Aiden Rushenas
Aiden Rushenas (born May 23, 2003) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for the HFX Wanderers in the Canadian Premier League.
| Rushenas in 2023 at Wanderers Grounds | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | May 23, 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | HFX Wanderers FC | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Weston Wolves SC | |||
| Glen Shields SC | |||
| 2021 | North Toronto Nitros | ||
| 2022 | HFX Wanderers | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Dalhousie Tigers | 23 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022 | HFX Wanderers | 0 | (0) |
| 2023– | HFX Wanderers | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 4, 2023 | |||
Early life edit
He played with Glen Shields SC in the Ontario Soccer League’s U21 division, where he was named the 2019 Provincial Elite Goalkeeper of the Season.[1] In 2021, he trained with the North Toronto Nitros of League1 Ontario.[1] In 2022, he played with the HFX Wanderers U23 team.[2]
University career edit
In May 2021, Rushenas committed to attend Dalhousie University to play for the men's soccer team, beginning in September 2021.[1] In his rookie season in 2021, he won the starting keeper role and went on to play every minute for the team that season[3] and led the Atlantic University Sport Conference in saves with 81.[4][5] In September 2022, he was named the AUS Male Athlete of the Week.[6][7] At the end of the 2022 season, he was named an AUS Second Team All Star.[8]
Club career edit
During the 2022 season, Rushenas trained with the HFX Wanderers of the Canadian Premier League and signed a short-term contract to serve as the substitute goalkeeper in their match on August 1 against York United, as the team was short a goalkeeper.[9] He also played with the HFX Wanderers U23 side that season.[10] In December 2022, he was selected by the Wanderers in the second round (10th overall) of the 2023 CPL-U Sports Draft.[11][12] In April 2023, he signed a developmental contract with the Wanderers, allowing him to maintain his university eligibility. [13] On August 1, with his U Sports contract set to soon expire, he extended his contract for the remainder of the 2023 season.[14][15] He signed a professional contract for the 2024 season, with an option for 2025.[16][17]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Tigers add Rushenas for 2021-22 season". Dalhousie Tigers. May 27, 2021.
- ^ Scott, Thomas (September 5, 2022). "A taste of pro at home". The Dalhousie Gazette.
- ^ Dyment, Luke (November 12, 2021). "Immediate Impact from Tigers Rookie". The Dalhousie Gazette.
- ^ Scott, Thomas (October 3, 2022). "Tigers feel like family early in season". The Dalhousie Gazette.
- ^ Palov, Willy (August 2, 2023). "Wanderers sign Dalhousie product Aiden Rushenas". SaltWire Network.
- ^ "Memorial's Walsh and Dalhousie's Rushenas named Subway AUS Athletes of the Week". Atlantic University Sport. September 27, 2022.
- ^ "Rushenas named AUS Athlete of the Week". Dalhousie University. September 27, 2022.
- ^ "Rushenas & Routledge earn AUS recognition". Dalhousie Tigers. November 1, 2022.
- ^ "'Worked hard to get where he is': Wanderers sign Aiden Rushenas to a CPL – U SPORTS contract". HFX Wanderers FC. April 4, 2023.
- ^ Scott, Thomas (February 4, 2023). "Rushenas drafted by HFX Wanderers". The Dalhousie Gazette.
- ^ "Wanderers select Stolar and Rushenas in CPL – U SPORTS Draft". HFX Wanderers FC. December 15, 2022.
- ^ "Rushenas drafted by Halifax Wanderers". Dalhousie Tigers. December 15, 2022.
- ^ Jacques, John (April 4, 2023). "Halifax Wanderers Sign Dalhousie Goalkeeper Rushenas". Northern Tribune.
- ^ "Wanderers sign Canadian goalkeeper Aiden Rushenas for remainder of 2023". HFX Wanderers FC. August 1, 2023.
- ^ Jacques, John (August 1, 2023). "Rushenas Turns Pro With Halifax Wanderers". Northern Tribune.
- ^ "Wanderers sign goalkeeper Aiden Rushenas to contract for 2024". HFX Wanderers FC. April 2, 2024.
- ^ Jacques, John (April 2, 2024). "Goalkeeper Aiden Rushenas Lands Halifax Wanderers Contract". Northern Tribune.
External links edit
- Aiden Rushenas at Soccerway
- Aiden Rushenas at Dalhousie Tigers