Tennant McVea
Encyclopedia
James Tennant McVea is a Northern Irish footballer, currently playing for FC Lahti
of the Finnish Premier Division.
at Loyola University Maryland.
. He finished his college career having played 83 games for the Greyhounds, with 6 goals and 2 assists to his name.
in the Veikkausliiga
. He made his professional debut on April 17, 2010 in the team's 2010 season opener against FF Jaro
.
FC Lahti
FC Lahti is a Finnish football club, based in the town of Lahti. It currently plays in the Finnish First Division after placing last in Finnish Premier League during season 2010...
of the Finnish Premier Division.
Early career in Northern Ireland
McVea played youth football for Dungoyne Boys before moving to Ards in 2004 where he made 23 appearances for the senior team. While at Ards he made multiple international appearances for Northern Ireland at U17, U18 and U19 levels. McVea attended Regent House Grammar School before moving to the United States to attend and play college soccerCollege soccer
College soccer is a term used to describe association football played by teams who are operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes...
at Loyola University Maryland.
College
McVea played four years at Loyola; in his freshman season he was named to the MAAC All-Rookie, and MAAC Second Team squad. His sophomore year he was named the MAAC Defensive Player of the Year, and earned spots on the league First Team, and the NSCAA/adidas All-North Atlantic Regional first team. In his Junior year he was again named MAAC Defensive Player of the Year, MAAC First Team and the NSCAA/ adidas All North Atlantic Region first team but was also awarded NSCAA/ adidas 1st Team All American honors and was named to the MAC Hermann Trophy watch list. As a senior McVea was again on the MAC Hermann Trophy watch list and was named MAAC Defensive Player of the Year for a third straight year making him the first player to receive the accolade in 3 consecutive seasons. He was also a MAAC First Team selection, NSCAA/ adidas All North Atlantic Region first team selection, and was nominated for the prestigious Lowe's Senior CLASS AwardLowe's Senior CLASS Award
The Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award is an annual college athletic award in the NCAA Division I. Qualified competitors must be seniors who have remained within their NCAA Division I college for a four-year commitment and achieved excellence in one of nine sports.....
. He finished his college career having played 83 games for the Greyhounds, with 6 goals and 2 assists to his name.
Professional
McVea turned professional in 2010 when he signed to play for FC LahtiFC Lahti
FC Lahti is a Finnish football club, based in the town of Lahti. It currently plays in the Finnish First Division after placing last in Finnish Premier League during season 2010...
in the Veikkausliiga
Veikkausliiga
Veikkausliiga is the premier division of Finnish football, comprising the top 12 clubs of the country. Veikkausliiga is currently ranked as the 28th best league in Europe. Its main sponsor is the Finnish national betting agency Veikkaus, hence the league's name...
. He made his professional debut on April 17, 2010 in the team's 2010 season opener against FF Jaro
FF Jaro
FF Jaro is a Finnish football club, based in the bilingual town of Jakobstad. It currently plays in the Finnish Premier League Veikkausliiga...
.