Max Schneider (footballer) explained

Max Schneider
Birth Place:Cologne, Germany
Birth Date:28 July 2000
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Union Omaha
(on loan from Indy Eleven)
Clubnumber:23
Youthyears1:2017–2019
Youthclubs1:Bayer Leverkusen
Collegeyears1:2019–2021
College1:Marshall Thundering Herd
Collegecaps1:52
Collegegoals1:6
Clubs1:St. Louis City 2
Years1:2022
Caps1:20
Goals1:3
Clubs2:St. Louis City
Years2:2023
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Clubs3:St. Louis City 2 (loan)
Years3:2023
Caps3:26
Goals3:0
Clubs4:Indy Eleven
Years4:2024–
Caps4:7
Goals4:0
Club-Update:27 July 2024
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Union Omaha (loan)
Caps5:1
Goals5:0

Max Schneider (born 28 July 2000) is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for USL League One club Union Omaha, on loan from Indy Eleven in the USL Championship.

Early years

Schneider was born in Cologne, Germany and played for the academy of Bayer Leverkusen before moving to the United States to play college soccer with the Marshall Thundering Herd. He never played for the Leverkusen first team, however, he was called up to the bench for a Europa League match.[1]

College career

Schneider played soccer for Marshall University from 2019 until 2022. He made a total of 52 appearances and scored 6 goals over three seasons for the team.[1] He was a part of the team that won the 2020 NCAA College Cup and won numerous accolades throughout his career, including Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll, Conference USA All-Freshman Team, 2020 Second Team All-Conference USA, 2020 United Soccer Coaches All-Region Second Team, 2020 NCAA All-Tournament Team, and 2021 Second Team All-Conference USA.[1]

Club career

St. Louis City 2

On 7 February 2022, Schneider signed with St. Louis City SC 2 for the inaugural MLS Next Pro season. On 25 March, Schneider started in the inaugural game for St. Louis City SC 2 and MLS Next Pro in a 2–0 against Rochester New York FC.[2] Schneider scored his first goal for the club in a 4–3 win against the Tacoma Defiance.[3]

St. Louis City

On 18 November 2022, St. Louis City SC announced that it has exercised a clause in Schneider's contract to promote him to the first team for the team's inaugural Major League Soccer season in 2023.[4] On 31 December 2023, his contract was declined and he was a free agent.[5]

St. Louis City 2 (loan)

On 10 March 2023, Schneider signed for St. Louis City SC 2 on loan from St. Louis City SC. On 26 March 2023 he debuted in a 1–1 draw against Tacoma Defiance at the CityPark. Schneider joined the St. Louis City SC first team on a short-term loan on 16 June 2023.[6]

Indy Eleven

Schneider signed with USL Championship club Indy Eleven on 18 January 2024.[7] He made his debut for Indy Eleven on 23 March 2024 in a 1–1 draw against Sacramento Republic. Schneider provided the assist for Augustine Williams' equalizing goal.[8]

Union Omaha (loan)

On 18 July 2024, USL League One club Union Omaha announced they had signed Schneider on loan from Indy Eleven.[9] He made his debut for the club on 19 July in a 2–0 loss to Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC in the USL Jägermeister Cup, replacing forward Zeiko Lewis in the 62nd minute.[10] Schneider made his league debut for the club on 27 July, in a 1–0 home loss to Chattanooga Red Wolves SC.[11]

Career statistics

Club

[12]

Club! rowspan="2"
SeasonLeagueCupPlayoffsTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
St. Louis City SC 22022MLS Next Pro20320223
St. Louis City SC2023MLS000000
St. Louis City SC 2 (loan)2023MLS Next Pro26000260
Indy Eleven2024USL C704000110
Union Omaha (loan)2024USL 110100020
Career total5437000613

Honours

Marshall Thundering Herd

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Max Schneider - Men's Soccer . 27 March 2022 . Marshall University Athletics . en.
  2. Web site: St. Louis City 2 vs Rochester New York FC . 26 March 2022 . FotMob . 26 March 2022 . en.
  3. Web site: mlsnextpro . STLvsTAC 04-10-2022 MLSNEXTPro.com . 11 April 2022 . mlsnextpro . en.
  4. Web site: SC . St Louis CITY . St Louis CITY2 Announces End of Year Roster Decisions St. Louis SC . 5 January 2023 . St. Louis CITY SC . en.
  5. Web site: St. Louis CITY SC End of Season Roster Decisions . STLCitySC.com . . 18 January 2024.
  6. Web site: St. Louis CITY SC Signs Max Schneider on Short-Term Loan Agreement From St Louis CITY2 . STLCitySC.com . . 18 January 2024.
  7. Web site: Boys in Blue Sign MF Max Schneider . IndyEleven.com . . 18 January 2024.
  8. Web site: Indy Eleven 1-1 Sacramento Republic FC (Mar 23, 2024) Final Score . 24 March 2024 . ESPN . en.
  9. Web site: UNION OMAHA SIGNS INDY ELEVEN MIDFIELDER MAX SCHNEIDER ON LOAN . 2024-07-19 . Union Omaha . en-US.
  10. Web site: N Colorado 2-0 Omaha (Jul 19, 2024) Final Score . 2024-07-25 . ESPN . en.
  11. Web site: OMAHA OWN GOAL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE AGAINST CHATTANOOGA . 2024-07-30 . Union Omaha . en-US.
  12. Web site: Max Schneider Soccerway profile. Soccerway. 27 March 2022.