Kyle Duncan

Biography

Kyle Barri Duncan (born August 8, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a right-back for Major League Soccer club Minnesota United. Career Youth Born in Brooklyn, New York, Duncan began his career in the New York Red Bulls Academy. On August 6, 2014, Duncan played with the Red Bulls reserve team against United Soccer League team Harrisburg City Islanders, and he started all 13 games in the Red Bulls under-18s 2014 fall season. Duncan declined a professional contract with New York Red Bulls II in 2015, instead pursuing opportunities in Europe. Valenciennes On October 16, 2015, it was announced that Duncan had signed a two year contract with Ligue 2 side Valenciennes FC. During his first season at the club, he played for Valenciennes II in Championnat National 3, making his debut on May 14, 2016 starting at right back in a 2-1 loss to Olympique Noisy-le-Sec. Duncan was promoted to the first team for the 2016/17 season, but did not make any appearances in Ligue 2. New York Red Bulls After two seasons with Valenciennes, Duncan returned to the US for pre-season training with the Red Bulls in January 2018. The Red Bulls announced on March 9, 2018 that they had signed Duncan to a Major League Soccer contract due to his "attitude and work ethic during preseason." He started in the Red Bulls' MLS season opener against Portland Timbers the next day, March 10, 2018; television commentator Jonathan Yardley described Duncan as "dominating" and that he "totally manhandled" his experienced direct opponent, Sebastián Blanco, in the 4-0 win. On March 15, 2018, the New York Red Bulls entered into a loan agreement with New York Red Bulls II, and Duncan was listed on the Red Bulls II 2018 USL season roster. However, he started his second MLS game with New York Red Bulls two days later, against Real Salt Lake. Duncan earned his first MLS assist against Minnesota United FC on March 24, 2018. International career Duncan has represented the United States at the U-18 and U-20 level.