Aiden McFadden

Aiden McFadden
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-09-28) September 28, 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Winger, full-back
Team information
Current team
Louisville City
Number 2
Youth career
Penn Fusion
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2020 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 55 (8)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018 West Chester United 6 (4)
2021–2023 Atlanta United 2 54 (9)
2022–2024 Atlanta United 11 (0)
2023Memphis 901 (loan) 12 (1)
2024Atlanta United 2 (loan) 1 (0)
2024Louisville City (loan) 14 (2)
2024– Louisville City 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 July 2024

Aiden McFadden (born September 28, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a full-back for Louisville City in the USL Championship.

Career

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College and amateur

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McFadden played four years of college soccer at University of Notre Dame between 2017 and 2020, although missing the 2017 season due to injury. During his time with the Fighting Irish, McFadden made 55 appearances, scoring 8 goals and tallying 6 assists.[1]

In 2018, McFadden also appeared for NPSL side West Chester United.[2]

Professional

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On January 21, 2021, McFadden was selected 59th overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Atlanta United.[3] On April 21, 2021, McFadden signed with Atlanta's USL Championship side Atlanta United 2.[4] He made his debut on April 24, 2021, starting against Louisville City.[5]

On March 5, 2022, McFadden was called up to the Atlanta United first team squad, and made a 90th-minute substitute appearance during a 0–3 loss to Colorado Rapids.[6]

On July 8, 2022, McFadden moved permanently to the Atlanta first team roster.[7] On April 5, 2024, McFadden made a season-long loan to USL Championship side Louisville City FC.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Aiden McFadden". Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Official Athletics Website. July 9, 2018.
  2. ^ Ralph, Matthew (November 16, 2020). "Watch: Aiden McFadden sends Notre Dame through to the ACC semifinals". Brotherly Game.
  3. ^ "Atlanta United selects Josh Bauer and Aiden McFadden in 2021 MLS SuperDraft | Atlanta United FC". Atlutd.com. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  4. ^ "Atlanta United 2 signs Aiden McFadden | Atlanta United FC". Atlutd.com. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  5. ^ "Louisville City FC vs. Atlanta United 2 - April 24, 2021 | USLChampionship.com". Uslchampionship.com.
  6. ^ "COLvsATL 03-05-2022 | 2022 MLS Match Recap". Mlssoccer.com.
  7. ^ "Atlanta United sign Aiden McFadden through 2022". Mlssoccer.com. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  8. ^ "Atlanta United Loans Aiden McFadden to Louisville City FC | Atlanta United FC".