo's star man for the next match, a 2–2 draw at Portsmouth, showing "maturity beyond his years and a terrific defensive display capped with a first senior goal":[25] he found space in the penalty area to score with a glancing header from Matt Richards' free kick.[26] He made five appearances before a pulled hamstring ruled him out for the remainder of the season.[27]

Birmingham chose not to take up their option to extend Packwood's contract for another year, and confirmed that he would be released when it expired.[28] The contract was terminated in early May, to allow him to return to the United States to trial with the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer.[29] It was later announced on May 18, 2015, that the Revolution would not sign Packwood, after he trained for two weeks with the club.[30]

International career

In 2009, Packwood was a member of the

Milk Cup in Northern Ireland in July 2011.[35]

Packwood received his first call up to the senior squad for a March 5, 2014, friendly against Ukraine,[36] but he and Birmingham teammate Jonathan Spector remained unused substitutes as the United States lost 2–0.[37] He played for the United States under-23 team in a friendly against the Bahamas senior squad in August 2014,[38] and twice more in the following March, against the Bosnia and Herzegovina and Denmark under-21 teams, as part of their buildup to the 2016 Olympics.[39][40]

Post-retirement

Following his retirement from soccer, Packwood attended Boston College. Since 2021 he has worked for private equity firm Hellman & Friedman, having previously worked as an Investment Banking Analyst for Goldman Sachs.[41]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup
League Cup
 Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Birmingham City
 2012–13[42]
Championship
 5 0 1 0 1 0 — 7 0
2013–14[43] Championship 12 0 1 0 0 0 — 13 0
2014–15[44] Championship 1 0 0 0 0 0 — 1 0
Total 18 0 2 0 1 0 — 21 0
Bristol Rovers (loan) 2013–14[43]
League Two
 8 0 — — — 8 0
Colchester United (loan) 2014–15[44]
League One
 1 0 0 0 — — 1 0
Cheltenham Town (loan) 2014–15[44] League Two 5 1 — — — 5 1
Career total 32 1 2 0 1 0 — 35 1

References

  1. ^ "Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. May 2013. p. 4. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  2. ^ "Player Profile: Will Packwood". Birmingham City F.C. Retrieved August 15, 2012.
  3. ^ "Meet Will Packwood: One Midfielder's Journey from Boston to Birmingham to Bradenton to Nigeria". U.S. Soccer. October 28, 2009. Archived from the original on October 11, 2012. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
  4. ^ "Alum news". Nashoba Brooks Bulletin (PDF). Nashoba Brooks School. Fall–Winter 2010. p. 33. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
  5. ^ "Fenn Alum Makes World Cup Soccer Squad". The Fenn School. October 20, 2009. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
  6. ^ "Bromsgrove School registers its best ever GCSE results". Bromsgrove School. 2009. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
  7. ^ "Duo's contract delight". Birmingham City F.C. July 7, 2011. Archived from the original on July 10, 2011.
  8. ^ Tattum, Colin (August 15, 2012). "Birmingham City 5 Barnet 1". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  9. ^ "Birmingham 1–1 Charlton". BBC Sport. August 18, 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2012.
  10. ^ "American defender Packwood breaks leg in FA Cup". Associated Press. January 5, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
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    Tattum, Colin (January 9, 2013). "Picture gallery: Will Packwood's thanks to fans from hospital bed". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
  11. ^ Walker, Andy (May 10, 2013). "Packwood pens extension". Birmingham City F.C. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  12. ^ Walker, Andy (August 26, 2013). "Barnsley U21s 4 Blues U21s". Birmingham City F.C. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
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  14. ^ "Will Packwood ready to step up for Bristol Rovers". Bristol Post. October 22, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
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  19. ^ "Will Packwood signs new one-year deal". BBC Sport. June 26, 2014. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  20. ^ Hudson, Matt (November 24, 2014). "U's Flash: Will signs". Colchester United F.C. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
  21. ^ Alexander, Jeremy (November 30, 2014). "MK Dons prove masters of the game and worthy of study against Colchester". The Guardian. London. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
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  22. ^ "Official: Packwood loaned to Cheltenham Town". Birmingham City F.C. March 11, 2015. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  23. ^ Dick, Brian (March 17, 2015). "Birmingham City duo have a good chance of staying long-term, says Gary Rowett". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  24. ^ "Cheltenham Town loan signing Will Packwood ready to grab chance". Gloucestershire Echo. March 15, 2015. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  25. ^ Young, James (March 17, 2015). "Cheltenham Town claim point with encouraging performance at Portsmouth but slip into relegation zone". Gloucestershire Echo. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
  26. ^ Allen, Neil (March 18, 2015). "Pompey 2 Cheltenham Town 2". The News. Portsmouth. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
  27. ^ Young, James (April 6, 2015). "Home truths from Gary Johnson in the Cheltenham Town dressing room after latest defeat". Gloucestershire Echo. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
  28. ^ Tattum, Colin (May 5, 2015). "Blues announce squad departures". Birmingham City F.C. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  29. ^ "Will Packwood to make MLS switch". Birmingham City F.C. May 6, 2015. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  30. ^ Macomber, Seth (March 18, 2015). "Revolution Transfers 2015: Revs Won't Sign Will Packwood". Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  31. ^ Sciaretta, Brian (October 20, 2009). "US names roster for U17 World Cup". Yanks Abroad. Archived from the original on October 17, 2013. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
  32. ^ "U.S. U-20 MNT Takes Win Against Vancouver Whitecaps". U.S. Soccer. March 29, 2010. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
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  34. ^ "U.S. U-20 MNT Loses 2–1 to Canada in International Friendly at 2012 Marbella Cup". U.S. Soccer. October 10, 2012. Retrieved October 17, 2012.
    "U.S. U-20 MNT Blanks Scotland Under-21 MNT 2–0 in International-Friendly". U.S. Soccer. October 12, 2012. Retrieved October 17, 2012.
    "U.S. U-20 MNT Holds Off Azerbaijan for 3–2 Win at 2012 Marbella Cup". U.S. Soccer. October 16, 2012. Retrieved October 17, 2012.
  35. ^ "U.S. U-18 MNT Roster Set for Northern Ireland Milk Cup". U.S. Soccer. July 13, 2011. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
  36. ^ "Klinsmann Calls in 24 Players for Training Camp in Preparation for March 5 Match Against Ukraine in Cyprus". U.S. Soccer. February 27, 2014. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  37. ^ "U.S. Men's National Team Falls 2–0 to Ukraine in Cyprus". U.S. Soccer. March 5, 2014. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
  38. ^ "U.S. U-23s Post 5–1 Victory Against Bahamas First Team". U.S. Soccer. August 6, 2014. Retrieved April 4, 2015.
  39. ^ "U.S. U-23 MNT Opens Up 2015 with 5–2 Win Over Bosnia U-21s". U.S. Soccer. March 27, 2015. Retrieved April 4, 2015.
  40. ^ "U.S. U-23 MNT Falls to Denmark 1–0 to Wrap Up European Camp". U.S. Soccer. April 1, 2014. Retrieved April 4, 2015.
  41. ^ "Will Packwood". hf.com. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  42. ^ "Games played by Will Packwood in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  43. ^ a b "Games played by Will Packwood in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
  44. ^ a b c "Games played by Will Packwood in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved May 3, 2015.

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