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Alex Rando
View on WikipediaAlexander Rando (born April 15, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays for New York City FC in Major League Soccer.
Key Information
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Playing career
[edit]Youth
[edit]Rando played as part of the New York City FC academy[1] until 2019,[2] where he was a two-time U-19 U.S. Development Academy National Champion.[3]
College
[edit]In 2019, Rando attended Stanford University to play college soccer,[4] but never appeared for team after returning home before the start of the season.[5] For 2020, Rando transferred to the University of Virginia, where he made 10 appearances during a season affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] Prior to joining Virginia, Rando spent two and a half weeks with League of Ireland side Dundalk.[5]
Professional
[edit]On May 22, 2021, it was announced Rando was on the roster for USL Championship club Las Vegas Lights and he immediately made his debut against Phoenix Rising, starting in a 5–1 loss.[6][7]
On March 24, 2022, it was announced Rando had signed with MLS Next Pro side New York City FC II ahead of the league's inaugural season.[8]
On January 12, 2024, New York City FC signed Rando on a first team contract.[9]
Personal
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Academy Roster | New York City FC". Archived from the original on 2021-05-23. Retrieved 2021-05-23.
- ^ "NYCFC". nyfc.ussoccerda.com. Archived from the original on 2021-05-23. Retrieved 2021-05-23.
- ^ a b "Alex Rando". Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site. July 20, 2020.
- ^ "Cardinal's Class Announced". Stanford University Athletics.
- ^ a b c "Rando Ready to Anchor UVA Defense". Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site. February 23, 2021.
- ^ Rodriguez, Alicia (May 23, 2021). "Another tough loss for Las Vegas Lights, this time 5-1 vs. Phoenix Rising". Angels on Parade.
- ^ "Phoenix Rising FC vs. Las Vegas Lights FC - May 22, 2021 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
- ^ FC, New York City. "New York City Football Club Announces Players Signed to NYCFC II Contracts for the Newly Formed MLS NEXT Pro | RSL Monarchs". New York City FC.
- ^ "New York City FC Sign Goalkeeper Alex Rando to a First Team Contract".
External links
[edit]- Alex Rando at Soccerway.com
- Alex Rando at kicker (in German)
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