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Alex Smith '26 Recruiting Profile
ClubPhiladelphia Union Academy
Height6'2"
Weight175lbs
Age16
Primary PositionGoalkeeper
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2024 U18 PreseasonPersonal Statement
My passion for goalkeeping, coupled with my strong work ethic and 7 years experience at the Philadelphia Union Academy and Philadelphia Union 2, has fueled my desire to compete at the highest level.
While I possess the physical and tactical skills necessary for success, I am a team player who understands the value of coaching, collaboration, communication, and leadership. I believe my commitment, professionalism, and positive attitude make me a valuable candidate and teammate for any University team.
Athletics
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 7 seasons
- 2024 Philadelphia Union Academy (U18 MLS Next, Union 2 MLS Next Pro, Union 3 UPSL)
- Primary team is Union U18. Secondary teams are Union 2 and Union 3. I wear #18 for Academy/Union 3 matches and #94 for Union 2 matches. In MLS Next matches this season, my pass completion rate is currently 90.4%
- 2023 Philadelphia Union Academy U17 (U17/U16 MLS Next)
- Plays goalkeeper for the Philadelphia Union Academy U17. Played two matches for the Union U16s and Development Squad. Train U17 and Union 2.
- 2022 Philadelphia Union Academy (U15/U17 MLS Next)
- Plays goalkeeper for the Philadelphia Union Academy U15 (Fall 2022) and U15/U17 (Spring 2023). Wore #47 in preseason action in Austria (August 2022). Competes in MLS Next, GA Cup (started all 7 matches, including the final) and related tournaments.
- 2021 Philadelphia Union Academy (U14/U15 MLS Next)
- Played goalkeeper for the Philadelphia Union Academy U14 and U15 (Spring 2022) teams. Ranked in top 150 players nationally - #4 goalkeeper - by Top Drawer Soccer.
- 2020 Philadelphia union (U13 MLS Academy)
- 2019 Philadelphia union (U12 MLS Academy)
- 2018 Philadelphia union (U11 MLS Academy)
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Pete McDonnell
- Club Director
- Jon Scheer
- Position Coach
- Ross Cain
- Position Coach
- Chad Balbeck
- Position Coach
- RJ Pino
- Club Coach
- Henry Apaloo
- Club Director
- Tommy Wilson
- Club Coach
- Ian Hennessy
Events
- Camp/Event
- MLS NEXT Winter Fest
- 12/06/24 to 12/14/24
Training
- Goalkeeper Training
- 7 years
- In depth, rigorous, specialized goalkeeper training at the Philadelphia Union
- Top Save One
- 3 years
- https://www.topsaveone.com/
Statistics
| Statistic | 2024 Philadelphia U | 2023 Philadelphia U | 2022 Philadelphia U | 2021 Philadelphia U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shutouts | 5 | 11 | 19 | 20 |
| Total Saves | 36 | 59 | 97 | |
| Goals Against Avg. | 0.94 | .53 | .513 | .3 |
| Saves % | 81.6 | 92.2 | 86.6% |
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