Alex Monis Explained

Alex Monis
Fullname:Alex James Weathers Monis[1]
Birth Date:20 March 2003
Birth Place:Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
Height:1.71m (05.61feet)
Position:Forward
Currentclub:New England Revolution II
Clubnumber:14
Youthyears1:2015–2016
Youthclubs1:Chicago Fire
Youthyears2:2016–2017
Youthclubs2:Chicago FC United
Youthyears3:2018–2020
Youthclubs3:Chicago Fire
Years1:2020–2023
Clubs1:Chicago Fire
Caps1:3
Goals1:1
Years2:2020–2021
Clubs2:Forward Madison (loan)
Caps2:7
Goals2:0
Years3:2022–2023
Clubs3:Chicago Fire II
Caps3:40
Goals3:11
Years4:2023
Clubs4:Rio Grande Valley FC (loan)
Caps4:6
Goals4:1
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:New England Revolution II
Caps5:17
Goals5:7
Nationalyears1:2018–2019
Nationalteam1:United States U16
Nationalcaps1:8
Nationalgoals1:3
Nationalyears2:2024–
Nationalteam2:Philippines
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:January 8, 2024
Nationalteam-Update:June 30, 2024

Alex James Weathers Monis (born March 20, 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for MLS Next Pro club New England Revolution II. Born in the United States, Monis plays for the Philippines national team.

Club career

Born in Downers Grove, Illinois, Monis began his career with the Chicago Fire youth academy before joining Chicago FC United.[2] He then returned to the Chicago Fire in 2018.[2]

Chicago Fire

On March 11, 2020, Monis signed a homegrown player deal with Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire.[3]

Forward Madison (loan)

On July 24, 2020, Monis was loaned to USL League One club Forward Madison for the remainder of the 2020 season.[4] He made his professional debut for the club a day later on July 25 against North Texas SC, coming on as a 74th minute in a 2–1 defeat.[5]

New England Revolution II

Monis signed with MLS Next Pro side New England Revolution II on January 8, 2024.[6]

International career

USA youth

On May 15, 2019, Monis made his United States debut for the under-16s in a friendly against the Czech Republic.[7]

Philippines

In May 2024, Monis was included in the Philippines 28-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Vietnam and Indonesia.[8] [9] Monis made his debut on 6 June 2024 against the former at the Mỹ Đình National Stadium. He started and played 70 minutes as Vietnam won 3–2.[10]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Chicago Fire2020Major League Soccer0000
Forward Madison (loan)2020USL League One6060
2021USL League One1010
Total70000070
Career total70000070

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alex Monis. Global Sports Archive. 6 June 2024.
  2. Web site: Alex Monis USSDA Profile . U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
  3. News: Liljenwall . Ari . Chicago Fire FC continue influx of Homegrown signings with forward Alex Monis . April 3, 2021 . . March 11, 2020.
  4. News: McCraney . Patrick . Chicago Fire FC loans Monis, Rodriguez and Brady to Forward Madison FC . April 3, 2021 . Hot Time in Old Town . July 24, 2020.
  5. Web site: North Texas SC 2–1 Forward Madison . Soccerway.
  6. Web site: Revolution II sign Alex Monis, Andrej Bjelajac, and Collin Smith . RevolutionSoccer.com . . 8 January 2024.
  7. News: Woitalla . Mike . Youth: Dante Sealy scores three for U.S. U-16 boys at Czech tourney . April 3, 2021 . . May 23, 2019.
  8. Web site: Alex Monis called up to Philippines National Team. New England Revolution. 26 May 2024. 30 May 2024.
  9. News: Malihan. Drew. Demuynck, Zico Bailey headlines PMNFT 28-man squad vs. Vietnam, Indo. Dugout PH. 27 May 2024. 30 May 2024.
  10. Web site: ESPN. Vietnam v Philippines game report. 6 June 2024.