Travis Nicklaw

As forward for the San Diego–based Albion PROS, was named Mitre National Player of the Week (April 2017) by the National Premier Soccer League in a vote of media members from across the nation.

A San Diego native, Nicklaw scored a goal and added an assist, leading Albion to a 3–1 triumph over Corinthians USA on April 1 in a match at Mission Bay High School.{{cite web|url=http://albionscpros.com/2017/04/nicklaw-leads-pros-home-victory-corinthians-usa/|title=nicklaw-leads-pros-home-victory-corinthians-usa|access-date=2017-04-14|archive-date=2017-04-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170414162617/http://albionscpros.com/2017/04/nicklaw-leads-pros-home-victory-corinthians-usa/|url-status=live}}

On 7 September 2017, he joined Canterbury United FC in the ISPS Handa Premiership.

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In April 2018, Travis joined Icelandic club Völsungur.{{cite web|url=https://www.ksi.is/mot/leikmadur/$PlayerDetails/Transfers/?leikmadur=321017|title=Leikmaður|publisher=ksi.is|date=25 April 2018|access-date=27 April 2018|archive-date=28 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428011611/https://www.ksi.is/mot/leikmadur/$PlayerDetails/Transfers/?leikmadur=321017|url-status=live}}

Ahead of the 2020 USL League One season, Nicklaw signed with Chattanooga Red Wolves SC for the 2020 season.{{Cite web|last=Paris|first=Henry|date=2020-01-15|title=Chattanooga Red Wolves Sign Defender with National Team Experience|url=https://www.chattanoogaredwolves-sc.com/news_article/show/1078207-chattanooga-red-wolves-sign-defender-with-national-team-experience|access-date=2021-09-23|website=Chattanooga Red Wolves SC|language=en-us}}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

He returned to Chattanooga on 24 March 2023, signing a short-term deal with the club.{{Cite web |url=https://www.chattanoogaredwolves-sc.com/news/2023/03/24/chattanooga-red-wolves-sign-defender-travis-nicklaw/ |title=Chattanooga Red Wolves Sign Defender Travis Nicklaw |access-date=2023-03-26 |archive-date=2023-03-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230326003921/https://www.chattanoogaredwolves-sc.com/news/2023/03/24/chattanooga-red-wolves-sign-defender-travis-nicklaw/ |url-status=live }}

Nicklaw is a three-star recruit by Top Drawer Soccer and was a member of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy between 2008 and 2010. Nicklaw starred for the Notts Forest Club team where he helped lead the club to its first National Cup Championship.{{cite web |url=http://nottsforestsoccer.com/blog/2012/05/13/bu18-national-cup-champions-2012/ |title=Archived copy |website=nottsforestsoccer.com |access-date=3 February 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130130074313/http://nottsforestsoccer.com/blog/2012/05/13/bu18-national-cup-champions-2012/ |archive-date=30 January 2013 |url-status=dead}}

{{cite web|url=http://academy.demosphere.com/teams/10876653/10994734-10876678/11946593.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130121151155/http://academy.demosphere.com/teams/10876653/10994734-10876678/11946593.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 21, 2013|title=U.S. Soccer Development Academy|publisher=|accessdate=31 January 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/club-player-profile/travis-nicklaw/pid-10012683|title=Travis Nicklaw|work=TopDrawerSoccer.com|accessdate=31 January 2016|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304201124/http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/club-player-profile/travis-nicklaw/pid-10012683|url-status=live}} He also played at University City High School where he led the Centurions to a 15–1–2 (.889) record as a senior. As a junior, Nicklaw had 18 points on seven goals and 11 assists, and helped University City to the CIF Championship title. He was one of the top kickers in San Diego County and was a highly rated football prospect.{{cite web|url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/high-school-preps/sdut-2011-high-school-football-top-senior-college-prosp-2011aug26-story.html|title=2011 High school football top senior college prospects|date=August 26, 2011|website=San Diego Union-Tribune|access-date=February 20, 2020|archive-date=February 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220051435/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/high-school-preps/sdut-2011-high-school-football-top-senior-college-prosp-2011aug26-story.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://kohlskicking.com/recruiting/national-rating-system/kickers/2012|title=2012 Kohls Kicking Recruiting - National Rating System|access-date=2016-10-04|archive-date=2016-10-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005203654/http://kohlskicking.com/recruiting/national-rating-system/kickers/2012|url-status=live}} He won the FG competition at the Western Showcase Camp in December 2011, as he made a 60-yard FG without any wind behind him. Nicklaw also lettered four years in track and field for the men's 4×100 relay.

{{cite web|url=http://goaztecs.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/nicklaw_travis00.html|title=Travis Nicklaw Bio – San Diego State Official Athletic Site|publisher=|accessdate=31 January 2016|archive-date=25 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120825193222/http://goaztecs.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/nicklaw_travis00.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Athlete.aspx?AID=959853|title=Travis Nicklaw|work=Athletic.net|accessdate=31 January 2016|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304192441/http://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Athlete.aspx?AID=959853|url-status=live}}

• NCAA All-Far West Region Second-Team (Dec. 6th, 2016) {{cite web |url=http://www.goaztecs.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/120616aad.html |title=Men's Soccer Collects Five All-Region Honors |website=www.goaztecs.com |access-date=14 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220114307/http://www.goaztecs.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/120616aad.html |archive-date=20 December 2016 |url-status=dead}}
• All-Pac-12 Second-Team (Nov. 15th, 2016) {{cite web|url=https://pac-12.com/article/2016/11/15/pac-12-announces-mens-soccer-all-conference-honors|title=Pac-12 Announces Men's Soccer All-Conference Honors|website=Pac-12|access-date=2020-02-20|archive-date=2020-02-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220051434/https://pac-12.com/article/2016/11/15/pac-12-announces-mens-soccer-all-conference-honors|url-status=dead}}
• Pac-12 Player of the Week (Oct. 4th, 2016) {{cite web|url=https://pac-12.com/news/2016/10/4/pac-12-mens-soccer-player-week.aspx|title=Pac-12 men's soccer player of the week|website=Pac-12|date=4 October 2016 |access-date=2020-02-20|archive-date=2020-02-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220051432/https://pac-12.com/article/2016/10/04/pac-12-mens-soccer-player-week|url-status=live}}
• Pac-12 Player of the Week (Sep. 27th, 2016) {{cite web|url=https://pac-12.com/news/2016/9/27/pac-12-mens-soccer-player-week.aspx|title=Pac-12 men's soccer player of the week|website=Pac-12|date=27 September 2016 |access-date=2020-02-20|archive-date=2020-02-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220051435/https://pac-12.com/article/2016/09/27/pac-12-mens-soccer-player-week|url-status=live}}
• Top Drawer Soccer Team of the week (Sep. 6th, 2016) {{cite web|url=https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-articles/tds-mens-team-of-the-week:-sept-6_aid39947|title=TDS Men's Team of the Week: Sept. 6 | College Soccer|website=TopDrawerSoccer.com|access-date=2020-02-20|archive-date=2020-02-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220051432/https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-articles/tds-mens-team-of-the-week:-sept-6_aid39947|url-status=live}}
• All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention (2015) {{cite web|url=https://pac-12.com/news/2015/11/17/pac-12-announces-mens-soccer-all-conference-honors.aspx|title=Pac-12 announces men's soccer All-Conference honors|website=Pac-12|date=17 November 2015 |access-date=2020-02-20|archive-date=2019-04-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418032220/https://pac-12.com/article/2015/11/17/pac-12-announces-mens-soccer-all-conference-honors|url-status=live}}
• Top Drawer Soccer Goal of the Year (2015) {{cite web|url=https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/the91stminute/2015/12/tds-college-goal-of-the-year-crown-the-king/|title=TDS College Goal of the Year: Crown the King (UPDATED)|access-date=2020-02-20|archive-date=2020-02-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220051441/http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/the91stminute/2015/12/tds-college-goal-of-the-year-crown-the-king/|url-status=live}}
• Top Drawer Soccer Freshman Top 100 (2012) {{cite web|url=http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer/college-national-freshmen-top-100/men/2012|title=College Soccer Player Rankings - Freshman|website=TopDrawerSoccer.com|access-date=2020-02-20|archive-date=2020-02-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220051436/https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer/college-national-freshmen-top-100/men/2012|url-status=live}}

He ranked 26th in the nation in the Top 100 Freshmen by Top Drawer.{{cite web|url=http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college/freshmentop100/?genderId=m&periodId=14&seasonId=2012&nopage=1|title=College Soccer Player Rankings – Freshman|work=TopDrawerSoccer.com|accessdate=31 January 2016|archive-date=25 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025154242/http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college/freshmentop100/?genderId=m&periodId=14&seasonId=2012&nopage=1|url-status=live}}

In his inaugural campaign on Montezuma Mesa, Nicklaw started on 10 occasions and saw action in 17 contests. He was the lone true freshman to start a game for the Aztecs in 2012. Nicklaw is registered with the Aztecs as a midfielder and forward; however, his size has proven valuable for the Aztecs’ back-line. he continued to finish off the season seeing time in the center midfield as well as playing forward. The midfielder tallied six shot attempts on the season, with two on goal. He is one of just five players from the Pac-12 in the top 50 and is the only player in the top 100 from San Diego. In 2014 Nicklaw scored a goal and playing in 18 games.{{cite web|url=http://www.goaztecs.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/061715aaa.html|title=Nicklaw Leads Guam in World Cup Qualifying|publisher=|accessdate=31 January 2016|archive-date=5 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305012716/http://www.goaztecs.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/061715aaa.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://goaztecs.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/stats/2012-2013/teamcume.html#TEAM.OCF |title=Archived copy |website=goaztecs.cstv.com |access-date=14 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928111636/http://goaztecs.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/stats/2012-2013/teamcume.html#TEAM.OCF |archive-date=28 September 2012 |url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://goaztecs.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/111912aaa.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130120021146/http://goaztecs.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/111912aaa.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 20, 2013|title=Travis Nicklaw Selected to Guam Men's National Team|publisher=|accessdate=31 January 2016}}

During the 2015 preseason Nicklaw signed with FC Tucson in the USL Premier Development League playing both defense and forward.{{cite web|url=http://fctucson.com/team/2015-mens-pdl-player-signings-3|title=2015 Men's PDL Player Signings (3)|work=FC Tucson|accessdate=31 January 2016|archive-date=12 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312155831/http://fctucson.com/team/2015-mens-pdl-player-signings-3/|url-status=live}} During the regular Pac-12 season, he commanded the San Diego State defense which posted the league's third-most clean sheets (seven) and the fourth-lowest goals against average (1.29). Nicklaw also saw playing time as a forward earning two goals and posting six points; finishing fourth on the Aztecs. Despite missing five matches due to international commitments, Nicklaw finished the season collecting Pac-12 honorable mention and also Pac-12's "#12best" moments week October 19–25.{{cite web|url=http://www.goaztecs.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/111715aab.html|title=Three Aztecs Garner All-Pac-12 Accolades|publisher=|accessdate=31 January 2016|archive-date=5 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305021336/http://www.goaztecs.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/111715aab.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://pac-12.com/videos/12best-moments-week-oct-19-25|title=#12Best Plays of the Week: Oct. 19–25|work=Pac-12|date=27 October 2015|access-date=31 January 2016|archive-date=30 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151030002711/http://pac-12.com/videos/12best-moments-week-oct-19-25|url-status=dead}}

In 2016 during the Aztec's home opener, redshirt senior Travis scored on a penalty kick in the 61st minute to lift then No. 23 San Diego State over the No. 1 ranked Akron.{{cite web |url=http://www.goaztecs.com/sports/m-soccer/recaps/090216aac.html |title=No. 23 M. Soccer Takes Down No. 1 Akron, 1-0 |website=www.goaztecs.com |access-date=14 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160907163051/http://www.goaztecs.com/sports/m-soccer/recaps/090216aac.html |archive-date=7 September 2016 |url-status=dead}} The win ranks among the SDSU's men soccer program as one of the biggest victories since their run to the 1987 NCAA final. No team in men or women's division one sports at SDSU's had previously beat another No. 1 ranked team in its history.{{cite web|url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/aztecs/sd-sp-azsoc-20160925-story.html|title=SDSU beats USD 1-0 in men's soccer in OT|date=September 26, 2016|website=San Diego Union-Tribune|access-date=February 20, 2020|archive-date=February 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220051435/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/aztecs/sd-sp-azsoc-20160925-story.html|url-status=live}}

Travis Nicklaw who earned all-Pac-12 honorable mention as a defender in 2015, moved to forward during 2016 and led the team with five goals during the regular season. While playing forward he tied for fifth in the Pac-12 conference, and tied for the league lead with 29 shots and 2.90 shots per contest.{{cite web |url=http://www.goaztecs.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/111516aab.html |title=Men's Soccer Earns Seven All-Pac-12 Honors |website=www.goaztecs.com |access-date=14 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161117064210/http://www.goaztecs.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/111516aab.html |archive-date=17 November 2016 |url-status=dead}} Four of his five tallies were game-winners in victories over No. 1 Akron (Sept. 2), crosstown foe San Diego (Sept. 25), No. 16 Washington (Oct. 2) and California (Oct. 23). At the end of the regular season Travis earned: NCAA All-Far West Region Second-Team, All Pac-12 Second-team, was selected as Pac-12 Player of the Week on two occasions and earned a spot on the Top Drawer Soccer National Team of the Week on Sept 6.[http://www.goaztecs.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/111516aab.htm]{{dead link|date=February 2020}}

In November 2012, Nicklaw confirmed he would be representing Guam at international level under head coach Gary White. Nicklaw played with the Matao, including the East Asian Cup semifinal round, in Hong Kong (2012) and AFC Challenge qualifier in Yangon, Myanmar (2013).{{cite web|url=http://www.guamsportsnetwork.com/gspn/matao-adds-another-pro|title=MATAO ADDS ANOTHER PRO|date=14 November 2012 |publisher=|accessdate=31 January 2016|archive-date=19 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230919052430/https://www.guamsportsnetwork.com/2012/matao-adds-another-pro/|url-status=live}} During the AFC Challenge Nicklaw helped the Matao achieve their first win in its history against the Chinese Taipei.{{cite web |url=http://www.guampdn.com/article/20130307/NEWS01/303070001/UPDATE-Guam-s-Matao-beat-Chinese-Taipei-3-0 |title=Archived copy |website=www.guampdn.com |access-date=3 February 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130629101136/http://www.guampdn.com/article/20130307/NEWS01/303070001/UPDATE-Guam-s-Matao-beat-Chinese-Taipei-3-0 |archive-date=29 June 2013 |url-status=dead}} Nicklaw contribution has helped Guam to reach their highest FIFA ranking to date.{{cite web|url=http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&id=35733:matao-now-ranked-176-by-fifa-highest-ranking-to-date&Itemid=152|title=Pacific News Center|publisher=|accessdate=31 January 2016|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304032001/http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&id=35733:matao-now-ranked-176-by-fifa-highest-ranking-to-date&Itemid=152|url-status=live}}

In July 2014 while playing alongside his older brother Shawn Nicklaw, Nicklaw helped Guam finish first within the Preliminary round 1 EAFF East Asian cup tournament advancing to the semifinal round for the third-straight time. Earlier in the year he played international friendlies against Aruba.{{cite web|url=http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47252:matao-three-peat-as-champion-of-eaff-round-1-tournament&catid=38:sports-news&Itemid=152|title=Pacific News Center|author=Jill Espiritu|publisher=|accessdate=31 January 2016|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304195039/http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47252:matao-three-peat-as-champion-of-eaff-round-1-tournament&catid=38:sports-news&Itemid=152|url-status=live}}

On June 11, 2015, Nicklaw helped Guam achieve a historic first FIFA World Cup qualifying match win against Turkmenistan, 1–0. A few days later he scored his first international goal, while assisted by his brother Shawn Nicklaw, against India during their second match in the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier Group D round. The win was notable considering India's FIFA rankings sits 33 spots ahead at No. 141, their population is over one billion and was dubbed the sleeping giants of football by FIFA.{{cite web|url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-world-asia-guam-idUKKBN0OW0VC20150616|title=Tiny Guam slay sleeping giants India in World Cup qualifier|author=Reuters Editorial|date=16 June 2015|work=Reuters UK|access-date=31 January 2016|archive-date=15 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415064551/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-world-asia-guam-idUKKBN0OW0VC20150616|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/guam-claim-historic-win-philippines-stuns-bahrain-152740967--sow.html|title=Guam claim historic win; Philippines stuns Bahrain|date=11 June 2015|work=Yahoo Sports|accessdate=31 January 2016|archive-date=5 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305132138/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/guam-claim-historic-win-philippines-stuns-bahrain-152740967--sow.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=275171/match=300317464/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150618064157/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=275171/match=300317464/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 18, 2015|title=2018 FIFA World Cup Russia - Matches - Guam-India |work=FIFA.com|accessdate=31 January 2016}}

Travis is the younger brother of Shawn Nicklaw, who previously played for NASL club FC Edmonton. They have both been capped for the Guam national team.{{cite web|url=http://www.armadafc.com/news/2016/01/22/band-of-brothers-nicklaw-brothers-reunite-------|title=Band of Brothers: Nicklaw Brothers Reunite|publisher=Jacksonville Armada|date=22 January 2016|access-date=25 February 2017|archive-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227062336/http://www.armadafc.com/news/2016/01/22/band-of-brothers-nicklaw-brothers-reunite-------|url-status=live}}

:Score and result list Guam's goals first

• Mitre National Player of the Week (April 2017){{cite web |url=http://www.npsl.com/news_article/show/778641?referrer_id=2168389-news |title=Travis Nicklaw Named Mitre National Player of the Week |website=www.npsl.com |access-date=14 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170414163903/http://www.npsl.com/news_article/show/778641?referrer_id=2168389-news |archive-date=14 April 2017 |url-status=dead}}

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