Kyle Zajec

Kyle Zajec (born 28 March 1997) is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for New York Red Bulls II in the United Soccer League.

Kyle Zajec
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-03-28) 28 March 1997
Place of birth New York, NY, United States
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 New York Red Bulls II
Number 51
Youth career
2012–2015 New York Red Bulls
2015–2018 Georgetown Hoyas
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015 New York Red Bulls II 3 (0)
2016–2018 New York Red Bulls U-23 34 (2)
2019– New York Red Bulls II 20 (4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 23, 2019

Career

Early career

Zajec started his career with the New York Red Bulls academy when he was 13.[1] After an impressive academy career, Zajec verbally committed to join the Georgetown University Hoyas in 2015.[1] In his four season with the Hoyas Zajec appeared in 62 matches and scored 5 goals. During his college years Zajec also played for the New York Red Bulls U-23 team.[2]

Professional

On March 27, 2015, it was announced that Zajec had signed an "amateur" agreement to play for the New York Red Bulls II of the United Soccer League. The deal would allow him to play competitive soccer in a professional league without losing his college eligibility.[1] On March 28, 2015 Zajec made his debut for the Red Bulls II against the Rochester Rhinos. He started and played the whole match as the Red Bulls II drew 0–0.[3] On March 8, 2019 Zajec signed his first professional contract with New York Red Bulls II.[4]

Career statistics
As of May 24, 2015[5]
Club Season League League Cup Domestic Cup International Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
New York Red Bulls II 2015 USL300000——30
New York Red Bulls U-23 2016 USL2120000000120
2017 USL29000000090
2018 USL2132210000153
Career total 372210000393
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References
  1. Burge, Bob (March 27, 2015). "Boys soccer: Westport's Zajec signs an amateur agreement with New York Red Bulls". The Hour. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  2. "Kyle Zajec #8·M". uslleaguetwo.com.
  3. "New York Red Bulls II 0-0 Rochester Rhinos". Soccerway.
  4. "NYRB II Strengthen Roster Ahead of Season Opener". newyorkredbulls.com.
  5. Kyle Zajec at Soccerway


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