Shakeem Adams (born September 7, 1998) is a professional

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. Born in the United States, he plays for the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines national team.

Playing career

Youth, college and amateur

Shak played youth soccer at Tennessee Soccer Club, before playing

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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 Nashville SC U23 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

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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 Fort Lauderdale CF.

Charleston Battery

On January 20, 2022, Adams made the move to

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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

club

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for the remainder of the 2022 season. Adams made his debut for North Carolina on July 9, 2022, during a 1–1 draw with

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North Carolina FC

On December 16, 2022, it was announced Adams would join

on a permanent basis for the 2023 season.

International career

Born in the United States, Adams is of Vincentian descent. He was called up to the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines national team for a set of

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matches in November 2024.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Adams, Shak 1998 births Soccer players from Tennessee People from Antioch, Tennessee Sportspeople from Davidson County, Tennessee Saint Vincent and the Grenadines men's footballers Saint Vincent and the Grenadines men's international footballers American men's soccer players American people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines descent 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 USL League One players USL League Two players 21st-century American sportsmen