At Oakland University (2023-24)
Appeared in 33 matches while making 30 starts and playing 2,520 minutes… Tallied nine points (seven assists and one goal)… Was named to the All-Horizon First Team as a sophomore after dishing out a league-high five assists in conference play… Those five assists came in a four-match span and three assisted game-winning goals… … Started 14 of 17 matches as a freshman and was named to the Horizon League All-Freshman Team… Named to the Horizon League All-Tournament Team both years… Helped Oakland win Horizon League regular championship twice.
High School/Club
Attended Lake Orion High School and played for Vardar Academy… Rated as a three-star recruit by Top Drawer Soccer.
Personal
Born in Michigan to Selina and Chris Ballagh… Enjoys boating and golfing… Lists Cristiano Ronaldo as his favorite athlete… Majoring in economics and aspires to be a financial analyst.
Coach Hopkins’ Take
“Carson has an impressive ability to influence the game from multiple positions—whether orchestrating attacks as a midfield maestro, dropping back to anchor the defense, or delivering clutch assists like he did time and again for Oakland University—showcasing not just versatile skill, but a fierce work ethic and leadership that is rare for his age.”