Defender | #2
Josh O’Brien | #2
Position: DF
Height: 6’3”
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DOB: 02/07/2003
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
Acquired: 02/01/2024
Previous club: Hamilton Academical FC (Scotland)
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Indy Eleven has announced Scottish League-One defender Josh O’Brien joins the Boys in Blue ahead of the 2024 season.
Prior to his arrival in the Circle City, the 20-year-old played 10 matches with Hamilton Academical FC across League One and Scottish FA Cup matches after being acquired in August 2023.
O’Brien signed his first professional contract in August 2021 at 18 years old with English-side Watford F.C. opening training with the U18 squad before getting called up to the U23s. In July 2022, the defender was transferred to Salford City’s (England) U21 team, before spending time with Telford United (England) on loan.
O’Brien makes his return to the States after stops with Sounders FC Academy and MLS Next program De Anza Force Soccer Club (California). During his youth days, he was twice named to Washington State’s Best XI and won a Generation Adidas Cup championship. In 2018, he started 15 matches with the Sounders, scoring six goals.
Originally committed to play at the University of Washington, O’Brien instead went the professional route. From a soccer family, O’Brien’s oldest brother Aran played at Santa Clara, Ethan made a National Championship appearance with Notre Dame, Nicholas is currently playing at Washington and Jake plays for De Anza Force.
