Elon University Athletics

After a standout four-year career in which he earned all-conference honors each season, Irwin becomes the second Phoenix men's soccer player to be inducted into the Elon Sports Hall of Fame.
 
Irwin set Elon's then-career record of 22 shutouts, including a single-season mark of 10 clean sheets in 2009 while leading the Southern Conference in shutouts and goals-against average. That same year, he was a finalist for the prestigious Lowe's Senior CLASS Award, which honors the nation's top senior men's soccer player for achievements in community, classroom, character and competition. In 2009, Irwin helped Elon reach its first SoCon championship match and was named to the league's All-Tournament Team. He was also instrumental in helping the Phoenix capture the 2007 SoCon regular season championship with an undefeated 7-0 record.
 
Following his collegiate career, Irwin embarked on a long professional career in Major League Soccer, playing for the Colorado Rapids, Toronto FC and Minnesota United. While with Toronto FC, he helped the club reach the MLS Cup twice, capturing the league championship in 2017. He formally retired from his professional playing career earlier this month.