Henry Kessler (soccer)

Henry Kessler (born June 25, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer side New England Revolution.

Henry Kessler
Personal information
Full name Henry Kessler
Date of birth (1998-06-25) June 25, 1998
Place of birth New York City, New York, United States
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
New England Revolution
Number 4
Youth career
2011–2015 New York Red Bulls
2015–2017 Beachside SC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2019 Virginia Cavaliers 52 (1)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 AC Connecticut 18 (0)
2020– New England Revolution 22 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 12, 2020

Club career

Born in New York City, New York, Kessler began playing soccer with Beachside Soccer Club in Norwalk, Connecticut.[1] He also spent five years with the New York Red Bulls academy prior to that.[1]

Prior to college, Kessler considered entering Harvard University but elected to join the University of Virginia after being recruited to play for the Virginia Cavaliers.[1] While in college, Kessler also played two seasons with USL Premier Development League side AC Connecticut.[1]

New England Revolution

On December 30, 2019, Kessler signed a Generation Adidas contract with Major League Soccer and entered the 2020 MLS SuperDraft.[2] On January 9, 2020, Kessler was selected 6th overall in the draft by the New England Revolution.[3]

Kessler made his professional debut for the Revolution on February 29, 2020 in their opening match against the Montreal Impact.[4]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played November 12, 2020[5]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
AC Connecticut 2017 Premier Development League9090
2018 Premier Development League9090
Total 1800000180
New England Revolution 2020 Major League Soccer22100221
Career total 4010000401

References

  1. Dell' Apa, Frank (January 15, 2020). "Revolution got their man in Virginia's Henry Kessler". The Boston Globe. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  2. "UVA Soccer: Kessler inks MLS Generation adidas contract". Augusta Free Press. December 30, 2019. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  3. Darney, Caroline (January 9, 2020). "Virginia's Darryl Dike, Henry Kessler selected in top-6 of MLS Draft". Streaking the Lawn. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  4. "Montreal Impact vs New England Revolution". Major League Soccer.
  5. Henry Kessler at Soccerway
  • Profile at the New England Revolution website
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