Aidan Stokes (born January 14, 2008) is a footballer who plays for Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls and MLS Next Pro side New York Red Bulls II. Born in the United States, represents Wales at youth level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | January 14, 2008 | ||
| Place of birth | Totowa, New Jersey, United States | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | New York Red Bulls | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| New York Red Bulls | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | New York Red Bulls II | 1 | (0) |
| 2024– | New York Red Bulls | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2023 | United States U15 | 2 | (0) |
| 2023– | Wales U16 | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 1, 2024 | |||
Club career
editNew York Red Bulls
editBorn in New Jersey, Stokes joined the New York Red Bulls Academy and featured within Red Bulls Academy from the U-15 level up to U-17 level. On 19 April 2023, Stokes signed an MLS NEXT Pro contract for the 2023 season, joining the first team on an MLS contract for 2024 through the 2027 MLS season, with an option for 2028.[1]
On 20 March 2024, Stokes made his professional debut, appearing as a starter for New York Red Bulls II in a 5–1 victory over Hudson Valley Hammers in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup.[2]
International
editStokes is eligible to represent both the United States and Wales national teams. During March 2023, Stokes was called in to the United States Youth National Team U-15 camp, and made one appearance with the side.[3]
During November 2023, Stokes was selected to represent the U-16 Wales Youth National Team for the Victory Shield Tournament in Wales.[4] He went on to make two appearances for Wales during the tournament.
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 20 March 2024[5]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup [a] | League Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| New York Red Bulls II | 2023 | MLS Next Pro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
- ^ Includes U.S. Open Cup
References
edit- ^ "New York Red Bulls II Sign Academy Goalkeeper Aidan Stokes to an MLS NEXT Pro Contract, With Path to Sign First Team Deal as a Homegrown in 2024". newyorkredbulls.com. April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ "NYRBII- Hudson Valley (5-1)". espn.com.
- ^ "Aidan Stokes, Julian Hall Called In To USYNT U-15 Camp". newyorkredbulls.com. March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II Goalkeeper Aidan Stokes Called in to U-16 Wales Youth National Team for Upcoming Victory Shield Tournament". newyorkredbulls.com. March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "A. Stokes". Soccerway. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
External links
edit- Aidan Stokes at Soccerway