Zach Carroll
American soccer player
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| Intro | American soccer player | ||||||
| Places | United States of America | ||||||
| is | Athlete Football player Association football player | ||||||
| Work field | Sports | ||||||
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| Birth | 16 March 1994, Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan, USA | ||||||
| Age | 30 years | ||||||
| Star sign | Pisces | ||||||
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Biography
Zach Carroll (born March 16, 1994) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender.
Career
Early career
Carroll attended Grand Blanc High School where he was a member of the varsity soccer team, as well as the placekicker for the football team. In 2011, Carroll was a member of the United States U-17 National Team, starting at center back for both the U-17 World Cup in Mexico, as well as the CONCACAF Tournament in Jamaica, where he won Gold. In 2011, Carroll was named NSCAA National Boys High School Player of the Year, an NSCAA All-American, Michigan's Mr. Soccer, and Michigan's Gatorade Player of the Year. At the collegiate level, Carroll played soccer with the University of Virginia for his freshman and sophomore season before transferring to Michigan State University for his junior and senior seasons.
Professional
On January 14, 2016, Carroll was selected by the New York Red Bulls in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft as the 38th pick. After a successful preseason, Carroll signed his first professional contract days before the 2016 season on March 3. Carroll made his first MLS bench appearance on March 12 as an unused sub in a 3–0 defeat to the Montreal Impact.
On March 26, the New York Red Bulls announced that they had loaned Carroll and six other first team players to New York Red Bulls II for their home opener. He went on to make his professional debut for New York Red Bulls II on March 26, appearing as a starter in a 2–2 draw against Toronto FC II.
Carroll was waived by the club on May 5, following the signing of defender, Aurélien Collin. On May 20, he rejoined the organization signing with New York Red Bulls II. On October 18, 2016, Carroll was named to the 2016 USL All-League Second Team, as he helped the club to the USL regular season title. On October 23, 2016, Carroll helped the club to a 5–1 victory over Swope Park Rangers in the 2016 USL Cup Final.
Carroll was released by Red Bulls II in November 2016.
On December 1, 2016, Carroll was signed by Orlando City B of USL for the 2017 season.
Carroll signed with Reno 1868 FC for the 2018 season on December 19, 2017.
Carroll was announced as a new signing for USL Championship side Las Vegas Lights on January 25, 2023.
Career statistics
- As of 1 May 2016
| Club | Season | League | MLS Cup/Playoffs | US Open Cup | CONCACAF | Total | |||||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| New York Red Bulls | 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| New York Red Bulls II | 2016 | 25 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Career total | 25 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | |
Honors
Club
New York Red Bulls II
- USL Cup (1): 2016