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United States Aaron Long is a professional soccer player recognized for his defensive skills and leadership, with a career spanning multiple Major League Soccer teams and international appearances for the United States National Team.
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Aaron Long hosted a meet and greet at Culto Futbol US in Santa Monica, an event supported by adidas Football described as a community gathering with no cover charge.
Aaron Ray Long was born on October 12, 1992, in Oak Hills, California. He began his soccer journey playing college soccer at the University of California-Riverside from 2010 to 2013, where he played as a central midfielder and recorded 13 goals and 5 assists over 70 appearances. During his college years, he also gained experience with the USL PDL club FC Tucson. Long graduated with a degree in Environmental Sciences, an interest he maintained alongside his athletic pursuits. His early career also saw him attend Serrano High School, where he participated in multiple sports.
Long transitioned to professional soccer after being drafted 36th overall by the Portland Timbers in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft. Following loan spells with USL Pro clubs Sacramento Republic and Orange County Blues, he joined Seattle Sounders FC and then Seattle Sounders FC 2, where he spent a season before moving to New York Red Bulls II in 2016. It was during his time with New York Red Bulls II that he converted from a central midfielder to a center-back, a pivotal career move that led to significant recognition, including being named the USL Defender of the Year in 2016. His performance facilitated his move to the New York Red Bulls senior squad in 2017. He quickly established himself as a key defender, leading to a breakout season in 2018 where he was named the MLS Defender of the Year and earned his first cap for the United States Men’s National Team.
His career with the New York Red Bulls saw him become a team captain and make 100th career MLS appearances. Despite a significant Achilles tendon injury in 2021, Long made a strong return and continued to contribute consistently to his team and country. In 2023, he signed a two-year contract with Los Angeles FC, where he has continued to build on his accomplishments, earning accolades such as the MLS Western Conference Champion and CONCACAF Champions League Best XI. Long has appeared in 35 matches for the USMNT, scoring three goals and captaining the team five times.
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