Laurence Wyke
Club: Nashville SC
College: Trinity University, Furman University
Major: Communication Studies
Accolades: 3.6 GPA, First Team All-SoCon, United Soccer Coaches All-South Region Second Team, Two-time All-Southern Conference selection
USL Championship finalist (2021)
Southern Conference Player of the Year (2017)
Laurence's journey encompasses the breadth of soccer experiences, from the revered Manchester United academy to the American collegiate landscape. After embarking on a transatlantic move to study and play soccer at Trinity University, he further honed his skills at Furman University.
Graduating with a Communication Studies Degree, Laurence's unwavering commitment to the sport led him to secure a coveted 1st team contract with Atlanta United, a testament to his exceptional abilities.In 2021, a new chapter unfolded as Laurence signed with the Tampa Bay Rowdies, marking a pivotal moment in his professional career. Displaying his remarkable versatility, Laurence not only secured a place in the starting lineup for 30 matches but also played an instrumental role in propelling the Rowdies to the USL Championship title match in his debut season with the club.
His journey, marked by determination and success, underscores the profound impact of a comprehensive soccer pathway that spans continents, institutions, and levels of play.