Dyson Clapier (born May 15, 2002), is an American soccer player who plays as a winger for MLS Next Pro club Orlando City B, the reserve affiliate of Major League Soccer club Orlando City.

Early career

Clapier was developed in the Portland Timbers academy before college. In 2020, Clapier began attending the University of Akron and played for the school's soccer team while pursuing a major in sports studies.[1]

Club career

After playing with the Portland Timbers academy,[2][3] Clapier appeared for Portland's USL Championship side Portland Timbers 2 on August 31, 2019, in a 3–1 win over Reno 1868.[4]

In 2020, Clapier attended Akron University to play college soccer.[5]

During his 2021 season, Clapier appeared for USL League Two side Park City Red Wolves, scoring one goal in three appearances.[6]

On December 19, 2023, Clapier was selected by Major League Soccer club Sporting Kansas City as the 51st overall pick in the second round of the 2024 MLS SuperDraft.[7] On February 12, 2024, Clapier announced his return to Akron City and to the Akron Zips.[8]

On February 25, 2025, Clapier was acquired by Orlando City from Sporting Kansas City in exchange for Orlando City's natural second round pick in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft. Clapier signed a one-year deal with the club's reserve affiliate, MLS Next Pro side Orlando City B, with a club option for 2026.[9] On March 9, Clapier made his debut in the first matchday of the 2025 season and scored the opening goal of a 2–1 win over Columbus Crew 2.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Dyson Clapier". Akron Zips. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  2. ^ "Portland Timbers". port.ussoccerda.com.
  3. ^ "Dyson Clapier | uslchampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
  4. ^ "Reno 1868 FC vs. Portland Timbers 2 - August 31, 2019 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
  5. ^ "Dyson Clapier - Men's Soccer". University of Akron Athletics.
  6. ^ "Park City Red Wolves SC | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  7. ^ "Sporting KC selects three college standouts in MLS SuperDraft 2024 presented by adidas". Sporting Kansas City. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  8. ^ "Akron City FC Standout Dyson Clapier Returns to UA after MLS SuperDraft". National Premier Soccer League. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  9. ^ "Orlando City SC acquires SuperDraft priority to forward Dyson Clapier from Sporting Kansas City". Orlando City. February 25, 2025. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  10. ^ "ORLvsCLB 03-09-2025". MLS Next Pro. Retrieved March 9, 2025.


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