Creighton Athletics Hall of Fame
Finlay, Ethan
Ethan Finlay
- Induction:
- 2025
- Class:
- 2011
**will be inducted October 16, 2025**
Ethan Finlay was the definition of clutch throughout his time as a standout on the Creighton men’s soccer team from 2008-11, leading the Missouri Valley Conference in game-winning goals all four seasons. Each of his first three career goals were game-winners, and he also scored the lone goal of the 2008 MVC title game late in his freshman season. His final collegiate goal in 2011, in overtime against South Florida, helped the Bluejays return to the College Cup for the first time since 2002.
Finlay scored in 33 different contests as a Bluejay, with 20 of those accounting for the game-winning score. He ranks fourth in CU history with 10 multiple-goal games, his 43 goals rank fifth, and his 103 points remain sixth in program history.
A two-time MVC Player of the Year (2010, 2011), he was named a First Team All-American in 2011 and Second Team choice in 2010 while earning Creighton’s Male Athlete of the Year honors following both seasons. Finlay was one of three finalists for the top individual honor in college soccer, the MAC Hermann Trophy in 2011, when the Finance major was also a Second Team Capitol One/CoSIDA Academic All-American.
The Marshfield, Wis., native was the 10th overall pick in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft by the Columbus Crew. He went on to score 60 goals and 42 assists during 335 games across 13 MLS seasons with the Columbus Crew, Minnesota United and Austin FC franchises. During his career, Finlay was also an executive board member of the Major League Soccer Players Association. The 2015 MLS All-Star made three appearances for the United States Men’s National Team in 2016.
Finlay retired from Major League Soccer following the 2024 season and resides in Round Rock, Texas, with his wife Hayley and their two children. He is currently a Corporate Partnerships Executive with Austin FC.
Ethan Finlay was the definition of clutch throughout his time as a standout on the Creighton men’s soccer team from 2008-11, leading the Missouri Valley Conference in game-winning goals all four seasons. Each of his first three career goals were game-winners, and he also scored the lone goal of the 2008 MVC title game late in his freshman season. His final collegiate goal in 2011, in overtime against South Florida, helped the Bluejays return to the College Cup for the first time since 2002.
Finlay scored in 33 different contests as a Bluejay, with 20 of those accounting for the game-winning score. He ranks fourth in CU history with 10 multiple-goal games, his 43 goals rank fifth, and his 103 points remain sixth in program history.
A two-time MVC Player of the Year (2010, 2011), he was named a First Team All-American in 2011 and Second Team choice in 2010 while earning Creighton’s Male Athlete of the Year honors following both seasons. Finlay was one of three finalists for the top individual honor in college soccer, the MAC Hermann Trophy in 2011, when the Finance major was also a Second Team Capitol One/CoSIDA Academic All-American.
The Marshfield, Wis., native was the 10th overall pick in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft by the Columbus Crew. He went on to score 60 goals and 42 assists during 335 games across 13 MLS seasons with the Columbus Crew, Minnesota United and Austin FC franchises. During his career, Finlay was also an executive board member of the Major League Soccer Players Association. The 2015 MLS All-Star made three appearances for the United States Men’s National Team in 2016.
Finlay retired from Major League Soccer following the 2024 season and resides in Round Rock, Texas, with his wife Hayley and their two children. He is currently a Corporate Partnerships Executive with Austin FC.
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