Conor Donovan (born January 8, 1996) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for Sacramento Republic in the USL Championship.
Early life and career
Born on January 8, 1996, Donovan began his soccer career playing for Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh, North Carolina.
College
As a freshman, Donovan made 15 appearances for the NC State Wolfpack during the 2014 season, recording one goal and one assist.
Club career
Donovan was selected 22nd overall in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft. Donovan signed a Generation Adidas contract. He made his professional debut on June 17, 2015, in a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match against the Charleston Battery. Orlando went on to advance after winning 8–7 on penalties. On August 8, 2015, Donovan made his MLS debut against the Philadelphia Union; he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the 10th minute.
Donovan signed with the Rio Grande Valley FC Toros of the USL for 2018. On May 31, 2018, Donovan signed with RGVFC's MLS affiliate the Houston Dynamo. He started for the Dynamo in a 5-0 US Open Cup match win against NTX Reyados before being loaned back to RGVFC. On November 27, 2018, Houston declined Donovan's contract option.
Donovan returned to Rio Grande Valley for the 2019 season.
Following his release from Rio Grande Valley FC, Donovan returned to his home state and joined North Carolina FC of the USL Championship.
On January 12, 2021, Donovan moved to USL Championship side OKC Energy.
Donovan moved to Sacramento Republic on January 6, 2022, following OKC Energy's decision to go on a season-long hiatus.
International career
Donovan was called up to the United States U17 team for the 2013 CONCACAF U-17 Championship.
Donovan was called up to the United States U20 team for the 2015 CONCACAF U-20 Championship and the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Personal
His sister, Caitlin Donovan, played college soccer for the Charlotte 49ers. He is of Irish and Italian descent.