R. J. Allen
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert James Allen | ||
| Date of birth | April 17, 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Old Bridge, New Jersey, United States | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | New York City FC | ||
| Number | 27 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2011 | Monmouth Hawks | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2010–2011 | Central Jersey Spartans | 13 | (3) |
| 2013 | Skive IK | 13 | (0) |
| 2015– | New York City FC | 15 | (1) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of August 23, 2015. | |||
Robert James "R. J." Allen (born April 17, 1990) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays as a defender for New York City FC in Major League Soccer. Allen is the older brother of soccer player Brandon Allen. [1]
Career
College and amateur
Allen played four years of college soccer at Monmouth University between 2008 and 2011.[2]
While at college, Allen appeared for USL PDL side Central Jersey Spartans in 2010 and 2011.[3]
Professional
On January 17, 2012, Allen was selected 5th overall in the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft by Chivas USA.[4] Allen didn't sign with Chivas USA, instead later signing with Danish side Skive IK in February 2013.[5]
After a year out of the game coaching, Allen returned to professional soccer when he signed with MLS side New York City FC on May 2, 2015.[6]
References
- ↑ "Brandon Allen Georgetown Bio". GUHoyas.com.
- ↑ "RJ Allen Biography - MonmouthHawks.com—The Official Web site of Monmouth University Athletics". Monmouthhawks.com. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
- ↑ http://soccerstats.us/bios/robert-allen/
- ↑ "Match Fit Chelsea Alumnus RJ Allen Drafted by Chivas USA of Major League Soccer - Match Fit Chelsea FC". Matchfitacademy.net. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
- ↑ "Pro Prospects: Brief lesson in German | Club Soccer | Youth Soccer". Topdrawersoccer.com. February 6, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
- ↑ "New York City FC Sign Defender RJ Allen | New York City FC". Nycfc.com. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
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