Tim Parker

Timothy Ryan Parker was born on February 23, 1993, in Hicksville, New York. His early career included playing high school soccer for Hicksville, where he was a two-time team captain and earned NSCAA All-America honors. Parker also spent four seasons playing college soccer at St. John’s University, making 79 appearances and contributing four goals and four assists. He played a key role in St. John’s winning the 2011 Big East Conference Men’s Soccer Tournament and qualifying for the NCAA Tournament from 2011 to 2013. During his college years, he also gained experience in the Premier Development League with the Long Island Rough Riders and the National Premier Soccer League with the Brooklyn Italians.

Parker began his professional MLS career in 2015 after being selected 13th overall in the MLS SuperDraft by Vancouver Whitecaps FC. He quickly established himself as a reliable defender, making 76 appearances over three seasons with the Whitecaps, scoring one goal and registering one assist. A significant turning point in his career came in 2018 when he was traded to the New York Red Bulls, where he played a pivotal role in anchoring one of the league’s best defenses. He helped the Red Bulls secure the Supporters’ Shield in 2018, allowing a league-low 33 goals and contributing to 15 clean sheets. His performance earned him recognition, including being called up to the USMNT June camp.

Following his impactful tenure with the Red Bulls, Parker moved to Houston Dynamo in 2021, where he served as co-captain and played every minute of the season. In 2023, he joined St. Louis City SC for their inaugural season, scoring the first goal in the franchise’s history and being voted into the 2023 MLS Best XI. Parker made a brief move to the New England Revolution in 2024 before returning to the New York Red Bulls in 2025, continuing his presence as a seasoned defender in Major League Soccer.