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Kyle Duncan (soccer)

Kyle Barri Duncan(born August 8, 1997) is an American professionalsoccerplayer who plays as aright-backforMajor League SoccerclubNew York Red Bulls.

Kyle Duncan
Duncan with theNew York Red Bullsin 2018
Personal information
Full name Kyle Barri Duncan[1]
Date of birth (1997-08-08)August 8, 1997(age 27)
Place of birth Brooklyn,New York,United States
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Position(s) Right-back
Team information
Current team
 New York Red Bulls
Number 6
Youth career
New York Red Bulls
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2016 Valenciennes II 3 (0)
2016–2017 Valenciennes 0 (0)
2018–2021 New York Red Bulls 72 (5)
2019 →New York Red Bulls II 8 (1)
2022–2023 Oostende 7 (0)
2022–2023 →New York Red Bulls(loan) 34 (0)
2024– New York Red Bulls 21 (1)
International career‡
2015–2016 United States U18 2 (0)
2015 United States U20 1 (0)
2019 United States U23 2 (0)
2020 United States 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 8, 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of December 9, 2020

Career

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Youth

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Born inBrooklyn, New York,Duncan began his career in theNew York Red Bulls Academy.[3]On August 6, 2014, Duncan played with the Red Bulls reserve team againstUnited Soccer LeagueteamHarrisburg City Islanders,[4]and he started all 13 games in the Red Bulls under-18s 2014 fall season.[3]Duncan declined a professional contract withNew York Red Bulls IIin 2015, instead pursuing opportunities in Europe.[5]

Valenciennes

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In October 2015, Duncan signed a two-year contract withLigue 2sideValenciennes.[6]During his first season at the club, he played forValenciennes IIinChampionnat National 3,making his debut on May 14, 2016, starting at right back in a 2–1 loss toOlympique Noisy-le-Sec.[7]Duncan was promoted to the first team for the 2016–17 season, but did not make any appearances inLigue 2.[8]

New York Red Bulls

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After two seasons with Valenciennes, Duncan returned to the US for pre-season training with the Red Bulls in January 2018.[9]The Red Bulls announced on March 9, 2018, that they had signed Duncan to aMajor League Soccercontract due to his "attitude and work ethic during preseason."[10][11]He started in the Red Bulls' MLS season opener againstPortland Timbersthe next day; television commentator Jonathan Yardley described Duncan as "dominating" and that he "totally manhandled" his experienced direct opponent,Sebastián Blanco,in the 4–0 win.[12][13]

On March 15, 2018, the New York Red Bulls entered into aloanagreement withNew York Red Bulls II,and Duncan was listed on the Red Bulls II2018 USL seasonroster.[14]However, he started his second MLS game with New York Red Bulls two days later, againstReal Salt Lake.[15]Duncan earned his first MLSassistagainstMinnesota Unitedon March 24, 2018.[16]His season was cut short due to an ACL injury suffered againstOrlando City SCon March 31, 2018.

After not featuring regularly for the first team, Duncan was loaned toNew York Red Bulls IIduring the 2019 season. On August 21, 2019, he scored his first goal as a professional in 2–1 victory overNashville SCatFirst Tennessee Park.[17]After a few impressive performances with the second team he was recalled to the first team. On September 19, 2019, Duncan scored his first MLS goal in a 2–0 victory overPortland TimbersatProvidence Park.[18]

Duncan began the 2020 campaign as a starter for New York. On March 1, he opened the season for New York scoring the first goal of the season and assisting on two others in a 3–2 victory overFC Cincinnati.[19]On August 20, 2020, Duncan scored the loan goal for Red Bulls in a 1–0 victory over rivalNew York City FCin theHudson River Derby.[20]On October 24, 2020, Duncan opened the scoring for New York in a 2–2 draw withChicago Fire FCatSoldier Field.[21]On December 21, 2020, Duncan was named New York Red Bulls Defensive Player of the Year for the 2020 season.[22]

On June 18, 2021, Duncan helped New York to a 2–0 victory overNashville SC,scoring his lone goal of the season.[23]He ended the 2021 season as one of New Yorks' top performers, appearing in 33 matches scoring one goal and providing three assists.

Oostende

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On November 26, 2021, Duncan joined Belgian clubOostendeon a free transfer.[24]On January 21, 2022, Duncan was in the starting 11 on his debut during a 2–1 loss againstAntwerp.Duncan played the entire match as a right wing-back.[25]On February 19, 2022, Duncan played 73 minutes for Oostende in a 1-0 famous victory overStandard Liège.[26]Duncan ended his first season in Belgium appearing in seven matches, all as a starter.

Loan return to New York Red Bulls

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On August 5, 2022, it was announced that Duncan would be returning toNew York Red Bullson loan until the end of the 2022 season.[27]On January 15, 2023, Duncan was once again sent on loan to Red Bulls for the2023 MLS season[28]

Back to New York Red Bulls

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At the end of the 2023 MLS season, the New York Red Bulls exercised the permanent transfer option on Duncan through the 2025 MLS season.[29]On July 20, 2024, Duncan scored his first goal of the season in a 3-1 victory overFC Cincinnati.[30]

International career

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Duncan has represented the United States at the under-18, under-20, and senior levels.[3]Duncan made his senior national team debut on December 9, 2020, being substituted forJulián Araujoin the 74th minute of a 6–0 friendly victory versusEl Salvador.[31]

Personal life

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He is a cousin of fellow professional soccer playerTimothy Weah.[32]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played June 8, 2024[33]
Club Season League National cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Valenciennes II 2015–16 Championnat de France Amateur 2 3 0 — — — 3 0
New York Red Bulls 2018 MLS 4 0 — — — 4 0
2019 13 1 1 0 2[a] 0 — 16 1
2020 23 3 — — 1[b] 0 24 3
2021 32 1 — — 1[b] 0 33 1
Total 72 5 1 0 2 0 2 0 77 5
New York Red Bulls II(loan) 2019 USL 8 1 — — — 8 1
Oostende 2021–22 Jupiler Pro League 7 0 — — — 7 0
New York Red Bulls (loan) 2022 MLS 9 0 — — 1[b] 0 10 0
2023 25 0 — 4[c] 0 3[b] 0 32 0
Total 34 0 — 4 0 4 0 42 0
New York Red Bulls 2024 MLS 21 1 — 2[c] 0 0[b] 0 23 1
Career total 145 8 1 0 8 0 6 0 160 8
  1. ^Appearances inCONCACAF Champions League
  2. ^abcdeAppearance(s) inMLS Cup Playoffs
  3. ^abAppearances inLeagues Cup

International

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As of match played December 9, 2020[34]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
United States 2020 1 0
Total 1 0

Honors

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New York Red Bulls

Individual

References

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  13. ^MSG2 broadcast, New York Red Bulls vs. Portland Timbers, 10 March 2018
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  15. ^"Real Salt Lake vs. New York Red Bulls | New York Red Bulls MatchCenter Lineup".MLSsoccer.com MatchCenter.2018-03-18.Retrieved2018-03-18.
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  24. ^"Kyle Duncan departs New York Red Bulls, signs for Belgium's KV Oostende".MLSsoccer.com. 2021-11-26.Retrieved2022-01-30.
  25. ^"Nabeschouwing KV Oostende - Antwerp 21-01-2022 Jupiler Pro League".voetbalvandaag.be. 2022-01-21.Retrieved2022-01-21.
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  30. ^"Red Bulls Roll Over Cincy En Route to 12 Unbeaten at Red Bull Arena".newyorkredbulls.com.2024-07-20.Retrieved2024-07-20.
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  34. ^Kyle Duncanat National-Football-Teams.com
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