Vladimir Walent Explained

Vladimir Walent
Birth Date:22 April 2003
Birth Place:Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Currentclub:Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Clubnumber:23
Position:Full back, winger
Youthyears1:2017–2022
Youthclubs1:Colorado Rapids
Collegeyears1:2022–
College1:Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Collegecaps1:20
Collegegoals1:3
Years1:2020
Clubs1:Colorado Springs Switchbacks
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:2022
Clubs2:Colorado Rapids 2
Caps2:7
Goals2:0
Club-Update:September 24, 2022

Vladimir Walent (born April 22, 2003) is a Haitian college soccer player who plays as a defender for Wake Forest University.

Early life

Walent was born in Haiti but emigrated to Lafayette, Colorado as a child.[1]

Career

On July 31, 2020, Walent signed a USL Academy contract with Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.[2] He made his debut on September 9, 2020 as a substitute vs. Real Monarchs.[3]

Ahead of the 2022 MLS Next Pro season, Walent signed a contract to play with Colorado Rapids 2.[4] [5] He played with the Rapids 2 until the 2022 NCAA Division I men's soccer season, where he began his collegiate career at Wake Forest University. During the 2022 season, he made 20 appearances with Wake Forest, scoring four goals and providing three assists. Walent earned 2022 ACC All-Freshman Team Selection honors at the conclusion of the 2022 Atlantic Coast Conference men's soccer season.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vlad Walent - Background . godeacs.com . December 1, 2022.
  2. Web site: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Sign Two Rapids Academy Players. 2021-07-15. www.switchbacksfc.com.
  3. Web site: Real Monarchs vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks Match Report – Wednesday September 9, 2020. 2021-07-15. FBref.com. en.
  4. Web site: Development Academy Duo Signs With Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Colorado Rapids.
  5. Web site: Colorado Rapids. rapd.ussoccerda.com.
  6. Web site: 2022 All-ACC Men’s Soccer Team Announced . theacc.com . December 2, 2022 . November 9, 2022.