Alex James Weathers Monis (born March 20, 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for MLS Next Pro club New England Revolution II. Born in the United States, Monis plays for the Philippines national team.
Club career
Born in Downers Grove, Illinois, Monis began his career with the Chicago Fire youth academy before joining Chicago United.[2] He then returned to the Chicago Fire in 2018.[2]
Chicago Fire
On March 11, 2020, Monis signed a homegrown player deal with Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire.[3]
Forward Madison (loan)
On July 24, 2020, Monis was loaned to USL League One club Forward Madison for the remainder of the 2020 season.[4] He made his professional debut for the club a day later on July 25 against North Texas SC, coming on as a 74th minute in a 2–1 defeat.[5]
New England Revolution II
Monis signed with MLS Next Pro side New England Revolution II on January 8, 2024.[6]
International career
USA youth
On May 15, 2019, Monis made his United States debut for the under-16s in a friendly against the Czech Republic.[7]
Philippines
In May 2024, Monis was included in the Philippines 28-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Vietnam and Indonesia.[8][9] Monis made his debut on 6 June 2024 against the former at the Mỹ Đình National Stadium. He started and played 70 minutes as Vietnam won 3–2.[10]
Career statistics
- As of match played July 24, 2021[11]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Chicago Fire | 2020 | Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Madison (loan) | 2020 | USL League One | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | USL League One | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ "Alex Monis". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "Alex Monis USSDA Profile". U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
- ^ Liljenwall, Ari (March 11, 2020). "Chicago Fire FC continue influx of Homegrown signings with forward Alex Monis". Major League Soccer. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ McCraney, Patrick (July 24, 2020). "Chicago Fire FC loans Monis, Rodriguez and Brady to Forward Madison FC". Hot Time in Old Town. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ "North Texas SC 2–1 Forward Madison". Soccerway.
- ^ "Revolution II sign Alex Monis, Andrej Bjelajac, and Collin Smith". RevolutionSoccer.com. New England Revolution. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ Woitalla, Mike (May 23, 2019). "Youth: Dante Sealy scores three for U.S. U-16 boys at Czech tourney". Soccer America. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ "Alex Monis called up to Philippines National Team". New England Revolution. May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ Malihan, Drew (May 27, 2024). "Demuynck, Zico Bailey headlines PMNFT 28-man squad vs. Vietnam, Indo". Dugout PH. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ "Vietnam v Philippines game report". ESPN. June 6, 2024.
- ^ Alex Monis at Soccerway
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