Finn Harps have announced the signing of American Will Seymore who had been a free agent after his departure from Sligo Rovers at the end of last season.
The defensive midfielder was an integral part of the Bit O’Red side who qualified for the Europa Conference with their fourth place finish in the league last term.
The Colorado native grew up in the UK and got his first taste of the game through Colchester United and Cambridge United before moving to the US for his education on a scholarship with Oregon State University.
While in the US North West he also featured with the Portland Timbers U23 side in the Premier Development League (now USL 2) before spells with Whitecaps FC 2, FC Cincinnati and Reno 1868.
It was his time at Cincinnati with former Showgrounds regular Richie Ryan which made him aware of the quality of the League of Ireland and created the link and opportunity to find his way to Sligo last term.
Today Seymore spoke to FinnHarps.ie about the influence of Ollie Horgan’s in his decision to sign with the Donegal club. “Ollie Horgan was a big reason that I signed to be honest. Leaving Sligo was disappointing but when Ollie got in touch and we spoke he was very straight with me. My conversations with him definitely lit a fire under me to come and prove a point in the league and I can’t wait to get going.”
“Growing up I played a lot of lower league level in England where it’s very physical and so coming to Ireland I had some idea on what to expect on the differences compared to in the US. I really enjoyed my time last season. There’s a lot of quality in the league and although fans couldn’t attend most of the games you can tell from being in the area how much the club means to them and how important every game is.”
“When I left Sligo I knew I wanted to stay in Ireland. I really enjoy being here and I definitely have a bit of a chip on my shoulder now too to show what I can do.”
Ollie Horgan told club media: “Will is a good lad and definitely fits a need in the squad. He has plenty of experience and is hungry to push on and improve himself now so we’re delighted to have him signed up.
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