Kristopher Shakes (born April 27, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for USL Championship club New Mexico United.[1]

Career

Youth

As part of the Philadelphia Union Academy, Shakes played high school soccer at YSC Academy in Chester, Pennsylvania.[2] He occasionally spent time with the Union's affiliate club Bethlehem Steel across three seasons, but did not make an appearance for the side.[3]

College

He played collegiality for the Penn State Nittany Lions. As a freshman, he earned Big Ten All-Freshman Team honors in 2019, and as a sophomore, All-Conference Second Team honors in 2020.[2] Shakes was named Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year following the 2023 season.[4]

Professional career

Shakes signed his first professional contract with New Mexico United on February 27, 2024, and made his debut on March 23 against the Charleston Battery.[5][6][7]

He earned his first USL Championship league win and his first professional clean sheet versus Loudon United on September 22nd, 2024.[8]

References

  1. ^ "2024 Roster". New Mexico United. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Kris Shakes - Men's Soccer". Penn State Athletics. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
  3. ^ "Kristopher Shakes". FBref.com. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  4. ^ "Big Ten Announces 2023 Men's Soccer Postseason Honors". July 15, 2023. Archived from the original on November 8, 2023.
  5. ^ "NEW MEXICO UNITED ANNOUNCES SIGNING OF KRIS SHAKES". New Mexico United. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
  6. ^ Waxman, Adam (February 27, 2024). "Former Penn State men's soccer goalkeeper Kris Shakes signs with New Mexico United". The Daily Collegian. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
  7. ^ "Charleston Battery 4–0 New Mexico United". uslchampionship.com. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  8. ^ "Shakes shines in United's 1-0 win over Loudoun". Yahoo Sports. September 23, 2024. Retrieved September 23, 2024.


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