Alex Rando
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Rando with New York City FC in 2025 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alexander Rando | ||
| Date of birth | April 15, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Orange County SC | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2019 | New York City FC | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019 | Stanford Cardinal | 0 | (0) |
| 2020 | Virginia Cavaliers | 10 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021 | Las Vegas Lights | 27 | (0) |
| 2022–2025 | New York City FC II | 40 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | New York City FC | 0 | (0) |
| 2026– | Orange County SC | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 07:03, January 10, 2026 (UTC) | |||
Alexander Rando (born April 15, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Orange County SCin the USL Championship.
Playing career
Youth
Rando played as part of the New York City FC academy[1] until 2019,[2] where he was a two-time U-19 U.S. Development Academy National Champion.[3]
College
In 2019, Rando attended Stanford University to play college soccer,[4] but never appeared for team after returning home before the start of the season.[5] For 2020, Rando transferred to the University of Virginia, where he made 10 appearances during a season affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] Prior to joining Virginia, Rando spent two and a half weeks with League of Ireland side Dundalk.[5]
Professional
On May 22, 2021, it was announced Rando was on the roster for USL Championship club Las Vegas Lights and he immediately made his debut against Phoenix Rising, starting in a 5–1 loss.[6][7]
On March 24, 2022, it was announced Rando had signed with MLS Next Pro side New York City FC II ahead of the league's inaugural season.[8]
On January 12, 2024, New York City FC signed Rando on a first team contract.[9] On December 1, 2025, the team announced that they had declined Rando's contract option.[10]
On January 20, 2026, Rando joined USL Championship side Orange County SC.[11]
Personal
Rando has dual citizenship, holding an Irish passport through his mother.[5]
References
- ^ "Academy Roster | New York City FC". Archived from the original on 2021-05-23. Retrieved 2021-05-23.
- ^ "NYCFC". nyfc.ussoccerda.com. Archived from the original on 2021-05-23. Retrieved 2021-05-23.
- ^ a b "Alex Rando". Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site. July 20, 2020.
- ^ "Cardinal's Class Announced". Stanford University Athletics.
- ^ a b c "Rando Ready to Anchor UVA Defense". Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site. February 23, 2021.
- ^ Rodriguez, Alicia (May 23, 2021). "Another tough loss for Las Vegas Lights, this time 5-1 vs. Phoenix Rising". Angels on Parade.
- ^ "Phoenix Rising FC vs. Las Vegas Lights FC - May 22, 2021 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
- ^ FC, New York City. "New York City Football Club Announces Players Signed to NYCFC II Contracts for the Newly Formed MLS NEXT Pro | RSL Monarchs". New York City FC.
- ^ "New York City FC Sign Goalkeeper Alex Rando to a First Team Contract".
- ^ "New York City FC Announces Roster Moves for 2026". New York City FC. December 1, 2025. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
- ^ "Orange County SC Signs Goalkeeper Alex Rando".