Curtis Thorn

Curtis Thorn (born 2 September 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for The Miami FC in USL Championship.

Curtis Thorn

Personal information
Date of birth	(1995-09-02) 2 September 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth	Bordon, England
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Miami FC
Number	23
Youth career
2007–2009	Fulham
2013–2015	Havant & Waterlooville
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–2019	Nova Southeastern Sharks	33	(4)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016–2017	Alton	19	(8)
2017–2018	Team Solent	59	(3)
2018	New Orleans Jesters	9	(0)
2019	Tormenta FC 2	13	(0)
2020–2022	South Georgia Tormenta	43	(2)
2023–	Miami FC	17	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 19, 2023

Career

Youth, college and amateur

Thorn was part of the Fulham academy for three years.^[1] He later went on to play for Wessex League sides Alton^[2] and Team Solent.^[3]

Thorn moved to the United States in 2018, and played two years of college soccer at Nova Southeastern University between 2018 and 2019, making a total of 33 appearances, scoring four goals and tallying assists. He was named to the Fall SSC Commissioner's Honor Roll in both seasons with the Sharks, received All-South Region honors from the D2CCA and United Soccer Coaches and was the team MVP in 2019.^[4]

While at college, Thorn appeared for NPSL side New Orleans Jesters in 2018,^[5][6] where he was named MVP.^[7] In 2019 he played for USL League Two side South Georgia Tormenta FC 2 helping them to the Deep South Division title and the clubs first Southern Conference title.^[8][7]

Professional

On 27 August 2020, Thorn signed with USL League One side South Georgia Tormenta.^[9] He made his professional debut on 11 September 2020, starting in a 2–2 draw with Union Omaha.^[10]

On 23 December 2022, Thorn signed a multi-year contract with USL Championship side Miami FC.^[11]