Murphy played five years of college soccer at Clemson University between 2011 and 2015, including a red-shirted year in 2011.[1]
Had eight goals and four assists in 2015, his final year, leading the Tigers to the 2015 National Championship game.
Murphy signed with United Soccer League side Rio Grande Valley FC Toros on March 26, 2016.[2] He made his debut on the same day, coming on as a 74th-minute substitute in a 0–2 loss to Tulsa Roughnecks.[3]
On June 14, 2017, Murphy signed contract with Houston Dynamo.[4]
On May 10, 2018, San Antonio FC signed Murphy.[5] He scored his debut goal for the team on July 25, 2018, in a 1–0 win against the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.[6]
On February 21, 2019, Murphy signed for USL Championship expansion team Loudoun United FC.[7] He scored his first goal for Loudoun against New York Red Bulls II on April 20, 2019.
Murphy would go on to log thirteen goals in the 2019 season while making 29 appearances. He served as the captain in all but two of his starts. Murphy was voted USL Championship Player of the Month for October 2019. He scored four goals and contributed an assist in four appearances, averaging a goal every 62.25 minutes.[8]
Tampa Bay Rowdies signed Murphy on December 18, 2019, on a one-year contract with a 2021 option.[9]
Murphy was signed by Memphis 901 on March 12, 2021.[10] Murphy scored 21 goals in 31 appearances for Memphis, becoming the team's all-time leading scorer in just one season.
In December 2021, Murphy signed with Miami FC.[11] He returned to Memphis 901 ahead of their 2024 season.[12]
Murphy returned to Memphis 901 in November 2023, signing a multi-year contract.[13] However, on January 25, 2024, Murphy announced his retirement.[14]
