A CARNEY IN NEW YORK.

David Carney's Footballing career has been sporadic and at times stagnant since signing with Everton FC as a 16 year old back in 1999. After failing to make a single appearance at Senior Level, he didn't get his start until 2004, when he played for Halifax Town in the English Lower Leagues. Carney, who turns 30 later this year, has been restricted to 109 Senior Matches throughout his 11 year career, where he has played in countries like Holland, England and Australia, for clubs like FC Twente, Sheffield United and Sydney FC. Following a disastrous 7 month stint in Uzbekistan, Dave Carney spent a year on the sidelines before signing with MLS club The New York Red Bulls on August 8, 2013. Carney made his debut for the club on August 31, in a 2-1 victory over D.C. United. And while he played the entire 90 minutes, it's clear there is still work to be done for Carney as he fights to keep a permanent spot in the starting 11. American Soccer analyst Dan Dickinson, who regularly keeps New York Soccer fans updated via his Twitter account https://twitter.com/GothamistDan gave Inside the Box FC this analysis on Carney's debut.

"I'd call Carney's first 90 minutes for the New York Red Bulls a general success. Filling in for Roy Miller, he did a decent job at left back. He made a couple of great tackles in the first half and his crossing ability was impressive. That said, he definitely showed a little rust, and was burned pretty badly on DC United's one goal, as Nick DeLeon turned him badly enough to send him to the ground and then blasted a shot in from close range. He (Carney) is going to have to shake the rust quickly if he wants to continue getting minutes this season. While Carney will get a few starts while Roy Miller is injured and/or off for World Cup Qualifiers, he'll have to wrestle the position away from him." While Dickinson believes it will be an uphill battle for the Australian Midfielder, Red Bulls coach Mike Petke was seemingly pleased with the 29 year old's debut.  "I was very happy with him. He puts himself in good positions offensively. I think you saw a little bit of rust defensively here and there, and that was very much expected. But overall, I thought he did a solid job and we're happy with his performance."

Written by Alex Stilianos.