College career
In 2021, McDonald began attending the Indiana University Bloomington, where he played for the men's soccer team. [2] On September 26, 2021, he scored his first collegiate goal, in a 1-0 victory over the Michigan State Spartans. [3] Ahead of his junior season in 2023, he was named a Big Ten Conference Player to Watch. [4] At the end of the season, he was named to the All-Big Ten First Team. [5] Despite being drafted in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft, McDonald elected to return to Indiana for his final season of college eligibility. [6] Ahead of his senior season in 2024, he was named to the Big Ten Player to Watch list. [7] At the end of the season, he was named to the All-Big Ten Fist Team and All-North Region First Team. [8] [9]
Club career
In August 2020, McDonald signed an Academy contract with USL Championship club Indy Eleven. [10] In 2021, he re-signed with the club on another academy contract. [11]
In 2022, he played with the North Carolina Fusion U23 in USL League Two. [12]
At the 2024 MLS SuperDraft, McDonald was selected in the third round (59th overall) by Toronto FC. [1] However, rather than to turn professional immediately, he chose to return to college for his senior season in 2024. [13] He subsequently joined Salem City FC (re-branded from North Carolina Fusion U23) in USL League Two for the 2024 season. [14]
In January 2025, he attended pre-season with the Toronto FC first team, impressing the coaches, however, he suffered an injury impeding his progress. [15] In March 2025, he signed a professional contract with their second team, Toronto FC II, in MLS Next Pro. [16] He made his debut on March 28 against New England Revolution II, in a substitute appearance. [17] On April 18, 2025, he started his first match and scored his first goal in a match against Carolina Core FC. [18]
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