Alex Kapp Explained

Alex Kapp
Fullname:Alex Kapp
Birth Date:18 October 1994
Birth Place:Queens, New York, United States
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthclubs1:FC Westchester Academy
Collegeyears1:2012–2015
College1:Boston College Eagles
Collegecaps1:37
Collegegoals1:0
Collegeyears2:2016
College2:Creighton Bluejays
Collegecaps2:23
Collegegoals2:0
Years1:2017–2018
Clubs1:Minnesota United
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2017
Clubs2:Pittsburgh Riverhounds (loan)
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Pcupdate:November 4, 2018

Alex Kapp (born October 18, 1994, in Queens, New York) is an American soccer goalkeeper.

Career

Early and collegiate

Kapp attended Iona Preparatory School in New Rochelle, New York where he participated in soccer and football. Kapp earned All-City and All-State honors during his Junior and Senior years at Iona Prep. He also participated in the 2011 High School All-American Game and was chosen to train with the USA U-17 men's national team. At Iona, Kapp also played as the placekicker for the football team. Kapp also developed as a player by playing for FC Westchester Academy. Kapp attended Boston College where he Redshirt (college sports) his freshman year before playing for 3 more years. For his final season in college, Kapp transferred to Creighton University.[1]

Professional

Kapp was selected by Atlanta United in the 4th round of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft with the 68th pick. Atlanta United chose not to sign Kapp, however, so he remained as a free agent until he was signed by Minnesota United on August 8, 2017.[2]

Kapp was released by Minnesota at the end of their 2018 season.[3]

Personal life

Kapp is the son of former professional soccer player Erhardt Kapp.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alex Kapp. Go Creighton. Creighton University. August 8, 2017.
  2. Web site: Ryan. Megan. Minnesota United adds Alex Kapp to its goalkeeper contingent. Star Tribune. www.startribune.com. August 8, 2017.
  3. Web site: MNUFC Season-End Roster Update. MLS. November 26, 2018. November 26, 2018.
  4. Web site: Bell. Jack. A New York Soccer Story: Alex Kapp of Minnesota United. Empire Of Soccer. 21 April 2018.