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Saad Abdul-Salaam

Saad Abdul-Salaam

American soccer player


Saad Abdul-Salaam (born September 8, 1991) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender.

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Career

Early career

Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Abdul-Salaam grew up in Gahanna, Ohio where he played for the local high school side that won the state championship in 2009.[1] Abdul-Salaam then went on to attend the University of Akron where he played for the Akron Zips.

Sporting Kansas City

After his four-years at Akron, Abdul-Salaam was drafted as the twelfth overall pick during the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by Sporting Kansas City.[2] On May 19, 2015, Abdul-Salaam was recalled from his loan with the San Antonio Scorpions by Sporting Kansas City.[3]

San Antonio Scorpions (loan)

On April 1, 2015, it was announced that Abdul-Salaam would be loaned out to the San Antonio Scorpions for the North American Soccer League spring season.[4] He made his professional debut for the team on April 4 against the Tampa Bay Rowdies. He started the match and played the full 90 as San Antonio fell 3–1.[5]

Returning to Kansas City

He was called back on May 20, 2015. He was subbed on for Krisztian Nemeth in the 90th minute making his first MLS appearance. He finished the 2015 season starting 10 games and played 22 games and had 1 assist. In the playoffs he made the most iconic moment. In the penalty shoot out against the Portland Timbers, he had the chance to win it all but he instead hit both goal posts and the ball went out. In 2016, his sophomore season, he played in 30 games, scoring none but having 6 assists which was more assists than any other SKC player that season. In 2017 he scored his first professional goal in the team's 3–0 win against Minnesota United on June 21.[citation needed]

New York City

On December 14, 2017, it was announced that Abdul-Salaam was traded to New York City FC in exchange for Khiry Shelton.[6] He was loaned to Phoenix Rising FC on August 13, 2018.[7][8]

Seattle Sounders FC

On February 26, 2019, Abdul-Salaam's rights were traded to Seattle Sounders FC in exchange for $50,000 of Targeted Allocation Money.[9] He was released by Seattle at the end of the 2019 season.[10]

FC Cincinnati

On December 3, 2019, Abdul-Salaam was selected by FC Cincinnati in Stage Two of the 2019 MLS Re-Entry Process.[11]

Columbus Crew

On April 17, 2021, Abdul-Salaam was selected off waivers by Columbus Crew, who had been waived a few days earlier by Cincinnati following their acquisition of Edgar Castillo.[12] Following the 2021 season, Columbus opted to decline their contract option on Abdul-Salaam.[13]

San Antonio FC

On June 22, 2022, San Antonio FC announced that they signed Abdul-Salaam for the remainder of the 2022 season.[14]

Career statistics

As of March 5, 2022[15]
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  1. Appearance(s) in CONCACAF Champions League
  2. Appearance(s) in MLS Cup Playoffs

Honors

Seattle Sounders FC

Columbus Crew

San Antonio FC


References

  1. Beacoats, Kellen (January 18, 2015). "10 things you need to know about Akron draftee Saad Abdul-Salaam". Hustle Belt. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  2. McDowell, Sam (January 15, 2015). "Sporting KC selects Akron defender Saad Abdul-Salaam with 12th pick in MLS SuperDraft". Kansas City. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  3. McDowell, Sam (April 1, 2015). "Sporting KC loans Saad Abdul-Salaam to San Antonio". Kansas City. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  4. "New York City FC Trade Khiry Shelton for Saad Abdul-Salaam". New York City FC. December 14, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
  5. "Phoenix Rising Football Club Acquires Saad Abdul-Salaam On Loan From NYCFC". Phoenix Rising Football Club. August 13, 2018. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
  6. "NYCFC Loan Saad Abdul-Salaam to Phoenix Rising". New York City Football Club. August 13, 2018. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
  7. "Defender Saad Abdul-Salaam selected in MLS Re-Entry Process". FCCincinnati.com. December 3, 2019. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
  8. USLChampionship com Staff (June 22, 2022). "San Antonio signs experienced defender Saad Abdul-Salaam". USL Championship. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
  9. "SAFC ties game against Orange County". kens5.com. October 15, 2022. Retrieved November 30, 2022.

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