Zach Carroll

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Zach Carroll
Personal information
Full name Zachary Carroll [1]
Date of birth (1994-03-16) March 16, 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Grand Blanc, Michigan, United States
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Position(s) Defender
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2012–2013 Virginia Cavaliers 24 (4)
2014–2015 Michigan State Spartans 40 (7)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2013 RVA FC 3 (3)
2014 Michigan Bucks 10 (1)
2016 New York Red Bulls 0 (0)
2016 → New York Red Bulls II (loan) 5 (0)
2016 New York Red Bulls II 20 (0)
2017 Orlando City B 24 (2)
2018–2019 Reno 1868 50 (3)
2020–2022 Memphis 901 62 (4)
2023 Las Vegas Lights 30 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of March 25, 2024

Zach Carroll (born March 16, 1994) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender.

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Career

Early career

Carroll attended Grand Blanc High School where he was a member of the varsity soccer team, as well as the placekicker for the football team. In 2011, Carroll was a member of the United States U-17 National Team, starting at center back for both the U-17 World Cup in Mexico, as well as the CONCACAF Tournament in Jamaica, where he won Gold. In 2011, Carroll was named NSCAA National Boys High School Player of the Year, an NSCAA All-American, Michigan's Mr. Soccer, and Michigan's Gatorade Player of the Year. [2] At the collegiate level, Carroll played soccer with the University of Virginia for his freshman and sophomore season before transferring to Michigan State University for his junior and senior seasons.

Professional

Carroll playing for New York Red Bulls II in 2016 NYRBII-Orlando.jpg
Carroll playing for New York Red Bulls II in 2016

On January 14, 2016 Carroll was selected by the New York Red Bulls in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft as the 38th pick. [3] After a successful preseason, Carroll signed his first professional contract days before the 2016 season on March 3. [4] Carroll made his first MLS bench appearance on March 12 as an unused sub in a 3–0 defeat to the Montreal Impact.

On March 26, the New York Red Bulls announced that they had loaned Carroll and six other first team players to New York Red Bulls II for their home opener. [5] He went on to make his professional debut for New York Red Bulls II on March 26, appearing as a starter in a 2–2 draw against Toronto FC II. [6]

Carroll was waived by the club on May 5, following the signing of defender, Aurélien Collin. [7] On May 20, he rejoined the organization signing with New York Red Bulls II. [8] On October 18, 2016 Carroll was named to the 2016 USL All-League Second Team, as he helped the club to the USL regular season title. [9] On October 23, 2016 Carroll helped the club to a 5–1 victory over Swope Park Rangers in the 2016 USL Cup Final. [10]

Carroll was released by Red Bulls II in November 2016. [11]

On December 1, 2016, Carroll was signed by Orlando City B of USL for the 2017 season. [12]

Carroll signed with Reno 1868 FC for the 2018 season on December 19, 2017. [13]

Carroll was announced as a new signing for USL Championship side Las Vegas Lights on January 25, 2023. [14]


Career statistics

As of May 1, 2016
ClubSeasonLeagueMLS Cup/PlayoffsUS Open Cup CONCACAF Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
New York Red Bulls 2016 0000000000
Total0000000000
New York Red Bulls II 2016 250400000290
Career total250400000290

Honors

Club

New York Red Bulls II

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References

  1. ↑ "Zach Carroll New York Red Bulls Bio". NewYorkRedBulls.com.
  2. ↑ Stejskal, Sam (January 8, 2016). "10 things about Zach Carroll: Michigan State's "gentle giant" inspired by existentialism, hockey and Nemanja Vidic". MLSSoccer.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Former Spartan Zach Carroll Drafted by the New York Red Bulls". MSUSpartans.com.
  4. ↑ "New York Red Bulls Sign SuperDraft Picks Zach Carroll and Justin Bilyeu". NewYorkRedBulls.com.
  5. ↑ "New York Red Bulls Loan Seven Players to NYRB II" . Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Allen Leads Red Bulls II Rally in 2–2 Draw". USLSoccer.com.
  7. ↑ "New York Red Bulls Waive Defender Zach Carroll". NewYorkRedBulls.com.
  8. ↑ "New York Red Bulls II Sign Zach Carroll". NewYorkRedBulls.com.
  9. ↑ "2016 USL All-League Teams Unveiled". uslsoccer.com. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Allen's Hat Trick Leads Red Bulls II to USL Cup". uslsoccer.com. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
  11. ↑ USLSoccer com Staff (November 21, 2016). "Long's Return Leads Red Bulls II Roster Moves". USL Championship.
  12. ↑ "Orlando City B Signs Three Defenders for 2017 USL Season | Orlando City Soccer Club".
  13. ↑ Amato, Aldo (December 19, 2017). "Reno 1868 FC Inks Standout Defender Zach Carroll". Reno 1868 FC.
  14. ↑ "LIGHTS FC ANNOUNCE NEW COACHING STAFF & INITIAL PLAYER SIGNINGS FOR 2023 SEASON".
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