Jaylin Chad Lindsey (born March 27, 2000) is an American professional

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player who plays as a

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for

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in the

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Club career

Born in

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, Lindsey joined the

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academy setup in January 2015. Lindsey spent the 2015–16 academy season alternating between Sporting Kansas City's under-18 and under-16 sides. In 2016, Lindsey started to train with Sporting Kansas City's first-team as well as their

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affiliate,

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. He spent time with the Rangers during their two-week pre-season camp in

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, playing 68 minutes in a scrimmage match against the

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. On May 6, 2016, it was announced that Lindsey had signed an academy contract with Swope Park Rangers, meaning that he could play in USL matches for the side without losing his

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eligibility. Two days later, on May 8, Lindsey made his professional debut for the club in the league against

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. He came on as an 85th-minute substitute for Ualefi as Swope Park Rangers lost 3–0. In making his debut for Swope Park, Lindsey became the first American soccer player born in the year 2000 and beyond to make a professional appearance in a competitive match. In 2017, Lindsey spent time in the Sporting Kansas City academy and with the United States under-17 side, before signing a Homegrown Player contract with Sporting Kansas City on September 15, 2017, ahead of the 2018 season. He attended Blue Valley West High School and graduated in 2018. Lindsey made his Sporting Kansas City debut as a substitute in a 4–1 victory over

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on June 3, 2018, before earning his first start three days later in a 2–0 win against

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in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Fourth Round. Lindsey recorded his first professional assist when he helped set up Johnny Russell's goal in a 3–2 loss to the

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at Red Bull Arena on July 14, 2018. On December 12, 2021, Lindsey was traded to

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in exchange for an initial $100,000 in allocation money, which could rise to as much as $325,000. Charlotte declined his contract option following their 2024 season. On February 27, 2025,

announced that Lindsey had signed with the club for the 2025 USL Championship season.

International career

Lindsey has represented the United States at the under-14, under-15, and under-17 level.

Career statistics

Club

Honors

United States U20 *

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2018 Events January * January 1 – Bulgaria takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, after the Estonian presidency. * January 4 – SPLM-IO rebels loyal to Chan Garang Lual start a raid against Juba, capital of ...

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lindsey, Jaylin 2000 births Living people African-American soccer players Sporting Kansas City II players Sporting Kansas City players Charlotte FC players Men's association football defenders Soccer players from Charlotte, North Carolina USL Championship players United States men's youth international soccer players American men's soccer players Major League Soccer players United States men's under-20 international soccer players Homegrown Players (MLS) 21st-century African-American sportsmen Crown Legacy FC players 21st-century American sportsmen New Mexico United players