Alex Rando

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Alex Rando
Personal information
Full name Alexander Rando
Date of birth (2001-04-15) April 15, 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth New York, New York, United States
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 New York City FC
Youth career
2015–2019 New York City FC
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2019 Stanford Cardinal 0 (0)
2020 Virginia Cavaliers 10 (0)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2021 Las Vegas Lights 27 (0)
2022– New York City FC II 18 (0)
2024– New York City FC 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 20, 2022

Alexander Rando (born April 15, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays for New York City FC in Major League Soccer.

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Playing career

Youth

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

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

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

Rando has dual citizenship, holding an Irish passport through his mother. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Academy Roster | New York City FC". Archived from the original on 2021-05-23. Retrieved 2021-05-23.
  2. ↑ "NYCFC". nyfc.ussoccerda.com. Archived from the original on 2021-05-23. Retrieved 2021-05-23.
  3. 1 2 "Alex Rando". Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site. July 20, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Cardinal's Class Announced". Stanford University Athletics.
  5. 1 2 3 "Rando Ready to Anchor UVA Defense". Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site. February 23, 2021.
  6. ↑ Rodriguez, Alicia (May 23, 2021). "Another tough loss for Las Vegas Lights, this time 5-1 vs. Phoenix Rising". Angels on Parade.
  7. ↑ "Phoenix Rising FC vs. Las Vegas Lights FC - May 22, 2021 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ new-york-city-fc-sign-goalkeeper-alex-rando-to-a-first-team-contract


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