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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Henry Kessler | ||
| Date of birth | 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]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| AC Connecticut | 2017 | Premier Development League | 9 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | Premier Development League | 9 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 0 | |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | ||
| New England Revolution | 2020 | Major League Soccer | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 22 | 1 |
| Career total | 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 1 | ||
References
- Dell' Apa, Frank (January 15, 2020). "Revolution got their man in Virginia's Henry Kessler". The Boston Globe. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- "UVA Soccer: Kessler inks MLS Generation adidas contract". Augusta Free Press. December 30, 2019. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- 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.
- "Montreal Impact vs New England Revolution". Major League Soccer.
- Henry Kessler at Soccerway
External links
- Profile at the New England Revolution website