Michael Knapp (born January 30, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for USL League One side Chattanooga Red Wolves.
Club career
Born in Bloomfield, New Jersey, Knapp played prep soccer at Bloomfield High School[1] and began his career with the Cedar Stars Academy before joining the youth academy at the New York Red Bulls in 2017.[2] On July 15, 2018, Knapp played in one match for the New York Red Bulls U-23 in the Premier Development League against the Ocean City Nor'easters, coming on as a late substitute during the 1–2 defeat.[3]
In the fall of 2018, Knapp began attending Montclair State University and playing college soccer for the Montclair Red Hawks.[4] He made his collegiate debut on August 31, 2018, against SUNY Oneonta.[4] He ended his first season starting in all 17 matches for the Red Hawks and earning the New Jersey Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year award.[5]
During Knapp's sophomore season, he scored his first Red Hawks goal on August 31, 2019, against the St. Joseph's-Brooklyn Bears and scored a goal each in two conference matches against the William Paterson Pioneers and TCNJ Lions.[4] He played in 18 matches that season, scoring the 3 goals, and earned the NJAC Midfielder of the Year award.[6]
New York Red Bulls II
On November 13, 2020, Knapp signed with USL League Two club Morris Elite, however, on April 23, 2021, it was announced that Knapp had signed with USL Championship side New York Red Bulls II, the reserve side of the New York Red Bulls.[7][8] He made his professional debut for the club on April 30 against Hartford Athletic, starting in a 2–3 defeat.[9]
Austin FC
On January 11, 2022, Knapp was drafted by MLS side Austin FC.[10]
Rio Grande Valley FC
Knapp joined Rio Grande Valley FC of USL Championship on January 26, 2023.[11]
Chattanooga Red Wolves
On July 19, 2024, Knapp signed with USL League One side Chattanooga Red Wolves.[12]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Playoffs | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| New York Red Bulls U-23 | 2018 | Premier Development League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| FC Motown | 2019 | National Premier Soccer League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| New York Red Bulls II | 2021 | USL Championship| | 22 | 0 | — | — | 22 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 21 | 0 | — | — | 21 | 0 | ||||
| Rio Grande Valley FC | 2023 | 7 | 1 | — | — | 7 | 1 | |||
| Career total | 56 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 59 | 2 | ||
Honors
Individual
References
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II Sign Former Bloomfield High Midfielder Michael Knapp", TAP into Bloomfield, April 23, 2021. Accessed May 4, 2021. "Former BHS soccer player, midfielder Michael Knapp, has been signed to a USL Championship contract by the New York Red Bulls II, pending federation and league approval."
- ^ "Michael Knapp - U.S. Soccer Development Academy". U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
- ^ "Michael Knapp". USL League Two.
- ^ a b c "Michael Knapp". Montclair State University.
- ^ "2018 NJAC Men's Soccer All-Conference Team Announced". New Jersey Athletic Conference. October 30, 2018. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ "Knapp, Sanchez Earn Top Honors; Five Others Named All-NJAC". Montclair State University. November 6, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ Maloney, Scott (November 11, 2020). "MORRIS ELITE CONTINUES TO BOLSTER USL 2 SQUAD". Morris Elite SC. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ "IT'S KNAPP TIME: Red Bulls sign Academy midfielder". Front Row Soccer. April 23, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II 2–3 Hartford Athletic". USL Championship.
- ^ "Montclair State's Knapp Drafted to Austin FC in MLS SuperDraft". January 11, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "Toros sign midfielder Michael Knapp". USLChampionship.com. USL Championship. January 26, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ^ "Chattanooga Red Wolves Sign USL Championship Center Back Michael Knapp".
- ^ Michael Knapp at Soccerway
- ^ "2019 FC Motown Match Reports". npsl.bonzidev.com. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
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