Tristan Trager (born August 28, 1999) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Orange County SC of USL Championship.
Career
Youth and college
Trager attended high school at San Clemente High School, whilst also playing club soccer with Strikers FC Academy.[1] In 2018, Trager attended the United States Air Force Academy and was part of the college soccer team.[2][3] In four seasons with the Falcons, Trager went on to make 58 appearances, scoring 29 goals and tallying eleven assists. He earned honors including First-team All-WAC in 2019, All-WAC Honorable Mention in 2020–21, and was named Offensive Player of the Year for the Western Athletic Conference and First Team All-WAC for the 2021–22 season.[1]
Professional
On January 11, 2022, Trager was selected 47th overall in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft by Atlanta United.[4][5][6] Trager didn't immediately sign with Atlanta, opting instead to see out his senior year with the Air Force. He signed with the club's USL Championship affiliate side Atlanta United 2 on June 1, 2022.[7]
On January 17, 2023, Trager was transferred to USL Championship side Charleston Battery for an undisclosed fee.[8] After one season with Charleston, Trager was acquired by fellow Championship side Monterey Bay FC for an undisclosed fee on January 31, 2024.[9]
Following the 2024 season, Monterey declined to pick up his contract option and he became a free agent. [10] On December 17, 2024 Orange County Soccer Club announced the signing of Trager for the 2025 season.[11]
Honors
Charleston Battery
- Eastern Conference Champion (Playoffs): 2023
References
- ^ a b "Tristan Trager – Men's Soccer". Air Force Academy Athletics.
- ^ "Tristan Trager: Atlanta United SuperDraft pick sets out his goals". 90min.com.
- ^ "Tristan Trager hopes to join Atlanta United later this year". ajc.com.
- ^ "2022 MLS SuperDraft: Atlanta United's Four Selections | Atlanta United FC". atlutd.
- ^ "Atlanta United Uses 2022 MLS SuperDraft To Add Players Who Can Develop | Atlanta United FC". atlutd.
- ^ "Air Force's Trager taken in second round of the 2022 MLS Super Draft". KOAA. January 13, 2022.
- ^ "Atlanta United 2 signs Tristan Trager | Atlanta United FC". atlutd.
- ^ USLChampionship com Staff (January 17, 2023). "Battery add Tristan Trager to attacking corps". USL Championship.
- ^ "MONTEREY BAY COMPLETES TRANSFER FOR FORWARD TRISTAN TRAGER FROM CHARLESTON BATTERY". Monterey Bay Football Club | USL Championship. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ Vargo, Steven (November 19, 2024). "Monterey Bay Football Club Announces 2025 Roster Decisions". montereybayfc.com. Monterey Bay FC. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ^ "Orange County SC Announces The Signing Of San Clemente Born Forward Tristan Trager". Orange County SC Communications. December 17, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.