Andy Dorman

New England

After graduating, Dorman was drafted 58th overall in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft by the New England Revolution on 16 January 2004. He succeeded in making the team's 2004 developmental roster, signing as a "Transitional International/ Developmental Player" on 13 April 2004. Dorman made his debut for New England, coming on for Daouda Kanté, in a 3–1 loss against San Jose Earthquakes on 17 April 2004. In his first season with the Revs, Dorman clocked only 365 minutes, but scored two goals and an assist in that time, evincing an attacking flair. Dorman scored his first Revolution goal on 11 August 2004 in a 3-0 win over FC Dallas. He also recorded his first professional assist in the match, setting up Taylor Twellman in the 86th minute. Dorman appeared in all three of the Revolution's 2004 MLS Cup Playoff matches, and provided a game-winning assist on 31 October in the Eastern Conference Semifinal against the Columbus Crew. In 2005, Dorman made 30 appearances, and came on as a substitute in MLS Cup 2005 on 11 November. The 2006 season was a break-out year for Dorman, as he played in all 32 games for the Revs (starting all 32), scoring six goals and recording a career-high ten assists. Soccer America named Dorman the third-best attacking midfielder in MLS for 2006. During a season when many Revolution players missed time due to injury, suspension, or international duty, Dorman was forced to play many roles and positions. His diligence and creativity on the…

Although he was born in England of English parents, Dorman grew up in Wales, and represented the Welsh schools team. He expressed interest in either playing for England, Wales or gaining American citizenship and playing for the United States, having lived there for over seven years. Dorman had moved to America to attend Boston University, where he was named a two-time All-New England player. Although Dorman considers himself to be Welsh, he was not eligible to play for Wales as he was born in England and none of his parents or grandparents were born in Wales. In October 2009, however, FIFA ratified changes which allow players with 5 years compulsory education in a country before the age of 16 to represent that country, which made Dorman eligible to represent Wales. Dorman was included in the squad to play against Scotland on 14 November 2009 when, ironically, he was playing his club football for Scottish team St Mirren. Wales won 3–0, but he stayed on the bench for the whole game. Dorman made his debut for the Wales national football team on 23 May 2010 against Croatia at the Stadion Gradski.

Dorman has said his idol is Michael Owen. He attended Hawarden High School where Owen and the late Gary Speed also attended. His brother is fellow player Richie Dorman. Dorman holds a US green card which qualifies him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.

New England Revolution U.S. Open Cup (1): 2007 Supporter's Player of the Year: 2006 St Mirren Scottish League Cup runner-up: 2009–10 Renfrewshire Cup (2): 2008–09, 2009–10 Scottish Premier League Player of the Month: March 2009