Columbus-born Philip Quinton elevated from MLS Next Pro Crew 2 to First Team in 2023

Philip Quinton
Philip Quinton Crew Defender B 3 2 2023 Week 2 DC United Preview.mp3

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YOUTH CAREER

Born in Columbus, Ohio, Quinton grew up in Portland, Oregon, attending Grant High School. At high school, Quinton was team captain of the team along with co-captain, Eli Roberts as they went on to be state semifinalists, earning First-Team All-Conference and Second-Team All-State accolades in his senior year, as well been named a letterwinner. Whilst at high school, Quinton also played club soccer at the FC Portland academy, helping the club to be State Cup champions in 2013, State Cup finalists in 2012 and 2014 and State Cup semifinalists in both 2016 and 2017.

COLLEGE CAREER

In 2018, Quinton committed to playing college soccer at the University of Notre Dame, choosing Notre Dame over Dartmouth College. In four seasons with the Fighting Irish, Quinton made 58 appearances, scoring two goals and adding two assists. During his college career, he was a four-time ACC Honor Roll, CoSIDA Second Team Academic All-American, 2021 ACC All-Tournament Team, and 2021 All-ACC Third Team.

While at college, Quinton made a single appearance for Portland Timbers U23s during their 2021 season in the USL League Two.

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