Education
In his freshman year with the Mountaineers, Ockford made 17 appearances and finished the year with one assistant
In his freshman year with the Mountaineers, Ockford made 17 appearances and finished the year with one assistant
College and amateur Ockford began his college career at Mount Saint Mary"s University where he played as a forward for three seasons. In 2011, he made 16 appearances and tallied three goals and three assists. In 2012, he made 17 appearances and tallied two goals.
Following the conclusion of the 2012, Mount Saint Mary"s Athletics announced that it would cut three of their sports programs, including men"s soccer.
On February 6, 2013, it was announced that Ockford transferred to the University of Louisville for his senior season. In his lone season with the Cardinals, Ockford was converted to defender and he excelled as he made 20 appearances, tallied four goals and helped the Cardinals record nine sheets on their way to winning the AAC regular season title.
During his time in college, Ockford also played in the USL Premier Development League for Central Jersey Spartans and Reading United. Professional On January 16, 2014, Ockford was drafted in the second round of the 2014 Master of Library Science SuperDraft (21st overall) by Seattle Sounders Football Club. He signed with the club on February 26 and was immediately loaned to NASL club New York Cosmos.
Ockford scored two goals and made 10 appearances for the Cosmos during the 2014 regular season, helping the team clinch a berth in The Championship.
He also scored one goal in three United States. Open Cup appearances for the Cosmos. University of Louisville Individual.