Liam Butts

Liam Butts
Personal information
Full name Liam Shiloh Naeem Butts[1]
Date of birth (2001-02-20) February 20, 2001
Place of birth New Port Richey, Florida, United States[1]
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position Forward
Team information
Current team
 Atlanta United 2
Number 38
Youth career
2010–2015 Gwinnett SA
2016–2019 Atlanta United
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2024 Penn State Nittany Lions 72 (25)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 East Atlanta FC 1 (0)
2024–2025 New England Revolution II 35 (18)
2026– Atlanta United 2 2 (0)
International career
2025– Guyana 2 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 8 March 2026

Liam Shiloh Naeem Butts (born February 20, 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for MLS Next Pro club Atlanta United 2. Born in the United States, Butts plays for the Guyana national team.

Club career

Born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Butts began his career with the Atlanta United youth academy before joining Pennsylvania State University.[2] He was selected by the San Jose Earthquakes in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft, with the fourth pick in the second round (33rd overall). [3] Failing to earn a contract with the Earthquakes, he returned to Penn State for a 5th season.

New England Revolution II

Butts signed with MLS Next Pro side New England Revolution II on February 21, 2024.[4] On August 25, 2025, he was named MLS Next Pro Player of the Matchweek.,[5] after scoring twice in a 3-1 victory.

Penn State University

Butts played for Pennsylvania State University from 2019 to 2023.[2]

International career

Guyana

In March 2025, Butts was included in the Guyana squad for two 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup preliminary matches against Guatemala.[6]

Career statistics

As of match played August 29, 2025[7]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
New England Revolution II 2024 MLS Next Pro 11 5 — — — — 11 5
2025 MLS Next Pro 19 11 — — — — 19 11
Total 30 16 0 0 0 0 30 16
Career total 30 16 0 0 0 0 30 16

References

  1. ^ a b "Penn State men's soccer program signs 11 players for 2019".
  2. ^ a b "Bio: Liam Butts, Men's Soccer". May 23, 2023.
  3. ^ "NEWS: Earthquakes Select Indiana University Defender Daniel Munie in First Round of 2023 MLS SuperDraft". December 19, 2022.
  4. ^ "Revolution II sign midfielder Gevork Diarbian and forward Liam Butts". revolutionsoccer.net. New England Revolution. February 21, 2024.
  5. ^ "Revolution II forward Liam Butts named MLS NEXT Pro Player of Matchweek 24". revolutionsoccer.net. New England Revolution. August 25, 2025.
  6. ^ "Three Revolution II players selected for national team duty in March". New England Revolution. May 17, 2025.
  7. ^ Liam Butts at Soccerway
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