Cody Baker
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Cody Baker | ||
| Date of birth | January 7, 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Washington, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Tacoma Defiance | ||
| Number | 41 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2018– | Seattle Sounders FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Tacoma Defiance | 18 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 8, 2021 | |||
Cody Baker (born January 7 ,2004) is an American soccer player who plays as a centre-back and right-back for USL Championship club Tacoma Defiance.
Club career[]
Born in Washington, Baker joined the youth setup of Major League Soccer club Seattle Sounders FC in 2018.[1] While in the academy, Baker began as a centre-back before converting to right-back.[2] In March 2021, Baker was named by Sounders FC head coach Brian Schmetzer as one of the academy players who could be called-up to the first team: "I would say that Cody Baker is another one on my list. He’s been a surprise. He might not quite be ready, but he’s going to be ready".[3]
On May 13, 2021, Baker made his professional debut for Sounders FC's USL Championship affiliate Tacoma Defiance against San Diego Loyal, coming on as a 79th minute substitute in a 3–1 victory.[4]
On July 21, 2021, Baker signed a professional contract with Tacoma.[5]
Career statistics[]
Club[]
- As of match played November 8, 2021[6]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Tacoma Defiance | 2021 | USL Championship | 18 | 0 | — | — | 18 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | ||
References[]
- ^ "Cody Baker". U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
- ^ Oshan, Jeremiah (March 21, 2021). "Several teens in contention for first-team spots with Sounders". Sounder at Heart. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
- ^ Cattry, Pardeep (March 22, 2021). "Brian Schmetzer previews offensive changes for Seattle Sounders, switch to two-man front line". Major League Soccer. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
- ^ "Tacoma Defiance 3–1 San Diego Loyal". Soccerway.
- ^ "Tacoma Defiance Signs Defender Cody Baker". July 21, 2021.
- ^ Cody Baker at Soccerway
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