UC Santa Barbara
2003: His personal goal for the season is to "help the team to the final four [College Cup]"...2002: The physical midfielder was a Second Team All-Big West selection after ending the year fifth in the nation and second in the conference in total assists, he ended the year sixth in the nation averaging 0.71 assists per game...McGill undoubtedly had one of the best single-season performances in UCSB history, finishing the year with fifteen assists, a number that would have been the second-highest in school history had it not been for teammate Memo Arzate's 18, instead it stand as the third-best performance...His assist total also stands as the second-best single season showing in Big West history, and once again barring Arzate, it would have stood as the best...His three goals were the second most by a midfielder, bring his season point total to 21, tying him for fourth on the team and eighth in the Big West...Averaged 1.00 points per game, placing eight in conference...Led UCSB with nine assists in conference action, and finished tied for third on the with 13 total points...His 20 starts where the most made by a midfielder on the season...Fired in the game-winner on a PK at Cal Poly before turning around and assisting on the ensuing insurance goal...Led team with four multi-assist games, including the 2-0 win at Cal State Fullerton to clinch a second straight Big West title...Used a free-kick outside the box to set-up UCSB's first goal of the season...Fed teammate Rob Friend for the game-winner against USD in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the Gauchos' first-ever post-season goal...Needs just one goal to break into the Big West career top-ten after just one season.

UNC-Charlotte
Spent his first two collegiate seasons, scoring 2 goals and 10 assists in his career with the 49ers...Led or tied for the team lead in assists both years at Charlotte...Named Conference USA's Freshman of the Year in 2000...Recognized as the MVP of the 2000 Puma Classic...Was a Second Team All-Conference USA selection as a sophomore.

High School
Attended Synge St. CBS in Dublin, Ireland...He also competed in hurling and Gaelic Games in high school.

National/Club
Member of the All-Irish Schools [under 17] National Team...Defeating England 2-0 on the road in his debut with the Irish National Team remains his most memorable moment in sports...Played his entire youth career from under 8's and up with Manortown United, often regarded as one of the top teams in Dublin...Won both league and cup titles with Manortown...Named United's Club Man of the Year with the under 16's.

Personal
David McGill was born October 24, 1981 in Dublin, Ireland...Majoring in Geography at UCSB...Hopes to play professionally before moving into a coaching career ...Roots for Celtic soccer club...Fan of Irish soccer player Roy Keane, whose autobiography McGill regards as his top book...He would also love to play a match on the same team Keane...When not playing soccer he likes to relax and just enjoy life...Favorite movie is "Braveheart"...Likes to watch "Dream Team"...Enjoys reading "FHM" magazine...His favorite video game is "Pro Evolution Soccer"...GSN.com is his favorite website...He always has cheese, steak and yogurt in his refrigerator...His favorite stadium to play in is Parkhead Stadium...He cannot do without his family or his Irish flag...Would like people to know that "UCSB will be a soccer powerhouse and prospective players should really consider it"...Before every game he talks to his dad...Can best be described as loyal and determined...Nicknamed "Gilla," or "D'Fish"...Has one older sister, Eadaoin, and two younger sisters, Reiltin and Sorcha...Son of Eddie and Marese McGill.

What does being a member of the UCSB Men's Soccer team mean to you?
"It means a great deal. I wish I could have spent all four years at [UCSB]. It is going to be a powerhouse. This is the best team I've played on, not technically, but because of the 100% commitment from everyone on the team."