Tommy Redding

Tommy Redding

Personal information
Full name	Thomas Redding
Date of birth	(1997-01-24) January 24, 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth	San Diego, California, United States
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s)	Center back
Youth career
2012–2013	IMG Soccer Academy
2013–2014	Chicago Magic PSG
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2014	Orlando City	16	(0)
2015–2017	Orlando City	38	(0)
2015	→ Wilmington Hammerheads (loan)	1	(0)
2016–2017	→ Orlando City B	3	(0)
2018	New York Red Bulls	1	(0)
2018	→ New York Red Bulls II	2	(0)
International career‡
2012–2013	United States U17	12	(0)
2014–2015	United States U18	4	(0)
2014–2017	United States U20	14	(0)
Medal record Representing   United States Winner CONCACAF U-20 Championship 2017
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 13, 2018 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of June 4, 2017

Thomas Redding (born January 24, 1997) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a defender.

Club career

Orlando City

Born in San Diego, California and growing up in Oviedo, Florida, Redding began his youth career with IMG Soccer Academy and Chicago Magic PSG in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. His play at the youth level attracted the interest of Orlando City and on March 11, 2014, Redding signed both a USL Pro contract and an MLS contract with Orlando City becoming the club's first ever homegrown player. ^[1]

On May 14, 2014, Redding made his professional debut with Orlando City in the United Soccer League, starting in a 1–0 victory over Arizona United. ^[2] He ended the season appearing in 18 matches for the club.

On July 30, 2015, Redding was loaned to Wilmington Hammerheads FC. ^[3] He only appeared in one match for Wilmington during his brief loan spell. Upon returning, he made his Major League Soccer debut for Orlando City in a 0–0 draw on August 8, 2015, against the Philadelphia Union. ^[4] On October 3, 2015, Redding was diagnosed with a concussion after colliding with teammate Rafael Ramos during a match against the Montreal Impact. ^{[5] [6]}

On July 4, 2016, Redding suffered a hamstring injury. ^[7] After missing five matches due to the injury, Redding was loaned to Orlando City B on August 5, 2016. ^[8]

Redding dealt with plantar fasciitis during the 2017 season. ^{[9] [10]}

New York Red Bulls

On January 3, 2018, Redding was traded to New York Red Bulls, along with teammate Carlos Rivas, in exchange for Sacha Kljestan and $150,000 of Target Allocation Money. ^[11] Redding was loaned to affiliate side New York Red Bulls II during March 2018. On March 17, 2018, he made his first appearance for Red Bulls II, appearing as a starter in a 2–1 victory over Toronto FC II in the opening match of the season. ^[12] Redding made his first MLS appearance for the Red Bulls on March 31. ^[13] On August 5, 2018, Redding was placed on season-ending injury reserve after undergoing shoulder surgery. ^[14] Redding was released by the Red Bulls at the end of their 2018 season. ^[15]

In January 2019, Redding was a trialist for Columbus Crew SC on their preseason roster. ^[16]

International career

Redding was named by United States U20 coach Tab Ramos to participate in the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup in South Korea, where he played in two of the USA's five matches. ^[17]

Career statistics

As of 13 July 2018 ^{[18] [19]}

Club	Season	League			Playoffs [lower-alpha 1]		Cup		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Orlando City (USL)	2014	USL	15	0	1	0	2	0	–		18	0
Orlando City	2015	MLS	2	0	–		0	0	–		2	0
	2016		18	0	–		2	0	–		20	0
	2017		18	0	–		1	0	–		19	0
	Total		38	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	41	0
Wilmington Hammerheads (loan)	2015	USL	1	0	–		0	0	–		1	0
Orlando City B (loan)	2016	USL	2	0	0	0	–		–		2	0
	2017		1	0	–		–		–		1	0
	Total		3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
New York Red Bulls	2018	MLS	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
New York Red Bulls II (loan)	2018	USL	2	0	0	0	–		–		2	0
Career total			60	0	1	0	5	0	0	0	66	0

1. Appearance in the USL Cup Playoffs

Honors

New York Red Bulls

• MLS Supporters' Shield (1): 2018

United States U20

• CONCACAF Under-20 Championship (1): 2017 ^[20]

References

1. "Orlando City Signs Thomas Redding as First Homegrown Player". Orlando City Soccer Club. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
2. "Arizona United SC come close against USL Pro's top team, but fall just short". azcentral.com. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
3. "Orlando City's Tommy Redding Loaned to Wilmington Hammerheads". Wilmington Hammerheads. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
4. "Tommy Redding Makes Fantastic MLS Debut". Orlandocitysc.com. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
5. "Match Recap: Lions Down Montreal Impact 2-1 for Fourth Consecutive Win, Continue Playoff Pursuit | Orlando City Soccer Club".
6. "Bye Week Comes At The Perfect Time For Orlando City | Orlando City Soccer Club".
7. "Orlando City Draws Chicago Fire 2-2 | Orlando City Soccer Club".
8. "Orlando City Loans Higuita, Redding and Ambrose to OCB for Upcoming Match | Orlando City Soccer Club".
9. DelGallo, Alicia. "Tommy Redding returns from U.S. U-20 team, excels with Orlando City". orlandosentinel.com.
10. DelGallo, Alicia. "Tommy Redding bounces back after PRP treatment". orlandosentinel.com.
11. "New York Red Bulls acquire Carlos Rivas and Tommy Redding from Orlando City SC". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
12. "USL Post-Match Notes: NYRB II Defeat TFC II, 2–1, in Home Opener at Red Bull Arena". newyorkredbulls.com. March 17, 2018. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
13. "Post-Game Notes: Red Bulls Fall Just Short in Orlando | New York Red Bulls".
14. "INJURY UPDATE, pres. by HSS: Tommy Redding Placed on Season-Ending Injury Reserve | New York Red Bulls".
15. "New York Red Bulls Announce End of Season Roster Updates". NewYorkRedBulls.com.
16. Citro, Michael (January 23, 2019). "Former Lion Tommy Redding on Trial with Columbus Crew". The Mane Land.
17. "Tommy Redding Named To U.S. Roster For 2017 U-20 FIFA World Cup". Orlandocitysc.com/. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
18. "Tommy Redding | MLSsoccer.com".
19. "USA - T. Redding - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
20. "U-20 MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM CLAIMS FIRST CONCACAF U-20 CHAMPIONSHIP WITH SHOOTOUT WIN VS. HONDURAS". ussoccer.com. March 5, 2017.

External links

• Tommy Redding at Major League Soccer
• Tommy Redding at Soccerway