MLS Austin FC

Austin FC Acquires Free Agent MLS Forward and Two-Time Israeli Premier League Champion Aaron Schoenfeld

Published on February 4, 2021 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Austin FC News Release


Austin, Texas - ‚ Austin FC, the 27th club in Major League Soccer (MLS), announced today the signing of free agent forward Aaron Schoenfeld ahead of the Club's inaugural 2021 season. Per League and Club policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Schoenfeld becomes Austin FC's sixth forward and the 24th addition to the Club's roster.

"Aaron is a well-rounded player who has earned valuable MLS and international experience throughout his career," commented Austin FC Sporting Director, Claudio Reyna. "We are looking forward to seeing him integrate into our style of play and add depth to our growing squad."

"I'm excited for the opportunity to play for Austin FC and to build something great for this amazing city," commented Schoenfeld. "I can't wait to get to work with my teammates and coaching staff."

Schoenfeld (pronounced "sho-EHN-fehld") spent the 2020 season with Minnesota United FC (MLS), where he made 15 appearances (four (4) starts) and scored one (1) goal, helping Minnesota reach the Western Conference Final. Prior to joining Minnesota, Schoenfeld spent five (5) seasons in the Israeli Premier League (2016-19), making 109 appearances (63 starts) across all competitions and tallying 23 goals. Schoenfeld's tenure also included 17 matches (12 starts), two (2) goals and three (3) assists in the UEFA Europa League. While in Israel, Schoenfeld won three (3) trophies with Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. in four (4) seasons, including two (2) Ligat ha'Al (2018-19, 2019-20) and one (1) Israel Super Cup (2019-20).

Prior to moving to Israel, the native of Knoxville, Tenn., played for four (4) seasons with Columbus Crew SC (2012-15), competing in 56 matches (17 starts) and tallying six (6) goals and three (3) assists. In 2014, Schoenfeld was loaned to Dayton Dutch Lions, where he scored 12 goals. Schoenfeld was drafted by Club de Foot Montréal in the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft and was acquired by Columbus in 2013.

Following the signing of Schoenfeld, Austin FC's roster consists of:

Goalkeepers

Noah Lawrence (USA)

Brady Scott (USA)

Brad Stuver (USA)

Andrew Tarbell (USA)

Defenders

Matt Besler (USA)

Julio Cascante (Costa Rica)

Hector Jimenez (USA)

Freddy Kleeman (USA)

Nick Lima (USA)

Jhohan Romaña (Colombia)

Aedan Stanley (USA)

Ben Sweat (USA)

Midfielders

Diego Fagundez (USA)

Daniel Pereira (Venezuela)

Alex Ring (Finland)

Ulises Segura (Costa Rica)

Jared Stroud (USA)

Daniel Steedman (Scotland)

Forwards

Cecilio Domínguez (Paraguay)

Jon Gallagher (Ireland)

Danny Hoesen (Netherlands)

Kekuta Manneh (The Gambia)

Rodney Redes (Paraguay)

Aaron Schoenfeld (USA)

Transaction: Austin FC acquired free agent forward Aaron Schoenfeld on February 4, 2021.

Player Details Aaron Schoenfeld

Name: ‚ Aaron Schoenfeld (pronounced "sho-EHN-fehld")

Position: Forward

Height: 6'4"

Born: April 17, 1990

Age: 30

Birthplace: Knoxville, TN

Nationality: United States

LEAGUE STATISTICS

CLUB YEAR MATCHES GOALS

Minnesota United FC 2020 15 1

Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. 2016-20 47 4

Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C. 2015-17 23 10

Maccabi Netanya F.C. 2015-16 2 0

Columbus Crew SC 2012-15 52 5

Dayton Dutch Lions 2014 18 12

TOTAL 157 32

CUP AND NATIONAL TEAM STATISTICS

SUPER CUP (ISRAEL) YEAR MATCHES GOALS

Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. 2019-20 1 1

TOTAL 1 1

TOTO CUP LIGAT AL (ISRAEL) YEAR MATCHES GOALS

Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. 2017-18 6 2

Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C. 2016-17 6 1

TOTAL 12 3

STATE CUP (ISRAEL) YEAR MATCHES GOALS

Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. 2016-20 6 2

Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C. 1 1

TOTAL 7 3

UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE YEAR MATCHES GOALS

Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. 2017-20 17 2

TOTAL 17 2

TROPHIES YEAR TITLE

Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. 2019-20 Liga ha'Al

Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. 2019-20 Super Cup

Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. 2018-19 Liga ha'Al

Statistics source: MLSsoccer.com / Soccerway

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