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 | |||
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Full name | Alexander Rando | ||
Date of birth | (2001-04-15) April 15, 2001 (age 21) | ||
Place of birth | New York, New York, United States | ||
Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Club 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 |
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]
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]
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]
Rando has dual citizenship, holding an Irish passport through his mother.[5]
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