A native of Dublin, Ireland, David Doyle arrived at Campbell in the fall of 1983 and by the time his four-year career ended, he ranked among the 25 most prolific goal scorers in NCAA Division I history. During his career, Doyle's goal-scoring helped propel the Fighting Camels to Big South Conference Championships in 1984 and 1985 and a league runner-up finish in 1986. He finished his career with 72 goals in 75 matches.
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As a senior in 1986, Doyle set a school record for goals and points scored in the Division I era by leading the nation with 34 goals and 74 points. He scored at least three goals in a match five times during that year, including a pair of five-goal outings, which stand as the program's highest single-match output since the Camels moved to Division I in 1977.
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Doyle was honored in 1986 with first-team All-South Region recognition. He also was named as Campbell's first NCAA Division I men's soccer All-American that year. He was twice named to the All-Big South Conference team and was recognized as Campbell's Outstanding Male Athlete for the 1986-87 academic year.
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Following his graduation in 1987, Doyle was selected in the first round (and third overall) by the Kansas City Comets in the Major Indoor Soccer League draft. Upon his retirement in 2004 at the conclusion of a 19-season career, Doyle ranked among the top 10 scorers in professional indoor soccer history.
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Doyle was named Rookie of the Year of the Major Indoor Soccer League in 1987 and was a 10-time All-Star and all-league selection. He was named MVP of the World Indoor Soccer League in 1999 and was MVP of the Continental Indoor Soccer League All-Star Game in 1996.
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He was inducted into the
Big South Conference Hall of Fame in 2015 and the
Indoor Soccer Hall of Fame in 2022.
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Doyle has remained involved in the sport since his playing days ended. He is active in coaching soccer on the club and high school level in Carrollton, Texas. He and his wife, Jolyne, are parents of two sons, Conor, who has played professionally in England and the U.S., and Brendan.
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