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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (1997-03-28)March 28, 1997 (age 28) | ||
| Place of birth | Westport, Connecticut, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position | 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 as of November 4, 2021 | |||
Kyle Zajec (born March 28, 1997) is an Americansoccer player who most recently played as amidfielder.
Zajec started his career with theNew York Red Bulls academy when he was 13.[1] After an impressive academy career, Zajec verbally committed to join theGeorgetown UniversityHoyas 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 forNew York Red Bulls U-23.[2]
On March 27, 2015, it was announced that Zajec had signed an amateur agreement to play for theNew York Red Bulls II of theUnited 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 againstRochester 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 withNew York Red Bulls II.[4] On May 31, 2019, Zajec scored his first two goals as a professional in a 4–0 victory overBethlehem Steel FC.[5]
Following the 2021 season, Zajec's contract option was declined by New York.[6]
| Club | Season | League | League Cup | Domestic Cup | International | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
