Griffin McDaniel explained

Griffin Connor Isip McDaniel (born March 30, 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Philippines Football League club Stallion Laguna. Born in the United States, he plays for the Philippines national team.

Personal life

McDaniel was born in Orange County, California and raised in Corona, California. He has attended the Norco High School. His mother Lindy is a Filipino who has roots in Pampanga and Davao City, while his father Clint is an American who works as a football (soccer) coach.^[1]

McDaniel's sisters, Olivia and Chandler, are Philippines women's international footballers.^[2]

Career

College career

McDaniel played college soccer for California Baptist University.^[3] He played 13 games in his freshman year and 15 games in his sophomore year.^{[4] [5]}

Stallion Laguna

In August 2020, McDaniel joined Philippines Football League club Stallion Laguna.^{[6] [7]} He made his debut in a 2–1 defeat against league debutants Maharlika Manila.

International career

McDaniel was born in the U.S. to American father and Filipino mother, making him eligible to play for both the United States and Philippines at international level.

Philippines U23

McDaniel was called up to represent the Philippines U23 in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games held in the Philippines.^{[8] [9]} He made his debut for the U23 team in a 2–1 defeat against Myanmar U23, coming in as a substitute replacing Chima Uzoka in the 75th minute.^[10]

In February 2022, McDaniel was once again, called up to the Philippines U23 for the 2022 AFF U-23 Youth Championship held in Cambodia.^{[11] [12]}

Notes and References

1. News: McDaniel sisters' World Cup berth a testimony to their love of the game, parents say . https://web.archive.org/web/20220203143330/https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/02/03/22/family-on-mcdaniels-wcup-berth-love-of-the-game-showed . 2022-02-03 . live. 11 February 2022 . ABS-CBN News . 3 February 2022.
2. News: Naredo . Camille . Football: Chandler McDaniel has debut to remember for Malditas . https://web.archive.org/web/20210920232240/https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/09/20/21/football-mcdaniel-has-debut-to-remember-for-malditas . 2021-09-20 . live. 11 February 2022 . ABS-CBN News . 20 September 2021.
3. Web site: Finn McDaniel - Men's Soccer - CBU Athletics. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://cbulancers.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/finn-mcdaniel/6674 . 2022-02-11 . live. CBU Lancers. 11 February 2022.
4. Web site: Griffin McDaniel career stats (2018-19). WAC Sports. 11 February 2022.
5. Web site: Griffin McDaniel career stats (2019-20). WAC Sports. 11 February 2022.
6. News: Stallion Laguna signs up U-22 Azkals' McDaniel. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://www.panaynews.net/stallion-laguna-signs-up-u-22-azkals-mcdaniel/ . 2022-02-11 . live. Panay News. 11 August 2020. 11 February 2022.
7. News: Stallion Laguna signs Azkals' SEA Games member McDaniel. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://canadianinquirer.net/v1/2020/08/10/stallion-laguna-signs-azkals-sea-games-member-mcdaniel/ . 2022-02-11 . live. Canadian Inquirer. 10 August 2020. 11 February 2022.
8. Web site: Philippines Men's Under-22 National Team Gears Up For The 30th Southeast Asian Games. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://pff.org.ph/2019/11/24/philippines-mens-under-22-national-team-gears-up-for-the-30th-southeast-asian-games/ . 2022-02-11 . live. Philippine Football Federation. 24 November 2019. 11 February 2022.
9. News: Young Azkals take shape for SEA Games as squad finalized. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/http://huddleph.com/2019/11/21/young-azkals-take-shape-for-sea-games-as-23-man-squad-finalized/ . 2022-02-11 . live. Huddle PH. 21 November 2019. 11 February 2022.
10. Web site: Myanmar U22 v Philippines U22. Global Sports Archive. 11 February 2022.
11. Web site: Philippines Men's U23 To Compete In AFF U23 Championship 2022. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://pff.org.ph/2022/02/10/philippines-mens-u23-to-compete-in-aff-u23-championship-2022/ . 2022-02-11 . live. Philippine Football Federation. 10 February 2022. 11 February 2022.
12. News: del Carmen . Lorenzo . Oliver Bias, Sandro Reyes headline Azkals for AFF U23 tilt . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/oliver-bias-sandro-reyes-headline-azkals-for-aff-u23-tilt/231315 . 2022-02-11 . live. 11 February 2022 . Tiebreaker Times . 10 February 2022.