Jayden Reid (American soccer)
American soccer player (born 2001)
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Jayden Reid (born August 30, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a left-back for Major League Soccer club Sporting Kansas City.
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Jayden Reid (left) playing for New York Red Bulls Academy in 2018. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jayden Reid | ||
| Date of birth | August 30, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Elmont, New York, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position | Left-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sporting Kansas City | ||
| Number | 99 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2013 | Jigs Soccer Academy | ||
| 2013–2015 | New York Red Bulls Academy | ||
| 2015–2017 | Blau Weiss Gottschee | ||
| 2017–2019 | New York Red Bulls Academy | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2022 | Connecticut Huskies | 51 | (3) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021 | New York Red Bulls U-23 | 6 | (0) |
| 2022 | Long Island Rough Riders | 9 | (1) |
| 2023 | New York Red Bulls | 1 | (0) |
| 2023 | → New York Red Bulls II (loan) | 21 | (0) |
| 2024 | St. Louis City 2 | 13 | (0) |
| 2024 | → St. Louis City SC (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | St. Louis City SC | 19 | (0) |
| 2025 | → St. Louis City 2 (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2026– | Sporting Kansas City | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of February 3, 2026 | |||
Early life
Reid began playing youth soccer with Jigs Soccer Academy at age eight, before joining the New York Red Bulls Academy, where he spent five years.[1] He later played with Blau Weiss Gottschee.[2]
College career
In 2019, Reid began attending the University of Connecticut, where he played for the UConn Huskies men's soccer team.[3] On September 14, 2021, he scored his first collegiate goal and recorded two assists in a 4–0 victory over the Yale Bulldogs.[4] For his senior season in 2022, he was named a team captain.[5] Following the 2022 season, Reid was named to the All-Big East Third Team.[6]
Club career
In 2021, Reid played with the New York Red Bulls U23 team in USL League Two.[7] In 2022, he joined the Long Island Rough Riders in USL League Two.[8]
In December 2022, Reid signed a homegrown player contract with Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls ahead of the 2023 season, with club options for 2024 through 2026.[9] He spent most of the season with the second team, New York Red Bulls II in MLS Next Pro,[10] making his professional debut on March 25, 2023, against Columbus Crew 2.[11] Reid made his MLS debut on May 17, 2023, against Toronto FC.[12] At the conclusion of the 2023 season, the Red Bulls declined his contract option for 2024.[13]
In February 2024, Reid signed with St. Louis City 2 in MLS Next Pro for the 2024 season, with an option for 2025.[14] In June and July 2024, he was signed to the St. Louis City SC first team on three short-term loan agreements.[15][16][17] He made his first-team debut on June 22, 2024, against Atlanta United FC, playing the full 90 minutes and recording an assist.[18][19] In July 2024, Reid signed a full first-team contract with St. Louis City SC for the remainder of the 2024 season, with options for 2025 and 2026.[20][21] On November 25, 2025, Reid's contract option was declined.[22]
On February 3, 2026, Reid signed a one-season contract with Sporting Kansas City with a team option for two more seasons.[23]
Style of play
Primarily deployed as a left-back, Reid is also capable of playing as a wing-back or a wide midfielder. Known for his exceptional acceleration and pace, he frequently beats defenders on overlapping runs.[24] Reid often attempts tricks and skill moves with varying degrees of success.[25]