Jeremy Kelly | Colorado Rapids

Player Details

Name

Jeremy Kelly

Height

5' 9"

Weight

150 lbs

Date of Birth

10.21.1997 (26)

Birthplace

Prague, USA

Position

Defender

Position Detail

Unknown

Preferred Side

Unknown

Roster Category

Supplemental Slots 21-24

Latest

Defender Jeremy Kelly Recalled from Phoenix Rising FC

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — The Colorado Rapids have recalled defender Jeremy Kelly from his loan with Phoenix Rising FC in the USL Championship, the club announced today. In accordance with MLS roster compliance regulations, Kelly is available for selection for Colorado’s match on Sunday, July 4, against Seattle Sounders FC.

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Career Summary

Acquired: via trade from Montreal Impact immediately after being selected No. 9 overall at the 2020 MLS SuperDraft

MLS Career

2021

Loaned to Phoenix Rising FC in USL Championship on 3/24
Played 245 minutes in five appearances, two of them starts, for Phoenix
Recalled to Colorado on 7/1

2020

Played 246 minutes in two starts among eight appearances during 18-game regular season
Made MLS debut as a starter and played 74 minutes against Sporting KC at MLS is Back Tournament on 7/12
Earned first career MLS assist, beating four defenders to set up Cole Bassett’s goal in 5-0 win over Real Salt Lake on 9/12
Started and played 81 minutes in 2-1 win in Houston on 11/8

COLLEGE: UNC Chapel Hill

Played four years, starting 59 matches among 79 appearances, at UNC Chapel Hill, scoring six goals and adding 12 assists from 2016-19
Was key part of UNC midfield that reached consecutive NCAA Men’s College Cups