Austin Causey (born August 20, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays as a

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for

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Career

Youth

Causey began his youth career with Richmond United, where he played with the under-14 and under-16 teams. During the 2015–16 season, he posted a 61.6 save percentage. In 2016, Causey returned to Massachusetts to play for

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Academy, where he remained for four seasons.

Professional

On April 6, 2021, Causey signed his first professional contract with

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Richmond Kickers Richmond Kickers is an American professional soccer club based in Richmond, Virginia. The Kickers compete as a member of USL League One (USL1). The club was established in 1993, and began play that same year as a United States Interregional S ...

. On December 9, 2021, it was announced that Causey would re-sign with the Kickers for their upcoming 2022 season. He went on to make his professional debut on March 6, 2022, starting in a 4–1 win over

North Carolina FC North Carolina FC is an American professional association football, soccer team in Cary, North Carolina, a suburb of Raleigh, North Carolina, Raleigh, and member of the USL Championship. Founded in 2006, the team previously was named the Caro ...

. On January 25, 2023, Causey was announced as a new signing for

Lexington SC Lexington Sporting Club is an American professional association football, soccer club based in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 2021 as an expansion side in USL League One (the third division of the United States soccer league system), the clu ...

ahead of their inaugural season in the USL League One. In his first season with the club be made 8 league starts. On October 17, 2023, Causey was selected to the

Team of the Week for his performance in a 1-1 draw with

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. He was released by Lexington following their 2024 season. On March 14, 2025, Causey was announced as a new signing for

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. On June 4, 2025 he made his first start for

in a 5-2 victory over

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Personal

Austin is the son of former professional soccer player Jeff Causey.

References

External links

Profile at Lexington SC
* 2001 births Living people American men's soccer players Men's association football goalkeepers Lexington SC players New York Red Bulls II players People from Easton, Massachusetts Richmond Kickers players Soccer players from Massachusetts USL League One players 21st-century American sportsmen {{US-footy-goalkeeper-stub