.jpg) Shakes training with Bethlehem Steel in 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kristopher Shakes | ||
| Date of birth | (2001-04-27) April 27, 2001 (age 23) | ||
| Place of birth | Parkland, Florida, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
| Current team | New Mexico United | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016 | YSC Academy | ||
| 2017–2019 | Philadelphia Union Academy | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2023 | Penn State Nittany Lions | 73 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2019 | Bethlehem Steel | 0 | (0) |
| 2024– | New Mexico United | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 22, 2024 | |||
Kristopher Shakes (born April 27, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for USL Championship club New Mexico United.
Career
Youth
As part of the Philadelphia Union Academy, Shakes played high school soccer at YSC Academy in Chester, Pennsylvania. He occasionally spent time with the Union's affiliate club Bethlehem Steel across three seasons, but did not make an appearance for the side.
College
He played collegiality for the Penn State Nittany Lions. As a freshman, he earned Big Ten All-Freshman Team honors in 2019, and as a sophomore, All-Conference Second Team honors in 2020. Shakes was named Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year following the 2023 season.
Professional career
Shakes signed his first professional contract with New Mexico United on February 27, 2024, and made his debut on March 23 against the Charleston Battery.
He earned his first USL Championship league win and his first professional clean sheet versus Loudon United on September 22nd, 2024.
References
- "2024 Roster". New Mexico United. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ "Kris Shakes - Men's Soccer". Penn State Athletics. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- "Kristopher Shakes". FBref.com. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- "Big Ten Announces 2023 Men's Soccer Postseason Honors". July 15, 2023. Archived from the original on November 8, 2023.
- "NEW MEXICO UNITED ANNOUNCES SIGNING OF KRIS SHAKES". New Mexico United. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- Waxman, Adam (February 27, 2024). "Former Penn State men's soccer goalkeeper Kris Shakes signs with New Mexico United". The Daily Collegian. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- "Charleston Battery 4–0 New Mexico United". uslchampionship.com. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- "Shakes shines in United's 1-0 win over Loudoun". Yahoo Sports. September 23, 2024. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
External links
- Kris Shakes at Soccerway
| Big Ten Conference Men's Soccer Player of the Year | |
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| Offensive Player of the Year | |
| Defensive Player of the Year | |
| Midfielder of the Year | |
| Goalkeeper of the Year |
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| New Mexico United – current squad | |
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- 2001 births
- Living people
- Soccer players from Florida
- American men's soccer players
- Men's association football goalkeepers
- Penn State Nittany Lions men's soccer players
- Philadelphia Union II players
- New Mexico United players
- USL Championship players
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