October 5, 2018 USL Toronto FC II--Toronto FC II vs Louisville City FC game review George Davis IV milestone (from uslsoccer.com)
Bicentennial Man: Davis IV Reaches Memorable Milestone By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com, 10/06/18, 9:41AM EDT Became first to 200 regular-season appearances in USL’s modern era in LouCity win vs. Toronto TORONTO – There was nothing ever promised to George Davis IV. After completing his senior season at the University of Kentucky in 2009, it took another year of playing in the Premier Development League before he got the chance to move up to the professional ranks with the Dayton Dutch Lions as the club made the same move in the first season of the USL’s modern era. Since that moment, however, the 31-year-old Ohio native has been one of the league’s fixtures year-in and year-out, and on Friday night he became the first player to make 200 regular-season appearances in the league’s modern era as Louisville City FC claimed a 3-1 victory against Toronto FC II at Lamport Stadium. Coming two months after he notched his 50th regular-season goal in the league, at the time the fourth player to reach that milestone, it’s certainly been a memorable season already for the veteran attacking midfielder, one that Davis himself couldn’t have envisioned when he made his professional debut in 2011. “Honestly, not really man,” said Davis. “Obviously, you put your head down, and I’ve always been a guy that kind of just puts my head down and drives on and not take moments for granted but take them as they are. When you have a chance to hit these accomplishments and sit back and take a look from the outside to see what you’ve accomplished and what you’ve done, it’s a proud moment. “But, at the same time, there’s a lot to play for this year and I don’t want to rest on my laurels. I want to continue to try to achieve more and win more trophies and that’s the most important thing for me.” That Davis accomplished the feat in Louisville’s colors also meant something for the former UK standout. Having lifted the USL Cup a season ago for the first time to add to the individual accolades he has achieved during his career, the veteran has been proud to have been part of the club’s rise. “It means a lot,” said Davis. “Louisville City has been a growing club since I’ve been here and has been a top club, we’ve done nothing but win games and strive to be the best in the league and it’s an honor to wear this shirt. I look forward to what’s ahead and I’m happy I can be a part of this organization.”
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