Kayden Leighton Hugh Pierre (born February 16, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Belgian Pro League club Genk.
Career
Pierre began playing with Michigan-based USSDA club Vardar SC in 2016, before moving to the academy side of Major League Soccer club Sporting Kansas City in 2018.[2] On August 28, 2020, Pierre signed an academy-contract with Kansas City's USL Championship side Sporting Kansas City II.[3]
On September 22, 2020, Pierre appeared as an 65th-minute substitute during a 4–0 loss to Austin Bold.[4]
On May 4, 2021, Pierre signed to Kansas City's Major League Soccer roster as a homegrown player.[5]
On September 4, 2024, Pierre signed a four-year contract with Genk in Belgian Pro League.[6]
References
- ^ "Kayden Pierre". Sporting Kansas City. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ "Sporting Kansas City". spkc.ussoccerda.com.
- ^ "Sporting Kansas City II adds defender Kayden Pierre to Academy contract | Sporting Kansas City".
- ^ "Recap: Sporting KC II falls 4–0 at Austin Bold FC | Sporting Kansas City".
- ^ "Sporting KC signs 18-year-old outside back Kayden Pierre as Homegrown Player".
- ^ "Jonge Amerikaan Kayden Pierre (21) tekent voor 4 seizoenen bij KRC Genk" [Young American Kayden Pierre (21) signs for 4 seasons with KRC Genk] (in Dutch). Genk. September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
External links
- Sporting KC profile
- Kayden Pierre at Soccerway