Kyle Zajec
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | March 28, 1997 | ||
Place of birth | Westport, Connecticut, United States | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
2002–2011 | Beachside SC | ||
2011–2015 | New York Red Bulls | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015–2018 | Georgetown Hoyas | 62 | (5) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (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) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 4, 2021 |
Kyle Zajec (born March 28, 1997) is an American soccer player who most recently played as a midfielder.
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]
Club | Season | League | League Cup | Domestic Cup | International | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
New York Red Bulls II | 2015 | USL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 |
New York Red Bulls U-23 | 2016 | USL2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
2017 | USL2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
2018[2] | USL2 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 | |
New York Red Bulls II | 2019 | USL | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 20 | 4 |
2020 | USL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4 | 0 | |
2021 | USL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | |
Career total | 61 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 7 |
References
- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ a b "Kyle Zajec #8·M". uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II 0-0 Rochester Rhinos". Soccerway.
- ^ "NYRB II Strengthen Roster Ahead of Season Opener". newyorkredbulls.com.
- ^ "Match Recap: NYRB II Dominate Bethlehem Steel FC at MSU Soccer Park Opener". newyorkredbulls.com.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II Announce End of Year Roster Decisions | New York Red Bulls". nysoccer.
- ^ Kyle Zajec at Soccerway
External links
- Georgetown profile
- New York Red Bulls II profile
- Kyle Zajec at USL Championship
- Kyle Zajec at FBref.com
- Kyle Zajec at WorldFootball.net
- 1997 births
- Living people
- American men's soccer players
- Soccer players from Fairfield County, Connecticut
- People from Westport, Connecticut
- Men's association football midfielders
- New York Red Bulls players
- Georgetown Hoyas men's soccer players
- New York Red Bulls II players
- New York Red Bulls U-23 players
- USL Championship players
- USL League Two players