Ian Murphy (soccer)

Ian Murphy (born January 16, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids.

Ian Murphy

Murphy with FC Cincinnati in 2023
Personal information
Full name	Ian Murphy[1]
Date of birth	(2000-01-16) January 16, 2000 (age 25)
Place of birth	Redlands, California, U.S.
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Colorado Rapids
Number	19
Youth career
0000–2018	FC Golden State
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–2021	Duke Blue Devils	69	(3)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022–2024	FC Cincinnati	80	(1)
2022–2023	FC Cincinnati 2	5	(0)
2025–	Colorado Rapids	14	(0)
International career
2014	United States U14
2015	United States U15
2016	United States U17
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22:36, July 28, 2025 (UTC)

Club career

Youth

Murphy played club soccer as part of the FC Golden State academy, helping the team to the finals of the Dallas Cup in 2014–15, and a first-place finish in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in 2016–17.^[2]

College

In 2018, Murphy attended Duke University to play college soccer. During his time at Duke, Murphy made 69 appearances for the Blue Devils, scoring three goals and tallying seven assists. He was named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll on three consecutive occasions, was Duke's Defender of the Year in 2021, and was Third Team All-South Region in his senior season.^[2]

Professional

On January 11, 2022, Murphy was selected 14th overall in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft by FC Cincinnati.^[3] He officially signed with the Major League Soccer club on February 23, 2022.^[4] He made his professional debut on March 5, 2022, appearing as a 75th-minute substitute during a 0–1 loss to D.C. United.^[5] On December 9, 2024, Murphy was traded to Colorado Rapids alongside Chidozie Awaziem in exchange for $1 million in General Allocation Money.^[6]

International career

In January 2024 he was selected for the senior United States squad for a match against Slovenia.^[7]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played July 26, 2025^[8]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
FC Cincinnati	2022	MLS	26	1	2	0	—		3[a]	0	31	1
	2023	MLS	23	0	5	0	—		7[b]	0	35	0
	2024	MLS	31	0	—		4[c]	0	4[d]	0	39	0
	Total		80	1	7	0	4	0	14	0	105	1
FC Cincinnati 2 (loan)	2022	MLS Next Pro	4	0	—		—		—		4	0
	2023	MLSNP	1	0	—		—		—		1	0
	Total		5	0	—		—		—		5	0
Colorado Rapids	2025	MLS	14	0	—		2[c]	0	—		16	0
Career total			99	1	7	0	6	0	14	0	126	1

1. One appearance in Leagues Cup Showcase, two appearances in MLS Cup Playoffs
2. Three appearances in Leagues Cup, four appearances in MLS Cup Playoffs
3. Appearances in CONCACAF Champions Cup
4. Appearances in Leagues Cup

Honors

FC Cincinnati

• Supporters' Shield: 2023