Azaad Liadi (born May 14, 1998) is an American soccer player who plays as a winger for Lexington SC in USL League One.[1]

Azaad Liadi
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-05-14) May 14, 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
Lexington SC
Number 9
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2018 Saginaw Valley State Cardinals 56 (11)
2019 Georgia Southern Eagles 16 (3)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018 AFC Ann Arbor 14 (4)
2019 Cincinnati Dutch Lions 14 (1)
2020 FC Tucson 15 (3)
2021 South Georgia Tormenta 27 (9)
2022 Loudoun United 24 (0)
2022D.C. United (loan) 1 (0)
2023 Huntsville City 22 (12)
2024– Lexington SC 14 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 21, 2024

Career

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College

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Liadi attended Saginaw Valley State University for three years, making 56 appearances and scoring 11 goals for their varsity soccer team.[2] For his senior year, Liadi transferred to Georgia Southern University. He would go on to make 16 appearances, scoring three goals.[3] During college, Liadi spent a season in the NPSL with AFC Ann Arbor,[4] and a season in USL League Two with the Cincinnati Dutch Lions.[5]

FC Tucson

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In March 2020, Liadi signed a professional contract with FC Tucson of USL League One.[6] He made his competitive debut for the club on July 25, 2020, against Fort Lauderdale CF.[7]

South Georgia Tormenta

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On December 17, 2020, Liadi made the move to USL League One side South Georgia Tormenta ahead of their 2021 season.[8]

Loudoun United

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On January 28, 2022, it was announced Liadi had signed with USL Championship side Loudoun United.[9] On February 26, 2022, Liadi joined Loudoun's parent club D.C. United on a 4-day emergency loan.[10]

Lexington SC

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Liadi signed with USL League One club Lexington SC on January 19, 2024.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "USA – A. Liadi – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  2. ^ "Azaad Liadi - Saginaw Valley State". svsucardinals.com. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  3. ^ "Azaad Liadi - Men's soccer - Georgia Southern University". gseagles.com. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  4. ^ "Azaad Liadi - AFC Ann Arbor". afcannarbor.com. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  5. ^ "Cincinnati Dutch Lions - 2019 Regular Season - Roster - #21 Azaad Liadi". uslleaguetwo.com. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  6. ^ "Azaad Liadi Inks Professional Contract With FC Tucson". gseagles.com. March 10, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  7. ^ "Fort Lauderdale vs. FC Tucson – 26 July 2020 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  8. ^ "Tormenta FC Signs Forward Azaad Liadi". December 17, 2020.
  9. ^ "Loudoun United Fc Today Announced Four Player Signings for the Upcoming 2022 Usl Championship Season". January 28, 2022. Archived from the original on February 5, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  10. ^ "D.C. United acquire Loudoun United winger Azaad Liadi on loan | DC United".
  11. ^ Bramley, J. "Lexington Sporting Club signs forward Azaad Liadi". LexSporting.com. Lexington SC. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
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