Andy Dorman facts for kids
Dorman playing for St Mirren
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 May 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Chester, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000–2003 | Boston University Terriers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2007 | New England Revolution | 112 | (17) |
| 2008–2010 | St Mirren | 88 | (19) |
| 2010–2012 | Crystal Palace | 21 | (1) |
| 2011–2012 | → Bristol Rovers (loan) | 25 | (2) |
| 2013–2015 | New England Revolution | 46 | (1) |
| 2016–2018 | FC Boston | 22 | (2) |
| Total | 314 | (42) | |
| International career | |||
| 2010–2011 | Wales | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Andrew Dorman (born May 1, 1982) is a former professional footballer, also known as a soccer player. He played as a midfielder for several teams, including New England Revolution, Crystal Palace, and St Mirren. Even though he was born in England, he grew up in Wales and played for the Wales national team.
Andy Dorman played soccer professionally in the United States, Scotland, and England. He started his journey in college soccer before moving on to play for major clubs.
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College Soccer Journey
Dorman moved to the United States to study at Boston University. While there, he was a star player for the university's college soccer team. His skills on the field made him stand out.
Club Career Highlights
Playing for New England Revolution
After finishing college, Andy Dorman was chosen by the New England Revolution in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft. He joined the team on April 13, 2004. Dorman made his first appearance for New England on April 17, 2004. In his first year, he scored two goals and had one assist in limited playing time. His first goal for the Revolution came on August 11, 2004, in a 3-0 win. He also helped his team in the 2004 MLS Cup Playoffs.
In 2005, Dorman played in 30 games and was a substitute in the MLS Cup final. The 2006 season was a big year for Dorman. He played in all 32 games, scoring six goals and making ten assists. He was recognized as one of the best attacking midfielders in MLS. Fans even named him "Man of the Year" for his hard work.
In 2007, Dorman scored a career-high seven goals and had two assists. He played his 100th MLS game on August 2. On October 3, Dorman helped the Revolution win their first-ever championship, the 2007 U.S. Open Cup. After this successful period, Dorman wanted to stay with New England, but a new contract could not be agreed upon.
Time with St Mirren
Dorman then moved to Scotland and signed with St Mirren in the Scottish Premier League. He made his debut on January 19, 2008, helping his team win 3-1. He also scored a winning goal in a Scottish Cup game.
His strong performances in the 2008–09 season caught the eye of other teams. St Mirren decided to keep him for an extra year. Dorman was even named the Scottish Premier League Player of the Month twice. He finished that season as St Mirren's joint top scorer with 12 goals.
In the next season, Dorman faced a hamstring injury that kept him out for six weeks. However, he later scored two goals in a big 4-0 win against Celtic. He ended the season as St Mirren's top league scorer again. After two years, Dorman decided to leave St Mirren.
Joining Crystal Palace
After his contract with St Mirren ended, Dorman moved to England to play for Crystal Palace in the Championship league. He made his debut on the first day of the season in a 3-2 win. Two months later, he scored his first goal for the team. However, he struggled to get regular playing time. His contract with Crystal Palace ended on August 31, 2012.
Loan to Bristol Rovers
During his second season at Crystal Palace, Dorman mostly played for the reserve team. So, in November 2011, he went on loan to Bristol Rovers, a team in League Two. He made his debut for Bristol Rovers on November 12 in an FA Cup match. Dorman scored his first goal for the club on February 25, 2012, in a 1-0 win. He enjoyed getting more playing time and scored another goal later that season.
Returning to New England
Andy Dorman returned to the New England Revolution on November 15, 2012, playing for his former teammate, Jay Heaps, who was now the coach. In 2013, he played in 12 games and helped the Revolution reach the playoffs for the first time since 2009. He even scored a goal in the playoffs against Sporting Kansas City.
In 2014, Dorman played in 16 games despite being out with an injury for a while. He also played in three playoff games, as the Revolution made it to the MLS Cup Final. In 2015, Dorman played in 18 games and scored his first regular-season goal for the Revolution since 2007. His contract ended at the end of the 2015 season. After his playing career, he joined the coaching staff of the Boston Bolts.
International Career for Wales
Even though Andy Dorman was born in England to English parents, he grew up in Wales and felt a strong connection to the country. He played for the Welsh schools team when he was younger.
For a while, Dorman wasn't able to play for the Wales national team because of old rules. However, in October 2009, FIFA changed its rules. New rules allowed players who had lived and gone to school in a country for five years before age 16 to represent that country. This change made Dorman eligible to play for Wales.
He was called up to the Wales squad in November 2009 for a game against Scotland. He made his official debut for Wales on May 23, 2010, in a match against Croatia.
Personal Life
Andy Dorman has shared that his football idol is Michael Owen. Interestingly, both Dorman and Owen attended Hawarden High School. Another famous footballer, the late Gary Speed, also went to the same school.
Andy's brother, Richie Dorman, is also a football player. Andy Dorman holds a US green card, which means he is considered a local player for MLS teams.
Honours and Achievements
Andy Dorman achieved several honours during his career:
- New England Revolution
- U.S. Open Cup (1): 2007
- Supporter's Player of the Year: 2006
- St Mirren
- Scottish League Cup runner-up: 2009–10
- Renfrewshire Cup (2): 2008–09, 2009–10
- Scottish Premier League Player of the Month: March 2009
