Kimani Stewart-Baynes(born January 17, 2005) is a professionalsoccerplayer who plays forMajor League SoccerclubColorado Rapids.Born in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, he represents Canada at youth international level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | January 17, 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Kingstown,Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Colorado Rapids | ||
| Number | 27 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Vaughan Azzurri | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023 | Maryland Terrapins | 14 | (3) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023 | HFX Wanderers | 0 | (0) |
| 2024– | Colorado Rapids | 11 | (0) |
| 2024– | →Colorado Rapids 2(loan) | 6 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024 | Canada U20 | 6 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 5, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of July 30, 2024 | |||
Early life
editStewart-Bayes was born inKingstown,Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and grew up in Toronto, Canada.[1]He played youth soccer withVaughan Azzurriand helped them win theLeague1 OntarioU19 Reserve Division in 2022.[2]
College career
editIn April 2023, he committed to attendMaryland Universityto play for themen's soccer team.[3]He made his collegiate debut in the season opener on August 24 against theMissouri State Bears.[4]He scored his first goal in the next match on August 27 against theUNC Greensboro Spartans.[5]At the end of his freshman season, he was named theBig Ten ConferenceFreshman of the Year and was selected to the All-Freshman Team.[6][7]He was then invited to participate in the MLS College Showcase ahead of the2024 MLS SuperDraft.[8]In fourteen matches in his sole season, he scored three goals and added seven assists.[9]
Club career
editIn March 2023, Stewart-Baynes signed a developmental contract with theHFX Wanderersof theCanadian Premier League.[1][10]
In December 2023 ahead of the2024 MLS SuperDraft,Stewart-Baynes signed aGeneration Adidascontract withMajor League Soccer.[11][12]At the draft, he was selected in the first round (fourth overall) by theColorado Rapids.[13][14]Stewart-Baynes made his professional debut inMLS Next ProforColorado Rapids 2on March 17 againstSt. Louis City 2.[15]On March 23, he made his MLS debut against theHouston Dynamo,entering as a late substitute in an eventual 1-0 defeat.[16]
International career
editIn February 2024, Stewart-Baynes was named to theCanada U20squad for the 2024CONCACAF Under-20 Championshipqualifiers.[17]In July 2024, he was named to the final roster for thetournament.[18]
Personal life
editHe is the brother ofNational Football Leaguewide receiverN'Keal Harry.[19]
References
edit- ^ab"Wanderers sign Schilte-Brown, Stewart-Baynes to Development Contracts".HFX Wanderers FC.March 12, 2023.
- ^Neus, Matthew (October 19, 2023)."Vaughan Soccer Club has supplied Maryland men's soccer with a wealth of Canadian talent".The Diamondback.
- ^"Cirovski Announces Addition of Stewart-Baynes, Theisen".Maryland Terrapins.April 20, 2023.
- ^"No. 14 Terps Fall To Missouri State In Season Opener, 1-0".Maryland Terrapins.August 24, 2023.
- ^Neus, Matthew (August 27, 2023)."No. 14 Maryland men's soccer tops No. 10 UNC Greensboro, 2-0, for first win of season".The Diamondback.
- ^Alonardo, Ryan (November 3, 2023)."Maryland men's soccer's Kimani Stewart-Baynes named Big Ten Freshman of the Year".Testudo Times.
- ^"Stewart-Baynes Named Big Ten Freshman of the Year, Three Terps Earn Conference Honors".Maryland Terrapins.November 3, 2023.
- ^"Stewart-Baynes to Participate in MLS College Showcase".Maryland Terrapins.December 7, 2023.
- ^Jacques, John (December 19, 2023)."Kimani Stewart-Baynes Touted As Top MLS SuperDraft Pick".Northern Tribune.
- ^Jacques, John (March 12, 2023)."Wanderers Sign Stewart-Baynes, Schilte-Brown To Dev Deals".Northern Tribune.
- ^Davidson, Neil (December 19, 2023)."Canada's Stewart-Baynes signs Generation Adidas deal, touted to go high in MLS draft".CBC Sports.
- ^"Stewart-Baynes Signs Contract with MLS".Maryland Terrapins.December 19, 2023.
- ^Neus, Matthew (December 19, 2023)."Maryland's Kimani Stewart-Baynes selected with No. 4 overall pick in 2024 MLS SuperDraft".The Diamondback.
- ^"Stewart-Baynes Selected Fourth Overall in MLS SuperDraft".Maryland Terrapins.December 19, 2023.
- ^"Recap: Colorado Rapids 2 defeat St. Louis CITY2 in first match of the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro season".Colorado Rapids.March 18, 2024.
- ^"Recap - Colorado Rapids fall to Houston Dynamo 1-0 at home".Colorado Rapids.March 25, 2024.
- ^"Colorado Rapids forward Kimani Stewart-Baynes called up to Canadian U-20 World Cup Qualifying camp and tournament in Trinidad & Tobago".Colorado Rapids.February 12, 2024.
- ^"CANM20 squad announced for 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship".Canadian Soccer Association.July 11, 2024.
- ^"Kimani Stewart-Baynes Maryland profile".Maryland Terrapins.
External links
edit- Kimani Stewart-Baynesat Soccerway