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Aidan Stokes

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Aidan Stokes
Personal information
Date of birth (2008-01-14) January 14, 2008 (age 16)
Place of birth Totowa, New Jersey, United States
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
New York Red Bulls
Number 21
Youth career
New York Red Bulls
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– New York Red Bulls II 1 (0)
2024– New York Red Bulls 0 (0)
International career
2023 United States U15 2 (0)
2023– Wales U16 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 1, 2024

Aidan Stokes (born January 14, 2008) is a footballer who plays for Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls and MLS Next Pro side New York Red Bulls II. Born in the United States, represents Wales at youth level.

Club career

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New York Red Bulls

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Born in New Jersey, Stokes joined the New York Red Bulls Academy and featured within Red Bulls Academy from the U-15 level up to U-17 level. On 19 April 2023, Stokes signed an MLS NEXT Pro contract for the 2023 season, joining the first team on an MLS contract for 2024 through the 2027 MLS season, with an option for 2028.[1]

On 20 March 2024, Stokes made his professional debut, appearing as a starter for New York Red Bulls II in a 5–1 victory over Hudson Valley Hammers in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup.[2]

International

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Stokes is eligible to represent both the United States and Wales national teams. During March 2023, Stokes was called in to the United States Youth National Team U-15 camp, and made one appearance with the side.[3]

During November 2023, Stokes was selected to represent the U-16 Wales Youth National Team for the Victory Shield Tournament in Wales.[4] He went on to make two appearances for Wales during the tournament.

Career statistics

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As of match played 20 March 2024[5]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup [a] League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
New York Red Bulls II 2023 MLS Next Pro 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0
Total 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Career total 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
  1. ^ Includes U.S. Open Cup

References

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  1. ^ "New York Red Bulls II Sign Academy Goalkeeper Aidan Stokes to an MLS NEXT Pro Contract, With Path to Sign First Team Deal as a Homegrown in 2024". newyorkredbulls.com. April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  2. ^ "NYRBII- Hudson Valley (5-1)". espn.com.
  3. ^ "Aidan Stokes, Julian Hall Called In To USYNT U-15 Camp". newyorkredbulls.com. March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  4. ^ "New York Red Bulls II Goalkeeper Aidan Stokes Called in to U-16 Wales Youth National Team for Upcoming Victory Shield Tournament". newyorkredbulls.com. March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  5. ^ "A. Stokes". Soccerway. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
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