Name
Danny EarlsHeight
5' 9"Weight
161 lbsDate of Birth
4.22.1989 (35)Birthplace
Dublin, IrelandPosition
DefenderAcquired: Re-signed after being waived from Seattle Sounders FC March 30, 2011
MLS CAREER
2010
- Appeared in 18 games, 15 as a starter. Recorded five shots, two on goal, in 1,413 minutes.
NATIONAL TEAM
- Danny Earls has been capped as a member of the Republic of Ireland’s U15, U16, U18 and U19 teams.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Youth career began with the Wicklow Rovers AFC from 1996-2001.
- 2001-2004: played for St. Josephs Boys AFC.
- Spent time with the Aston Villa Reserve squad in the English Premier League from 2005-08 and was a part of the U18 league champions and the Reserve League winners in 2008. Also participated in the FA Youth Cup. Left Aston Villa in 2008 by mutual consent.
- Signed with the USL-1 Rochester Rhinos in June 2008. Appeared in 41 games and 3,057 minutes over two years, posting one goal and four assists.
- Earned the Rhinos 2008 Rookie of the Year Award; named to the USL-1 Team of the Week on three consecutive occasions (Weeks 13-15), including a Player of the Week honor for Week 15 after his brilliant effort during the Rhinos’ 2-0 victory at Montreal on July 27.
PERSONAL
- Son of Keith and Treasa Earls.
- Has three brothers and two sisters.