Kyle Zajec

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Kyle Zajec
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Personal information
Date of birth (1997-03-28) March 28, 1997 (age 24)
Place of birth Westport, Connecticut, United States
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
2002–2011 Beachside SC
2011–2015 New York Red Bulls
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2015–2018 Georgetown Hoyas 62 (5)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2015 New York Red Bulls II 3 (0)
2016–2018 New York Red Bulls U-23 34 (2)
2019–2021 New York Red Bulls II 43 (5)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league onlyand correct as of November 4, 2021

Kyle Zajec (born March 28, 1997) is an American soccer player who most recently played as a midfielder.

Contents

Career

Early career

Zajec started his career with the New York Red Bulls academy when he was 13. [1] After an impressive academy career, Zajec verbally committed to join the Georgetown University Hoyas in 2015. [1] In his four season with the Hoyas, Zajec appeared in 62 matches and scored five goals. During his college years, Zajec also played for New York Red Bulls U-23. [2]

Professional

On March 27, 2015, it was announced that Zajec had signed an amateur agreement to play for the New York Red Bulls II of the United Soccer League. The deal would allow him to play competitive soccer in a professional league without losing his college eligibility. [1] On March 28, 2015, Zajec made his debut for Red Bulls II against Rochester Rhinos. He started and played the whole match as the Red Bulls II drew 0–0. [3]

On March 8, 2019, Zajec signed his first professional contract with New York Red Bulls II. [4] On May 31, 2019, Zajec scored his first two goals as a professional in a 4-0 victory over Bethlehem Steel FC. [5]

Following the 2021 season, Zajec's contract option was declined by New York. [6]

Career statistics

As of May 24, 2015 [7]
ClubSeasonLeagueLeague CupDomestic CupInternationalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
New York Red Bulls II 2015 USL 300000——30
New York Red Bulls U-23 2016 USL2 120000000120
2017 USL2 9000000090
2018 [2] USL2 132210000153
New York Red Bulls II 2019 USL 2040000——204
2020 USL 400000——40
2021 USL 000000——00
Career total616210000637

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Burge, Bob (March 27, 2015). "Boys soccer: Westport's Zajec signs an amateur agreement with New York Red Bulls". The Hour. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Kyle Zajec #8·M". uslleaguetwo.com.
  3. ↑ "New York Red Bulls II 0-0 Rochester Rhinos". Soccerway.
  4. ↑ "NYRB II Strengthen Roster Ahead of Season Opener". newyorkredbulls.com.
  5. ↑ "Match Recap: NYRB II Dominate Bethlehem Steel FC at MSU Soccer Park Opener". newyorkredbulls.com.
  6. ↑ "New York Red Bulls II Announce End of Year Roster Decisions | New York Red Bulls". nysoccer.
  7. ↑ Kyle Zajec at Soccerway
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