Aiden McFadden (born September 28, 1998) is an American professional
soccer
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player who plays as a
full-back for
Louisville City in the
USL Championship.
Career
College and amateur
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.
In 2018, McFadden also appeared for
NPSL side
West Chester United.
Professional
On January 21, 2021, McFadden was selected 59th overall in the
2021 MLS SuperDraft
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by
Atlanta United. On April 21, 2021, McFadden signed with Atlanta's
USL Championship side
Atlanta United 2. He made his debut on April 24, 2021, starting against
Louisville City.
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.
On July 8, 2022, McFadden moved permanently to the Atlanta first team roster. On April 5, 2024, McFadden made a season-long loan to
USL Championship side
Louisville City FC.
References
1998 births
Living people
American men's soccer players
Men's association football midfielders
Atlanta United 2 players
Atlanta United FC draft picks
Atlanta United FC players
Louisville City FC players
Major League Soccer players
National Premier Soccer League players
Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's soccer players
Soccer players from Pennsylvania
USL Championship players
MLS Next Pro players
21st-century American sportsmen
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