Ben Fitzpatrick

For the Alabama politician, see Benjamin Fitzpatrick.

Benjamin Fitzpatrick (born December 15, 1994) is an American soccer coach and retired player who played as a midfielder. He appeared for FC London, Michigan Bucks, and Cleveland SC at the semi-professional level and played professionally with Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.

Ben Fitzpatrick

Personal information
Full name	Benjamin Fitzpatrick
Date of birth	(1994-12-15) December 15, 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth	Hilliard, Ohio, United States
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s)	Midfielder
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2013–2015	Urbana Blue Knights	50	(13)
2016	Ohio State Buckeyes	18	(2)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2015	FC London	11	(2)
2016	Michigan Bucks	14	(9)
2017–2018	Pittsburgh Riverhounds	12	(1)
2019	Cleveland SC	1	(1)
Total		38	(13)
Managerial career
2019–2020	Northwestern Ohio Racers (assistant)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

College and amateur

Fitzpatrick started his college career at Urbana University, where he studied sports management and earned numerous accolades.^[1] He then transferred to Ohio State University and spent a season with the Buckeyes' soccer team.^[2]

Michigan Bucks

Before transferring to Ohio State, Fitzpatrick played for the Michigan Bucks in the Premier Development League and starred as the Bucks claimed the 2016 title.^[3]

Club career

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

After leaving Ohio State, Fitzpatrick joined United Soccer League side Pittsburgh Riverhounds.^[4][5] He made his senior debut against Charlotte Independence, playing 90 minutes in a 1–1 draw.^[6]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition^[7]

Club	Season	League			Playoffs[a]		Cup		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Michigan Bucks	2016[3]	PDL	14	9	4	1	1	0	–		19	10
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC	2017	USL	9	0	–		1	0	–		10	0
	2018		3	1	0	0	0	0	–		3	1
	Total		12	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	13	1
Cleveland SC	2019[8]	NPSL	1	1	0	0	–		–		1	1
Career total			27	11	4	1	2	0	0	0	33	12

1. All appearances in the PDL Playoffs