Alex Rando
Alexander Rando (born April 15, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays for New York City FC II in the MLS Next Pro.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 II | ||
| Number | 54 | ||
| 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) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 20, 2022 | |||
Playing career
Youth
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]
College
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]
Professional
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]
References
- "Academy Roster | New York City FC". Archived from the original on 2021-05-23. Retrieved 2021-05-23.
- "NYCFC". nyfc.ussoccerda.com. Archived from the original on 2021-05-23. Retrieved 2021-05-23.
- "Alex Rando". Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site. July 20, 2020.
- "Cardinal's Class Announced". Stanford University Athletics.
- "Rando Ready to Anchor UVA Defense". Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site. February 23, 2021.
- Rodriguez, Alicia (May 23, 2021). "Another tough loss for Las Vegas Lights, this time 5-1 vs. Phoenix Rising". Angels on Parade.
- "Phoenix Rising FC vs. Las Vegas Lights FC - May 22, 2021 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
- FC, New York City. "New York City Football Club Announces Players Signed to NYCFC II Contracts for the Newly Formed MLS NEXT Pro | RSL Monarchs". New York City FC.