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Alex Rando

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Alex Rando
Rando with New York City FC in 2025
Personal information
Full name Alexander Rando
Date of birth (2001-04-15) April 15, 2001 (age 25)
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

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Youth

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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

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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

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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

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Rando has dual citizenship, holding an Irish passport through his mother.[5]

References

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  1. ↑ "Academy Roster | New York City FC". Archived from the original on 2021-05-23. Retrieved 2021-05-23.
  2. ↑ "NYCFC". nyfc.ussoccerda.com. Archived from the original on 2021-05-23. Retrieved 2021-05-23.
  3. 1 2 "Alex Rando". Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site. July 20, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Cardinal's Class Announced". Stanford University Athletics.
  5. 1 2 3 "Rando Ready to Anchor UVA Defense". Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site. February 23, 2021.
  6. ↑ Rodriguez, Alicia (May 23, 2021). "Another tough loss for Las Vegas Lights, this time 5-1 vs. Phoenix Rising". Angels on Parade.
  7. ↑ "Phoenix Rising FC vs. Las Vegas Lights FC - May 22, 2021 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ "New York City FC Sign Goalkeeper Alex Rando to a First Team Contract".
  10. ↑ "New York City FC Announces Roster Moves for 2026". New York City FC. December 1, 2025. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Orange County SC Signs Goalkeeper Alex Rando".
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