Lawson Vaughn - 15

Defender
Years in MLS 4
Height 5’ 10”
Weight 165 lbs.
Birthdate April 11, 1984
Place of Birth Marietta, GA
USA

MLS Experience

2009: Vaughn joined United late in the season, helping to solidify a defensive line that was decimated by injuries. After signing on 9/11, Vaughn made his Black-and-Red debut in a CONCACAF Champions League group game versus CD Marathon on 9/24 that resulted in a 3-0 shutout win. He then went on to appear in three games (two starts) in League play.

2008: Injuries limited Vaughn to only seven games (all starts) last season before being waived by Chivas. He broke several bones in his face and needed two surgeries early in the season before left ankle tendonitis and an MCL sprain finally put him out for the year.

2007: The defender cemented his place in Chivas’ roster during his second season, starting 22 of 24 games and tallying a goal and two assists. His first MLS goal was during Chivas’ 2-2 tie against D.C. United on 9/6.

2006: Selected in the third round (25th overall) in the 2006 MLS SuperDraft by Chivas USA, Vaughn made 17 appearances (11 starts) in his rookie season. He recorded his first MLS assist, while logging 1,046 minutes, and playing all of the team's two playoff matches.

College Experience

2005: In his senior year at the University of Tulsa, Vaughn started all 20 matches in which he appeared. He scored one goal and tallied two assists to cap off his final year.

2004: After transferring to the University of Tulsa, Vaughn started all 23 games for the Golden Hurricanes. He was named to the All-Missouri Valley Conference and All-Midwest region second teams. Vaughn was selected for the All-Tournament team at the Coca-Cola Panther Invitational. He contributed two goals and five assists on the year, and was named Tulsa’s “Man of the Match” in three games.

2003: During his second year with the Gamecocks, Vaughn appeared in 18 matches (17 starts). He scored his first career collegiate goal and had two assists on the season.

2002: During his freshman season at the University of South Carolina, he started all 16 games he saw time in and dished out an assist.

Acquired

Signed on 9/11/09.