Liam Butts
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Liam Shiloh Naeem Butts[1] | ||
| Date of birth | February 20, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | New Port Richey, Florida, United States[1] | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Atlanta United 2 | ||
| Number | 38 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2015 | Gwinnett SA | ||
| 2016–2019 | Atlanta United | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2024 | Penn State Nittany Lions | 72 | (25) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021 | East Atlanta FC | 1 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | New England Revolution II | 35 | (18) |
| 2026– | Atlanta United 2 | 5 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 2025– | Guyana | 2 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 11 April 2026 | |||
Liam Shiloh Naeem Butts (born February 20, 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for MLS Next Pro club Atlanta United 2. Born in the United States, Butts plays for the Guyana national team.
New England Revolution II
Born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Butts began his career with the Atlanta United youth academy before joining Pennsylvania State University.[2] He was selected by the San Jose Earthquakes in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft, with the fourth pick in the second round (33rd overall). [3] Failing to earn a contract with the Earthquakes, he returned to Penn State for a 5th season.
Butts signed with MLS Next Pro side New England Revolution II on February 21, 2024.[4] On August 25, 2025, he was named MLS Next Pro Player of the Matchweek.,[5] after scoring twice in a 3-1 victory.
Penn State University
Butts played for Pennsylvania State University from 2019 to 2023.[2]
International career
Guyana
In March 2025, Butts was included in the Guyana squad for two 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup preliminary matches against Guatemala.[6]