Aiden McFadden explained

Aiden McFadden
Birth Date:28 September 1998
Birth Place:West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Height:5 ft 10 in
Position:Winger, full-back
Currentclub:Louisville City
Clubnumber:2
Youthclubs1:Penn Fusion
Collegeyears1:2017–2020
College1:Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Collegecaps1:55
Collegegoals1:8
Years1:2018
Clubs1:West Chester United
Caps1:6
Goals1:4
Years2:2021–2023
Clubs2:Atlanta United 2
Caps2:54
Goals2:9
Years3:2022–2024
Clubs3:Atlanta United
Caps3:11
Goals3:0
Years4:2023
Clubs4:Memphis 901 (loan)
Caps4:12
Goals4:1
Years5:2024
Clubs5:Atlanta United 2 (loan)
Caps5:1
Goals5:0
Years6:2024
Clubs6:Louisville City (loan)
Caps6:14
Goals6:2
Years7:2024–
Clubs7:Louisville City
Caps7:2
Goals7:0
Club-Update:30 July 2024

Aiden McFadden (born September 28, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a full-back for Louisville City in the USL Championship.

Career

College and amateur

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

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] On April 5, 2024, McFadden made a season-long loan to USL Championship side Louisville City FC.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aiden McFadden. July 9, 2018. Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Official Athletics Website.
  2. Web site: Watch: Aiden McFadden sends Notre Dame through to the ACC semifinals. Matthew. Ralph. November 16, 2020. Brotherly Game.
  3. Web site: Atlanta United selects Josh Bauer and Aiden McFadden in 2021 MLS SuperDraft | Atlanta United FC. Atlutd.com. 8 August 2022.
  4. Web site: Atlanta United 2 signs Aiden McFadden | Atlanta United FC. Atlutd.com. 8 August 2022.
  5. Web site: Louisville City FC vs. Atlanta United 2 - April 24, 2021 | USLChampionship.com. Uslchampionship.com.
  6. Web site: COLvsATL 03-05-2022 | 2022 MLS Match Recap. Mlssoccer.com.
  7. Web site: Atlanta United sign Aiden McFadden through 2022 . Mlssoccer.com. 8 August 2022.
  8. https://www.atlutd.com/news/atlanta-united-loans-aiden-mcfadden-to-usl-louisville-city-fc-2024-season