Hayden Sargis (born May 2, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for MLS Next Pro club Orlando City B, the reserve affiliate of Major League Soccer club Orlando City.

Early career

Sargis was born in Turlock, California.[2] Sargis began his career as part of the Sacramento Republic youth academy in 2015.[3] While with the academy, Sargis also spent time training at the Barcelona US-based academy in Arizona.[4] He then made his first appearance on the bench for the Sacramento Republic first team on August 7, 2019, against Las Vegas Lights.[5]

Club career

Sacramento Republic

On January 15, 2020, it was announced that Sargis, alongside academy teammate Mario Penagos, had signed a professional contract with the Sacramento Republic in the USL Championship.[6] He then made his competitive debut for the club on March 7 against FC Tulsa. He started and played the entire match as Sacramento Republic drew 1–1.[7]

D.C. United

On January 24, 2022, Sargis signed with Major League Soccer club D.C. United on a three-year deal through 2024 with options in 2025 and 2026.[8] Sargis made his D.C. United debut on April 19, 2022, in a 3–0 victory against Flower City Union in the U.S. Open Cup.

Loans to Loudoun United, Phoenix Rising, and Las Vegas Lights

Sargis began the 2022 season on loan to D.C. United's reserve squad, Loudoun United FC, where he made his debut on March 13, 2022.

On September 8, 2022, Sargis joined USL Championship club Phoenix Rising FC on loan for the remainder of the 2022 season.[9]

D.C. United declined his contract option following their 2024 season.[10]

Orlando City B

On March 9, 2025, Sargis signed a one-year contract with a club option for 2026 with MLS Next Pro club Orlando City B, the reserve affiliate of Major League Soccer club Orlando City.[11]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played July 7, 2024[12]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Continental Playoffs Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sacramento Republic 2020 USL Championship 15 0 15 0
2021 18 0 18 0
Total 33 0 33 0
D.C. United 2022 Major League Soccer 0 0 2[a] 0 2 0
2023 2 0 2[a] 0 4 0
2024 1 0 1 0
Total 3 0 4 0 7 0
Phoenix Rising (loan) 2022 USL Championship 7 0 7 0
Loudoun United (loan) 2022 USL Championship 18 0 18 0
2023 3 0 3 0
Total 21 0 21 0
Las Vegas Lights (loan) 2024 USL Championship 8 0 1[a] 0 9 0
Orlando City B 2025 MLS Next Pro 0 0 0 0
Career total 72 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 77 0
  1. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in U.S. Open Cup

References

  1. ^ "Hayden Sargis". D.C. United. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  2. ^ Martin, Angelina (January 29, 2022). "Sargis makes jump into MLS". Turlock Journal. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
  3. ^ Scavuzzo, Diane (February 8, 2020). "REPUBLIC FC SIGNS 17-YEAR-OLD HAYDEN SARGIS TO PRO CONTRACT". Soccer Today. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  4. ^ Ruiz, Eddie (January 23, 2020). "Turlocker signs with Sacramento Republic FC". Turlock Journal. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  5. ^ "Sacramento Republic FC 0–0 Las Vegas Lights FC". Soccerway.
  6. ^ Rodriguez, Alicia (January 15, 2020). "Sacramento Republic FC sign academy products Mario Penagos and Hayden Sargis". Indomitable City Soccer. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  7. ^ "Sacramento Republic FC 1–1 FC Tulsa". Soccerway.
  8. ^ "D.C. United acquire defender Hayden Sargis from Sacramento Republic FC". D.C. United. January 24, 2022. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  9. ^ "Rising FC adds Hayden Sargis on loan from D.C. United". USLChampionship.com. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
  10. ^ "D.C. United Announces 2024 End-of-Year Roster Decisions | DC United". dcunited.
  11. ^ "Orlando City B signs defender Hayden Sargis". Orlando City B. March 9, 2025. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
  12. ^ Hayden Sargis at Soccerway
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