Paul Nicholson (born 10 August 1986 in Whitehaven) is an English retired footballer who played in the United Soccer League from 2011 to 2017.

After being unsuccessful in obtaining a professional contract with the club, Nicholson moved to the United States in 2005 after accepting a scholarship to play college soccer at the University of Rio Grande.

[1] During his college career, Nicholson also played with USL Premier Development League club West Virginia Chaos during their 2009 season.

[3] Nicholson signed his first professional contract in February 2011, joining USL Pro club Wilmington Hammerheads.

In his second season has the head coach, in 2019, the Lions finished slightly better with a 6-3-5 record but fell just short of the USL League 2 playoffs.