| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lyam Khonick MacKinnon Diouf | ||
| Date of birth | 25 September 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Lausanne, Switzerland | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Greenville Triumph | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2019 | Lausanne-Sport | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2022 | Villanova Wildcats | 56 | (17) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021 | Reading United | 4 | (1) |
| 2022 | West Chester United | 1 | (0) |
| 2023– | Greenville Triumph | 36 | (13) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:14, 19 May 2024 (UTC) | |||
Lyam Khonick MacKinnon Diouf (born 25 September 1999) is a Swiss professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for Greenville Triumph in the USL League One.
Career[edit]
Early career[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Lyam MacKinnon - Men's Soccer". Villanova University.
- ^ "Villanova men's soccer announces 2 additions to recruiting class".
- ^ "Ricca, MacKinnon, Saunders Honored by Philly Soccer Six". Villanova University.
- ^ Andy, Brewtown (August 3, 2022). "Unscientific Predictions: 2022 Big East Men's Soccer Preseason Awards". Anonymous Eagle.
- ^ Lineaweaver, Ryan (May 13, 2021). "Five From Philadelphia Ink With Reading United". Reading United AC.
- ^ "Reading United AC | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "West Chester United SC | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "MLS SuperDraft 2023 eligible players | MLSSoccer.com". mlssoccer.
- ^ SC, Nashville. "Nashville SC Selects Six Players in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft, presented by adidas". Nashville SC.
- ^ Weekly, Berks (December 22, 2022). "Four United alums taken in 2023 MLS SuperDraft".
- ^ "Four former Reading United players selected in the MLS SuperDraft". Yahoo News.
- ^ "MacKinnon Selected by Nashville SC in MLS SuperDraft". Villanova University.
- ^ Hewitt, Owen. "Lyam MacKinnon Drafted in Third Round by Nashville SC".
- ^ "Four former Reading United players selected in the MLS SuperDraft". December 22, 2022.
- ^ "Triumph SC Adds Former All Big-East Player to Attack".
- ^ "Benediktsson, MacKinnon Land Professional Contracts". Villanova University.
- ^ "Match Center | USLLeagueOne.com". www.uslleagueone.com.
- ^ "Triumph player makes history in Greenville's win on Wednesday". WYFF4.com. 21 June 2023.
External links[edit]
- Lyam MacKinnon at Soccerway