MADISON, Wis. - Forward Madison FC has signed John Murphy for the 2024 season, pending league and federation approval. The midfielder joined South Georgia Tormenta FC for the 2023 USL League One season, where he appeared in 28 matches, logged ten starts and recorded one assist.

"John is a player we've had our eye on for the past few seasons who fits the profile we like in our midfield players," said Madison Head Coach Matt Glaeser. "He's aggressive and strong in the tackle to help us break plays up and seal the opposition, as well as technically proficient to help us progress the ball within our style of play."

Murphy is a New York Red Bulls Academy product having risen through the ranks and earning himself an academy contract for the New York Red Bulls II in 2018 in the USL Championship. Murphy has also spent time with Loudoun United FC during the 2019 USL Championship season, appearing in four matches.

A Clemson University alumnus, Murphy spent 2018 with the powerhouse program. In the fall of 2018, he scored a goal and recorded four starts over 11 matches at Clemson.

In 2022, Murphy appeared for Red Bulls II 30 times, scoring two goals and assisting thrice. Murphy also captained Red Bulls II throughout the season. Previously, Murphy spent time with Union Omaha in its title-winning season, appearing for the League One side eight times, assisting once.

Murphy has been called up to represent the United States youth national team on the U-15, U-16 and U-17 levels, along with a call-up to represent the Ireland U-18 national team.