Personal information | |||
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Full name | Alexander Rando | ||
Date of birth | April 15, 2001 | ||
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 | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019 | Stanford Cardinal | 0 | (0) |
2020 | Virginia Cavaliers | 10 | (0) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (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.
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]
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]
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]
Rando has dual citizenship, holding an Irish passport through his mother. [5]
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