Aiden McFadden
Aiden McFadden (born September 28, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Major League Soccer club Atlanta United.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | September 28, 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger, full-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Atlanta United | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Penn Fusion | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2020 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 55 | (8) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 | West Chester United | 6 | (4) |
| 2021–2023 | Atlanta United 2 | 54 | (9) |
| 2022– | Atlanta United | 11 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Memphis 901 (loan) | 12 | (1) |
| 2024– | Atlanta United 2 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 March 2024 | |||
Career edit
College and amateur edit
McFadden played four years of college soccer at University of Notre Dame between 2017 and 2020, although missing the 2017 season due to injury. During his time with the Fighting Irish, McFadden made 55 appearances, scoring 8 goals and tallying 6 assists.[1]
In 2018, McFadden also appeared for NPSL side West Chester United.[2]
Professional edit
On January 21, 2021, McFadden was selected 59th overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Atlanta United.[3] On April 21, 2021, McFadden signed with Atlanta's USL Championship side Atlanta United 2.[4] He made his debut on April 24, 2021, starting against Louisville City.[5]
On March 5, 2022, McFadden was called up to the Atlanta United first team squad, and made a 90th-minute substitute appearance during a 0–3 loss to Colorado Rapids.[6]
On July 8, 2022, McFadden moved permanently to the Atlanta first team roster.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Aiden McFadden". Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Official Athletics Website. July 9, 2018.
- ^ Ralph, Matthew (November 16, 2020). "Watch: Aiden McFadden sends Notre Dame through to the ACC semifinals". Brotherly Game.
- ^ "Atlanta United selects Josh Bauer and Aiden McFadden in 2021 MLS SuperDraft | Atlanta United FC". Atlutd.com. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
- ^ "Atlanta United 2 signs Aiden McFadden | Atlanta United FC". Atlutd.com. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
- ^ "Louisville City FC vs. Atlanta United 2 - April 24, 2021 | USLChampionship.com". Uslchampionship.com.
- ^ "COLvsATL 03-05-2022 | 2022 MLS Match Recap". Mlssoccer.com.
- ^ "Atlanta United sign Aiden McFadden through 2022". Mlssoccer.com. Retrieved August 8, 2022.