Carson Talboys

Carson Michael Talboys (born February 20, 1999) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for Charlotte Independence in the USL League One.

Carson Talboys

Personal information
Full name	Carson Michael Talboys
Date of birth	(1999-02-20) February 20, 1999 (age 26)
Place of birth	Buffalo, New York, United States
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[1]
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Charlotte Independence
Number	15
Youth career
2016–2017	Carolina Rapids
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2020	Catawba Indians
2021	Wilmington Wildcats	21	(6)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020	Charlotte Eagles	0	(0)
2022	North Carolina Fusion U23	0	(0)
2022–	Charlotte Independence	26	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of October 14, 2023

Career

Youth, College & Amateur

Talboys was a two-year letter-winner at Lake Norman Charter School, and also played for the Carolina Rapids USSDA side instead of high school soccer as a junior and senior.^[2]

In 2017, Talboys attended Catawba College to play college soccer. In four years with the Indians, Talboys played in 50 games, scoring three goals and tallying a single assist. He captained the team during their 2020–21 season.^[2] Talboys transferred to Wilmington University in 2021, going on to make 21 appearances and scoring six goals.^[2] In his single season with the Wildcats, Talboys was named Third Team CoSIDA Academic All-American, Second Team United Soccer Coaches All-East Region, First Team D2CCA All-East Region, CACC Defensive Player of the Year, and First Team All-CACC.^[3]

While at college, Talboys also played in the USL League Two. He was named as part of the Charlotte Eagles roster for their 2020 season,^[4] but never appeared for the team after the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2022, Talboys played with North Carolina Fusion U23 in a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup fixture against South Carolina United.^[5]

Professional

On April 7, 2022, Talboys signed his first professional contract, joining USL League One club Charlotte Independence.^[6] He made his professional debut the following day, starting in a 3–3 draw with Central Valley Fuego.^[7]