Burke Fahling
Personal information
Full name Burke Fahling
Date of birth (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997
Place of birth Tupelo, Mississippi, United States
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Number 16
Youth career
Crossfire Premier
0000–2016 Seattle Sounders FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Memphis Tigers 33 (2)
2018–2020 Seattle Redhawks 20 (1)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018 OSA Seattle 2 (0)
2021–2022 Charleston Battery 27 (2)
2022 → FC Tucson (loan) 27 (0)
2023– Pittsburgh Riverhounds 14 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2023

Burke Fahling (born August 3, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Pittsburgh Riverhounds.

Career

Youth

Fahling spent time in the academy setup of USSDA sides Crossfire Premier[1] and Seattle Sounders FC.[2]

College and amateur

In 2016, Fahling went to play college soccer at the University of Memphis. Over two seasons with the Tigers, Fahling made 33 appearances, scoring 2 goals and tallying 7 assists, also been a two time AAC Weekly Honor Roll recipient.[1] In 2018, Fahling returned to Washington, transferring to Seattle University, where he managed one season in three years, missing 2018 due to injury and the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fahling made 20 appearances for the Redhawks, scoring a single goal and tallying 5 assists.[3]

In 2018, Fahling also appeared for NPSL side OSA Seattle, making 2 appearances.[4]

Professional

On February 26, 2021, Fahling signed with USL Championship side Charleston Battery following a successful trial.[5] He made his professional debut on May 7, 2021, appearing as a 60th-minute substitute during a 1–1 draw with New York Red Bulls II.[6]

On March 31, 2022, Fahling joined USL League One club FC Tucson on loan.[7]

Following the 2022 season, Fahling was released by Charleston.[8] He subsequently joined USL Championship side Pittsburgh Riverhounds for their 2023 season.[9] He assisted Illal Osumanu's goal that allowed the Riverhounds to defeat San Diego Loyal SC, 2-1.[10]

References

  1. 1 2 "Burke Fahling - 2017 - Men's Soccer". University of Memphis Athletics.
  2. ↑ "Seattle Sounders FC". soun.ussoccerda.com.
  3. ↑ "Burke Fahling - 2019 - Men's Soccer". Seattle University.
  4. ↑ "National Premier Soccer League". npsl.bonzidev.com.
  5. ↑ Staff, Charleston Battery (February 26, 2021). "Burke Fahling Set to Join Charleston as Third Offseason Addition". Charleston Battery | South Carolina's Premier Pro Soccer Club.
  6. ↑ "New York Red Bulls II vs. Charleston Battery - May 7, 2021 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
  7. ↑ "Burke Fahling Joins FC Tucson on Loan".
  8. ↑ "Battery announce initial returning players for 2023".
  9. ↑ "Hounds add midfielder Burke Fahling for 2023".
  10. ↑ Campbell, Dominic (2023-06-25). "Riverhounds Score Twice in 2nd Half to Defeat San Diego 2-1". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved 2023-07-15.


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