Shakeem "Shak" Adams (born September 7, 1998) is an American professional

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player.

Playing career

Youth, college and amateur

Shak played youth soccer at Tennessee Soccer Club, before playing

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at Florida Gulf Coast University from 2016 to 2019. During his time with the Eagles, Adams made 71 appearances, scoring 23 goals and tallying 16 assists. Whilst at college, Adams played in the

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with

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in 2017 and

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in 2019.

MLS SuperDraft

On January 13, 2020, Adams was selected 54th overall in the

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. However, he was released by the club in late February.

FC Tucson

On February 27, 2020, Adams signed with USL League One side

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. He made his professional debut on July 25, 2020, appearing as a 70th-minute substitute in a 2–1 win over

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Charleston Battery

On January 20, 2022, Adams made the move to USL Championship side

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. Following the 2022 season, Adams was released by Charleston.

North Carolina FC (loan)

On July 8, 2022, Adams was loaned to USL League One club North Carolina FC for the remainder of the 2022 season. Adams made his debut for North Carolina on July 9, 2022, during a 1–1 draw with Union Omaha.

North Carolina FC

On December 16, 2022, it was announced Adams would join North Carolina FC on a permanent basis for the 2023 season.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Adams, Shak 1998 births American men's soccer players Men's association football forwards North Carolina FC players Charleston Battery players FC Tucson players Florida Gulf Coast Eagles men's soccer players Seattle Sounders FC U-23 players Living people Nashville SC draft picks People from Antioch, Tennessee Sportspeople from the Nashville metropolitan area Soccer players from Tennessee USL League One players USL League Two players