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Gatorade 2024 - 2025: Player of the Year

Boys Soccer - Ohio

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BOYS SOCCER

Marty McLaughlin

Midfielder
ST. IGNATIUS HS
CLEVELAND, OHIO
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-0
Press Release

Peak Performance

12

Goals

10

Assists

14

Clean Sheets
“Marty is the kind of player who elevates everyone around him. While many can shine individually, he thrives at the heart of the game, seamlessly transitioning from defense to attack. His ability to control the midfield and drive the team forward is what sets him apart.”
Bob Dougherty
Head Coach - Bay Village High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-0, 160-pound senior holding midfielder led the Wildcats to a 16-4-2 record and a third straight Division I state championship this past season. McLaughlin scored 12 goals and passed for 10 assists, anchoring a back line that posted 14 clean sheets on the year. Also Ohio’s Mr. Soccer honoree, he was a 2024 United Soccer Coaches All-American selection.

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Academic Achievement

McLaughlin has maintained a weighted 4.04 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play soccer at Ohio State University this fall.

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Exemplary Character

McLaughlin has volunteered locally with the West Side Catholic Center, an organization that provides food, clothing, shelter and support to those in need.  He has also donated his time as a youth soccer coach.