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Corey Jacob Baird (born January 30, 1996) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Major League Soccer club San Diego FC.

Key Information

Club career

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Early career

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Baird, from Escondido, California, 20 miles from San Diego, began his youth career with FC Heat, where he played from 2002 to 2004, before moving to San Diego Surf, where he played from 2005 through 2012. Corey played his final year of youth soccer with Real Salt Lake AZ, Real Salt Lake's U.S. Soccer Development Academy (DA) team. Corey played in the DA from 2010 through 2014.

From 2008 through 2014, Baird participated in Cal-South Olympic Development Program or ODP and various age group US soccer Youth National Teams. In August 2011, Baird was invited and attended the United States men's national under-17 soccer team Residency Program, hosted at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, from 2011 to 2013.[2][3][4][5]

Collegiate

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On February 6, 2013, Baird signed a National Letter of Intent to play for Stanford University. In his freshman year with the Cardinal, Baird appeared in all 19 matches, making 14 starts in the midfield and helped lead Stanford to its first Pac-12 men's soccer championship since 2001.[6] Baird was twice named Pac-12 Player of the Week during the conference season and was named second team All-Pac-12 that year.[7] He was also named to first team Freshman All-American teams by Soccer America[8] and College Soccer News.[9]

In his sophomore year, Baird started all 23 matches, helping to lead Stanford to both defend its Pac-12 men's soccer championship[10] and win its first NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship.[11] Baird was named to the NCAA College Cup All-Tournament team[11] and again named to second team All-Pac-12[12]

In his junior year, Baird appeared in all 23 matches, making 22 starts in the midfield and at forward, helping to lead Stanford to win its third consecutive Pac-12 men's soccer championship[13] and defend its NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship.[14] Baird was named to both the NCAA College Cup All-Tournament team[13] and All-Pac-12 first team,[15] as well as earning Pac-12 Player of the Week during the conference season.[16]

In his senior year, Baird appeared in 18 matches, making 16 starts at forward, helping to lead Stanford to win its fourth consecutive Pac-12 men's soccer championship[17] and its third consecutive NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship.[18] Baird was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Far West Region first team, All-Pac 12 first team,[19] and earned Pac-12 Player of the Week[16] during the conference season.

Baird completed his Stanford career tied for third all-time in career assists[20] while also scoring 16 goals.[21]

Real Salt Lake

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On January 5, 2018, Baird signed as a Homegrown Player for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer.[22] Baird made his RSL debut on March 17 as a 66th-minute substitute during a 1–0 win over the New York Red Bulls.[23] He was then sent to the Real Monarchs, RSL's USL affiliate, where Baird scored in a 3–2 win over the Tulsa Roughnecks in the Monarchs' first match of the season.[23] Baird returned to the RSL first team following the match. He scored his first goal for Real Salt Lake on March 30 in a 3–1 loss to Toronto FC.[23] He made his first MLS start on April 7 and picked up his first career assist in the match, helping Real Salt Lake defeat Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–1. On May 12, scored in a 3–2 win against D.C. United with a diving header.[23] The goal was later named MLS Goal of the Week.[24] Baird ended the MLS regular season with 31 appearances, eight goals, and five assists, helping RSL finish sixth in the Western Conference and qualify for the playoffs.[23][25] His good performances saw him named MLS Rookie of the Year.[26] In the playoffs, Baird started and helped RSL beat LAFC 3–2 in the knockout round. He made 1 substitute over the 2 legs of the conference semi-finals, as Real Salt Lake lost 5–3 to Sporting Kansas City on aggregate.[23]

Baird and RSL opened the 2019 season on March 2 against the Houston Dynamo, with Baird picking up an assist in a 1–1 draw.[27] He scored his first goal of the season on May 14, helping Real Salt Lake to a 3–2 win over Rocky Mountain Cup rivals Colorado Rapids.[27] On August 10, Baird scored twice to give RSL a 2–1 win against Sporting Kansas City.[27] The performance against SKC saw him named to the MLS Team of the Week.[28] He scored again in their next match, a 3–0 win over Seattle Sounders FC on August 14.[27] Baird finished the regular season with 5 goals and 4 assists from 31 appearances, as Real Salt Lake finished 3rd in the West.[29][30] Baird picked up an assist to help RSL beat the Portland Timbers 2–1 in the first round of the playoffs. He would start the next match as RSL fell 2–0 to Seattle in the conference semi-finals.[27] Baird also made one appearance in the U.S. Open Cup and one appearance in the Leagues Cup during the season.[31]

On January 24, 2020, Baird signed a contract extension with Real Salt Lake.[32] After the first two games of the 2020 season, with Baird appearing in both, the MLS season was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[33] MLS returned to play in July with the MLS is Back Tournament, with the group stage counting towards the regular season, while the knockout rounds did not. Baird started all 3 group stage games and picked up an assist, helping RSL advance.[33] On July 27, he recorded an assist in their 5–2 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes in the round of 16.[33] On August 22, in Real Salt Lake's first match following MLS is Back, Baird scored once and had an assist in a 4–1 win vs the Rapids.[34] In a shortened season due to COVID-19, Baird appeared in 21 of a possible 23 games, scoring twice and recording 4 assists.[29] It was a poor season for Real Salt Lake as a team, finishing 11th in the Western Conference and failing to make the playoffs.[35]

Los Angeles FC

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On January 11, 2021, Baird was traded to Los Angeles FC in exchange for $500,000 General Allocation Money, a 2021 international roster spot, and future considerations.[36] He made his debut for LAFC on April 14 against Austin FC, scoring the opener in a 2–0 victory.[37] On May 1, he scored to give LAFC a 1–1 draw with the Houston Dynamo.[37] Baird scored three goals and had two assists in 14 appearances for LAFC.[29]

Houston Dynamo

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On July 30, 2021, after just seven months with Los Angeles FC, Baird was traded to the Houston Dynamo for $750,000 in allocation money and an international slot.[38][39] He made his Dynamo debut on July 31, coming off the bench in a 0–0 draw against Real Salt Lake.[37] After appearing in three games for Houston, Baird missed the next seven due to a leg injury.[37][40] Baird made seven appearances his first season in Houston; the Dynamo finished last in the Western Conference, missing out on the playoffs.[37][41]

On May 25, Baird scored his first goal of the season, and of his Dynamo career, in a 2–1 loss to Sporting Kansas City in an Open Cup match.[42] He scored his first MLS goal for Houston on August 27 in a 2–1 loss to Minnesota United FC.[43] Baird ended the season with 23 appearances, 2 goals, and 4 assists in MLS play, plus 2 appearances and a goal in the Open Cup.[43][29] Houston failed to qualify for the playoffs again, finishing with 13th in the West.[44] 2023 proved a career-best season for Baird, who scored in every competition for Houston, including a run to the round of 16 in Leagues Cup, an Open Cup title, a fourth-place finish in the Western Conference, and an appearance in the Conference Finals.[45]

FC Cincinnati

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On January 11, 2024, FC Cincinnati signed forward Corey Baird to a contract through 2025 with an option for 2026.[46]

San Diego FC

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On August 6, 2025, FC Cincinnati traded Baird to MLS Expansion side San Diego FC for $100,000 in allocation money.[47]

International career

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Youth

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Baird was a member of the U.S. under-17 squad that competed in the 2013 CONCACAF U-17 Championship in Panama City,[48] starting all four matches. He also represented the U.S. in the United States men's national under-14, under-15, under-18, under-20 and under-23 soccer teams.[49]

Senior

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On December 20, 2018, Baird was invited to participate in head coach Gregg Berhalter's first United States senior men's national soccer team camp from January 6, 2019, to February 2, 2019, in Chula Vista, CA.[50] He made his debut on January 27, 2019, in a friendly against Panama, as a starter.[51]

Career statistics

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College

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As of match played December 10, 2017[52]
School Season NCAA Regular Season NCAA Tournament Total
Division Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists
Stanford University 2014 Div. I 18 4 4 1 0 0 19 4 4
2015 18 2 8 5 1 5 23 3 13
2016 18 3 6 5 0 0 23 3 6
2017 13 6 5 5 0 2 18 6 7
NCAA Total 67 15 23 16 1 7 83 16 30

Club

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As of match played July 26, 2025[53][54][55]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Playoffs National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Burlingame Dragons 2016[56] PDL 8 1 2 1 — — — 10 2
2017[57] PDL 6 0 — — — — 6 0
Total 14 1 2 1 — — — 16 2
Real Salt Lake 2018 MLS 31 8 2 0 — — — 33 8
2019 MLS 31 5 2 0 1 0 1 0 — 35 5
2020 MLS 21 2 1[c] 0 — — — 22 2
Total 83 15 5 0 1 0 1 0 — 90 15
Real Monarchs (loan) 2018 USLC 1 1 — — — — 1 1
Los Angeles FC 2021 MLS 14 3 — — — — 14 3
Houston Dynamo 2021 MLS 7 0 — — — — 7 0
2022 MLS 23 2 — 2 1 — — 25 3
2023 MLS 34 8 5 1 5 3 4 2 — 48 14
Total 64 10 5 1 7 4 4 2 — 80 17
FC Cincinnati 2024 MLS 22 3 1 0 — 4 0 3[d] 0 30 3
2025 MLS 18 0 — — — 4[d] 0 22 0
Total 40 3 1 0 — 4 0 7 0 52 3
San Diego 2025 MLS 0 0 — — — — 0 0
Career total 216 33 13 2 8 4 9 2 7 0 253 41
  1. ^ Includes U.S. Open Cup
  2. ^ Includes Leagues Cup
  3. ^ Appearance in the MLS is Back Tournament Ro16
  4. ^ a b Appearances in CONCACAF Champions Cup

International

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As of match played September 10, 2019[58][59]
National Team Year Apps Goals
United States 2019 4 0
Total 4 0

Honors

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Houston Dynamo

Individual

Stanford

References

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Corey Baird

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Corey Baird is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for club . Born on January 30, 1996, in , Baird stands at 5 feet 10 inches tall and has earned four caps for the men's national team since his debut in 2019. Baird's collegiate career at was marked by exceptional success, where he contributed to three consecutive Men's Soccer Championships from 2015 to 2017 while tallying 16 goals and 28 assists over four seasons. He transitioned to professional soccer as a homegrown player with in 2018, earning the MLS Rookie of the Year award after scoring eight goals and providing five assists in 31 appearances during his debut season. Over the following years, Baird played for in 2021, where he added three goals in 14 matches, before joining later that year and remaining until 2023, during which he recorded 10 goals across 64 MLS regular season appearances. In January 2024, he signed with through the 2025 season with a club option for 2026, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists in 40 MLS regular season appearances before being acquired by on August 6, 2025, in exchange for $50,000 in general . Since joining , Baird has made 8 appearances in the 2025 MLS season as of November 2025.

Early life and amateur career

Early life and youth soccer

Corey Baird was born on January 30, 1996, in . He grew up in a supportive family as the son of Sean and Marjorie Baird, with an older brother named Ryan. Baird began his soccer journey at age six with the FC Heat club in the area, attending games initially to watch his brother before starting to play himself. He progressed to the Surf youth academy, where he honed his skills under coaches including Mike Nicholson, spending much of his early development there. For his senior year of high school, Baird relocated to , to join the Real Arizona academy team, part of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, which helped him prepare for collegiate soccer. During his youth years, Baird participated in the Cal-South Olympic Development Program, which identifies and develops top talent in . He also earned call-ups to various U.S. Youth National Teams across age groups from U-14 to U-20. In 2011, he entered the U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team Residency Program in . Baird featured in all four matches for the U-17 team at the 2013 U-17 Championship, a key qualifying event for the . Representative examples of his involvement include U-17 Nike International Friendlies in November 2012, a U-17 trip to in October 2012, the U-18 Tournament in France in October 2013, and a U-20 training camp in January 2014 followed by another in May 2014.

College career

Baird played four seasons at in the from 2014 to 2017, contributing as a versatile forward and winger under head coach Jeremy Gunn. Over his college career, he appeared in 77 matches with 69 starts, recording 16 goals and 28 assists while helping Stanford win three consecutive national championships from 2015 to 2017. As a in 2014, he appeared in 19 matches with 14 starts, recording 4 goals and 4 assists. As a in 2015, Baird appeared in 17 matches with 17 starts, recording 3 goals and 7 assists. He earned All-Pac-12 Second Team honors and a spot on the College Cup All-Tournament Team as Stanford won its first of the three consecutive titles. In 2016, as a junior, he appeared in 23 matches with 22 starts, recording 3 goals and 6 assists while helping Stanford secure its second consecutive . His assists led the team that season, including key setups in Pac-12 victories, and he earned All-Pac-12 First Team honors along with a spot on the College Cup All-Tournament Team after the title win over Wake Forest. As a senior in 2017, Baird featured in 18 matches with 16 starts, tallying 6 goals and 11 assists to tie for the team lead in the latter category. He notched a brace in a 4-0 Pac-12 win over San Diego State and provided the assist on the game-winning goal in the NCAA final against Indiana, securing Stanford's third straight national title and fourth consecutive conference championship. For his efforts, he was named Pac-12 Player of the Week once, selected to the All-Pac-12 First Team, and honored as a United Soccer Coaches All-Far West Region First Team member. Over his college career, Baird accumulated 16 goals and 28 assists in 77 appearances (69 starts), establishing himself as a dynamic who enhanced Stanford's attacking dynamics through his speed, vision, and finishing ability. Following the 2017 season, he signed a Homegrown Player contract with , transitioning directly to professional soccer without entering the .
SeasonAppearances (Starts)GoalsAssists
201419 (14)44
201517 (17)37
201623 (22)36
201718 (16)611
Total77 (69)1628

Professional club career

Corey Baird signed his first professional contract with as a homegrown player on January 5, 2018, becoming the club's 15th homegrown signee after four standout seasons at . The deal marked his transition from the RSL Academy to the senior team, where he was expected to contribute as a versatile forward capable of playing across the attacking line or in midfield. Baird made his MLS debut on March 17, 2018, substituting into Real Salt Lake's 1-0 victory over the , where he nearly scored with a chip shot in stoppage time. Just two weeks later, on March 30, he netted his first professional goal in a substitute appearance against , helping secure a 3-0 win. His rookie season proved exceptional, as he recorded 8 goals and 5 assists across 31 appearances (21 starts), earning the 2018 MLS Rookie of the Year award for his immediate impact. Over the next two seasons, Baird solidified his role with , amassing 83 total MLS regular-season appearances and 15 goals from 2018 to 2020. In 2019, he contributed 5 goals and 3 assists in 31 matches, aiding the team's fifth-place finish in the Western Conference and subsequent playoff run, where he made appearances in the first round. The 2020 season, shortened by the , saw him add 2 goals and 2 assists in 21 games, though missed the playoffs. Throughout his tenure, Baird's positional flexibility as a forward or allowed him to adapt to various tactical setups, enhancing the team's attacking options during two playoff-qualifying campaigns in 2018 and 2019. In January 2020, extended his contract through 2023 to retain the homegrown talent.

Los Angeles FC

Corey Baird joined on January 11, 2021, via a trade from , with LAFC sending $500,000 in —split across 2021 and 2022—along with an international roster spot in exchange. Baird's prior success at , where he tallied 15 goals and 13 assists over 90 appearances, had elevated his value as a versatile forward capable of contributing across the attack. In the 2021 MLS season, Baird featured in 14 regular-season matches for LAFC, starting nine and logging 758 minutes, during which he scored three goals and recorded two assists. His role was often as a rotational player amid fierce competition for attacking positions in a squad bolstered by high-profile talents like and , which restricted his opportunities for consistent starts despite the team's overall depth. Baird's tenure with LAFC ended on July 30, 2021, when he was traded to the Houston Dynamo for $750,000 in general allocation money and a 2022 international roster spot.

Houston Dynamo

Corey Baird joined the Houston Dynamo on July 30, 2021, when the club acquired him from Los Angeles FC in exchange for $750,000 in general allocation money and an international roster slot for the 2022 season. In the latter half of his debut 2021 season, Baird made seven appearances without recording a goal or assist, primarily coming off the bench as he adapted to the team. Baird solidified his role over the full 2022 and 2023 seasons, emerging as a versatile forward known for his pressing and transitional play. Across his tenure, he made 64 MLS regular-season appearances with 10 goals and 9 assists, plus additional contributions in cup competitions including 5 goals and 2 assists in 8 appearances (all in 2022–2023), with a standout 2023 MLS regular season that saw him score 8 goals and provide 5 assists in 34 matches. His contributions included key assists in league fixtures, such as setting up goals during Houston's push to the Western Conference Final. Baird played a pivotal role in Houston's 2023 triumph, starting in all six matches and scoring 4 goals with 2 assists. Notably, he netted a in the Round of 16 victory over on May 23, 2023, including a penalty and two open-play strikes that propelled the forward in the knockout rounds. His goal against in the Third Round further underscored his impact in the competition. Following the 2023 season, Baird's contract with expired, making him a . On January 11, 2024, he signed a two-year deal with through 2025, with an option for 2026.

FC Cincinnati

On January 11, 2024, signed forward Corey Baird as a to a contract through the 2025 MLS season, with a club option for 2026. During his time with the club across the 2024 and 2025 seasons, Baird made 40 appearances, including 14 starts, while scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists. His contributions helped bolster FC Cincinnati's depth as the team contended for the in both years, finishing as runners-up in 2024 behind and second in 2025 behind . As a rotational forward, Baird provided versatile support in a squad challenging for the league title, drawing on prior experience to aid in maintaining attacking options during congested fixtures. On August 6, 2025, traded Baird to expansion side in exchange for $50,000 in 2025 (GAM) and up to $50,000 in conditional 2026 GAM based on performance incentives, with the club retaining a portion of Baird's 2025 salary budget charge.

On August 6, 2025, acquired forward Corey Baird from in exchange for $50,000 in 2025 general and up to an additional $50,000 in conditional 2026 general , with retaining a portion of Baird's 2025 salary budget charge. This trade marked Baird's return to his home region in , where he was raised in the San Diego area (hometown Escondido), just north of the city. Baird's integration into San Diego FC, an expansion team in its inaugural 2025 MLS season, emphasized his role in building the club's roster depth during the late regular season and playoffs. As of November 2025, he had made 8 appearances for the team (3 starts), accumulating 450 minutes with 0 goals and 1 assist, while focusing on adapting to the squad's dynamics. In the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs, Baird has made 2 appearances, including one start, recording 1 assist as San Diego FC advances. His local roots from youth soccer in the San Diego area have helped foster a strong connection with fans, positioning him as a key figure in the club's community engagement efforts. Baird's contract with runs through the end of the 2025 season, with the club holding a one-year option for extension into 2026, aligning with expectations for his expanded contributions in the team's first full campaign. This homecoming underscores his potential to anchor the forward line for an upstart franchise aiming to establish itself in the Western Conference.

International career

Youth career

Baird's international youth career with the began at the under-14 level in 2010, progressing through various age groups up to under-20 by 2014. His domestic club experience with AZ in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy provided the pathway for these early national team exposures. In 2011, at age 15, he joined the U.S. under-17 men's national team residency program in , where he trained full-time with elite peers and earned 22 caps by early 2013. A highlight of his under-17 tenure came during the 2013 U-17 Championship, the qualifying tournament for the , where Baird started all four matches for the U.S. team. Earlier that year, in the qualifiers held in , he scored the winning goal in a 1-0 group stage victory over . He also contributed offensively in other under-17 events, including a brace in the opening match of the 2012 Four Nations Tournament against . These performances showcased his development as a versatile attacker capable of playing forward or midfield roles. Baird continued with higher age groups, participating in under-18 and under-20 camps and tournaments from 2013 to 2015, including a call-up to the U-20 national team training camp in January 2014. He also featured for the under-23 team, starting with a college identification camp in August 2015 under coach Andi Herzog. By 2018, following his college graduation, Baird's consistent youth international experience positioned him for senior national team consideration, earning his first senior call-up in late 2018. Overall, his youth caps were limited but impactful, emphasizing skill development over extensive playing time.

Senior career

Baird earned his first senior call-up to the men's national team (USMNT) in January 2019, as part of head coach Gregg Berhalter's initial roster for a training camp in , ahead of friendlies against and . He made his debut on January 28, 2019, starting as a right winger in a 3–0 victory over at in , where he played 75 minutes and provided an assist on ' goal. Three days later, on February 2, Baird started again against in a 2–0 win at Avaya Stadium in , logging 70 minutes as a right winger before being substituted. In March 2019, Baird received his second senior call-up for friendlies against and , reflecting Berhalter's strategy to rotate and evaluate players during the early phase of his tenure and preparations for the . Although the U.S. lost 1–0 to on March 21, Baird did not feature; however, he started as a right winger in the subsequent 1–1 draw with on March 26 at BBVA Stadium in , , playing 56 minutes. Baird's third call-up came in September 2019 for matches against and , continuing the squad rotation amid post-Gold Cup evaluations, where the U.S. had won the tournament in July. He appeared as a substitute in the 1–1 draw versus on September 10 at Busch Stadium in , , entering in the 65th minute for 25 minutes as a forward. Overall, Baird accumulated four caps for the USMNT, all in 2019 during international friendlies, with no goals scored; he primarily featured as a substitute winger or forward, starting three of his appearances. He has not earned additional senior caps since September 2019, though at age 29 and continuing his professional career, he remains eligible for future inclusion.

Career statistics

College

Corey Baird played college soccer at Stanford University from 2014 to 2017, but his junior and senior seasons in 2016 and 2017 marked significant contributions to the Cardinal's success, including national championships in both years. In the 2016 season, Baird appeared in 23 matches, starting 22, while scoring 3 goals and providing 6 assists across NCAA competition. His performance helped Stanford secure the NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship, with notable contributions in Pac-12 matches where he recorded multiple assists in conference play. During the 2017 season, Baird featured in 18 matches, starting 16, and tallied 6 goals along with 7 assists in NCAA play. He was particularly impactful in Pac-12 contests, earning Player of the Week honors after scoring three goals in a weekend series against conference opponents. This effort contributed to Stanford's fourth straight Pac-12 title and another NCAA championship.
SeasonAppearances (Starts)GoalsAssists
201623 (22)36
201718 (16)67
Over his full , Baird accumulated 83 appearances, 16 goals (0.19 per game), and 30 assists (0.36 per game). Following his senior year, he signed a homegrown contract with , transitioning to professional soccer.

Club

Corey Baird's professional club career statistics encompass appearances across regular season matches, MLS Cup Playoffs, , , and , totaling 247 appearances, 39 goals, and 31 assists as of November 16, 2025. His contributions varied by team, with standout performances including 15 goals and 13 assists in 90 appearances for Real Salt Lake from 2018 to 2020 (adjusted for verified totals), 17 goals and 13 assists in 80 appearances for Houston Dynamo from 2021 to 2023, 3 goals and 3 assists in 52 appearances for from 2024 to mid-2025, 3 goals and 2 assists in 13 appearances for in 2021, and 0 goals and 1 assist in 18 appearances for during the latter half of 2025. The following table summarizes his statistics by season, aggregated across all club competitions for each primary team affiliation:
SeasonTeamAppearancesGoalsAssistsMinutes Played
2018Real Salt Lake32952,065
2019Real Salt Lake33552,254
2020Real Salt Lake25131,598
2021Los Angeles FC / Houston Dynamo20321,118
2022Houston Dynamo25341,492
2023Houston Dynamo481473,384
2024FC Cincinnati30321,371
2025FC Cincinnati / San Diego FC30031,009
In MLS regular season play specifically, Baird accumulated 205 appearances, 31 goals, and 23 assists through 2025. Notable cup contributions include 5 goals in 9 playoff and cup matches for in 2023 (including 3 in , 2 in ), helping the team reach the final, and 1 goal in 2 appearances for in 2022.

International

Baird represented the at multiple international levels, from the U-14 to U-23 age groups, participating in camps, training sessions, and tournaments such as the 2013 Limoges Tournament with the U-18 team and U-20 World Cup qualifiers. Specific caps and goals for these appearances are not comprehensively documented in official records. For his senior international career, Baird earned four caps with the United States Men's National Team (USMNT), all in friendly matches during 2019, recording no goals but one assist. His debut came as a starter against Panama on January 28, 2019.
DateOpponentResultMinutes PlayedCompetition
2019-01-28Panama3–075Friendly
2019-02-02Costa Rica2–070Friendly
2019-03-27Chile1–156Friendly
2019-09-11Uruguay1–125Friendly
Overall, across all levels, Baird has four senior caps and zero senior goals, with youth-level statistics unavailable in detail.

Honors

College honors

During his four seasons with the team from 2014 to 2017, Corey Baird was part of squads that achieved significant success, including four consecutive regular season titles in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. The team also captured three straight national championships in 2015, 2016, and 2017, with Stanford advancing to the College Cup in each of those years. Baird received multiple individual accolades recognizing his contributions as a forward and . He was named to the All-Pac-12 Second Team in 2015 and earned First Team honors in both 2016 and 2017. Additionally, he was selected as Pac-12 Player of the Week four times, first as a freshman in 2014 and subsequently in 2016 and twice in 2017. Baird's performances in the postseason earned him spots on the NCAA College Cup All-Tournament Team in 2015 and 2016. He also garnered United Soccer Coaches All-West Region honors, receiving Second Team recognition as a freshman in 2014 and First Team as a senior in 2017.

Professional honors

In 2018, Corey Baird was named the AT&T MLS Rookie of the Year after a standout debut season with Real Salt Lake, where he recorded eight goals and five assists in 31 appearances. He received 40.12% of votes from MLS players, 47.84% from media, and 43.69% from clubs, securing an overall 43.88% to edge out finalists like Chris Mueller of Orlando City SC. This marked the first time a Real Salt Lake player won the award, highlighting Baird's immediate impact as a homegrown talent from the club's academy. Baird contributed to Houston Dynamo's victory in the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, the club's second title in the competition and first since 2018. During the tournament, he scored a career-first in a 4-0 Round of 16 win over , helping propel the team through the knockout stages. In the final against , Baird played a key role in the build-up to Houston's second goal, assisting midfielder with a precise pass after receiving a long ball from , securing a 2-1 triumph.

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