Nicky Downs

Michael Newth "Nicky" Downs (born January 8, 1996) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder.

Nicky Downs

Personal information
Full name	Michael Newth Downs
Date of birth	(1996-01-08) January 8, 1996 (age 29)
Place of birth	Lakeville, Connecticut, United States
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position	Midfielder
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2015–2018	Yale Bulldogs	65	(9)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018	Black Rock FC	12	(0)
2019–2020	Hartford Athletic	34	(0)
2021–2022	Loudoun United	64	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of October 19, 2022

Career

College and amateur

Downs spent four years playing college soccer at Yale University between 2015 and 2018, scoring 9 goals and tallying 15 assists in 65 appearances.^[1] While at Yale, he was a three-time All-Ivy selection, and was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Northeast Region third team.^[1]

Downs played for USL PDL side Black Rock FC in 2018.^[2]

Professional

In January 2019, Downs joined USL Championship side Hartford Athletic ahead of their inaugural season.^[3] He was the very first player to sign with the team and was the first Yale alumni to sign with a US based professional soccer team since Ryan Raybould signed with the Kansas city Wizards in 2005.^[4]

On April 2, 2021, Downs signed with USL Championship side Loudoun United.^[5] On July 24, 2021, Downs scored his first professional goal.^[6]