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Henry Kessler (born June 25, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer side New England Revolution.
Club career
Born in New York City, New York, Kessler began playing soccer with Beachside Soccer Club in Norwalk, Connecticut. He also spent some time with the New York Red Bulls academy.
Prior to college, Kessler considered entering Harvard University but elected to join the University of Virginia after being recruited to play for the Virginia Cavaliers. While in college, Kessler also played two seasons with USL Premier Development League side AC Connecticut.
New England Revolution
On December 30, 2019, Kessler signed a Generation Adidas contract with Major League Soccer and entered the 2020 MLS SuperDraft. On January 9, 2020, Kessler was selected 6th overall in the draft by the New England Revolution.
Kessler made his professional debut for the Revolution on February 29, 2020 in their opening match against the Montreal Impact.
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played February 29, 2020
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| AC Connecticut | 2017 | Premier Development League | 9 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | Premier Development League | 9 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 0 | |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | ||
| New England Revolution | 2020 | Major League Soccer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | ||