Nico Cavallo
American soccer player (born 2001)
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Nicholas Cavallo (born December 27, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays for New York City FC in Major League Soccer.
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Cavallo with New York City FC in 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nicholas Cavallo | ||
| Date of birth | December 27, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Richmond, Virginia, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Position | Left-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | New York City FC | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Richmond Strikers | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2023 | Davidson Wildcats | 58 | (1) |
| 2024 | UCLA Bruins | 19 | (1) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Long Island Rough Riders | 30 | (0) |
| 2024 | Asheville City SC | 11 | (0) |
| 2025– | New York City FC | 21 | (0) |
| 2025– | New York City FC II | 5 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of May 4, 2026 | |||
Playing career
Youth
Cavallo was born in Richmond, Virginia where he played club soccer with local side Richmond Strikers.[1]
College
In 2020, Cavallo attended Davidson College to play college soccer. He played four seasons with the Wildcats, making 58 appearances, scoring one goal and tallying eight assists.[2] In 2024, Cavallo attended University of California, Los Angeles as a graduate student, where he earned all-Big Ten Second-Team honors after making 19 appearances with one goal and two assists to his name.[3]
Whilst at college, Cavallo also spent time in the USL League Two with Long Island Rough Riders in 2022 and 2023,[4] and Asheville City SC in 2024.[5][6]
Professional
On December 20, 2024, Cavallo was selected 88th overall in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft by New York City FC.[7][8][9] He earned a first time contract with the club on February 21, 2025, signing a one-year deal.[10][11]Resigned a one-year deal for the 2026 season.
