Joseph "Joey" Zalinsky (born January 3, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender.

Joey Zalinsky
Personal information
Full name Joseph Zalinsky
Date of birth (2003-01-03) January 3, 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Brick Township, New Jersey, United States
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
2016–2021 New York Red Bulls
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2024 Rutgers Scarlet Knights 59 (2)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2021 New York Red Bulls II 17 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 02:16, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

A resident of Brick Township, New Jersey, Zalinsky played prep soccer at Brick Memorial High School.[1]

Career

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Zalinsky has played with the New York Red Bulls academy since 2016.[2]

During the 2020 USL Championship season Zalinsky appeared for New York Red Bulls II. He made his debut on September 9, 2020, starting in a 6–0 win over Philadelphia Union II.[3]

In the fall of 2021, Zalinsky moved to Rutgers University to play college soccer.[4]

On December 20, 2024, Zalinsky was drafted by St. Louis City SC in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Joseph Zalinsky". TopDrawerSoccer.com.
  2. ^ "New York Red Bulls". nyrb.ussoccerda.com.
  3. ^ "New York Red Bulls II vs. Philadelphia Union II - September 9, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
  4. ^ "Men's Soccer Signs Seven Recruits".
  5. ^ Mangam, Matthew (December 20, 2024). "Joey Zalinsky, Nick Collins drafted by St. Louis City SC, Minnesota United FC in 2025 MLS SuperDraft". The Daily Targum. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
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