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.
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Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 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 | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
New York Red Bulls II | 2015 | USL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 |
New York Red Bulls U-23 | 2016 | USL2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
2017 | USL2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
2018 | USL2 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 | |
Career total | 37 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 3 |
References
- 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.
- "Kyle Zajec #8·M". uslleaguetwo.com.
- "New York Red Bulls II 0-0 Rochester Rhinos". Soccerway.
- "NYRB II Strengthen Roster Ahead of Season Opener". newyorkredbulls.com.
- Kyle Zajec at Soccerway