Kayden Leighton Hugh Pierre (born February 16, 2003) is an American professional

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player who plays for

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Career

Pierre began playing with

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club Vardar SC in 2016, before moving to the academy side of

club

in 2018. On August 28, 2020, Pierre signed an academy-contract with Kansas City's USL Championship side Sporting Kansas City II. On September 22, 2020, Pierre appeared as an 65th-minute substitute during a 4–0 loss to Austin Bold. On May 4, 2021, Pierre signed to Kansas City's

roster as a homegrown player.

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External links

Sporting KC profile
* 2003 births Living people American soccer players Association football defenders People from Rochester Hills, Michigan Soccer players from Michigan Sporting Kansas City II players USL Championship players Sporting Kansas City players Homegrown Players (MLS) United States men's under-20 international soccer players Major League Soccer players MLS Next Pro players {{US-footy-defender-stub