Michael Knapp (born 2000)

Professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for USL Championship club New York Red Bulls II.[49]

What is Michael Knapp (born 2000) known for?

Michael Knapp, born on January 30, 2000 in Bloomfield, New Jersey, is a prominent American professional soccer player known for his skills as a midfielder. A product of Bloomfield High School, Knapp kickstarted his career at the Cedar Stars Academy before earning a place at the youth academy of the New York Red Bulls in 2017.

At Montclair State University, Knapp showed his talent on the soccer field, playing 35 matches and scoring 3 goals for the Montclair Red Hawks from 2018 to 2019. His performances earned him the New Jersey Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year award in his first season, and he became NJAC Midfielder of the Year in his sophomore season.

Knapp's professional career began with the New York Red Bulls U-23 in 2018, followed by a stint at FC Motown in 2019, and moving on to Morris Elite in 2020. However, it was with the New York Red Bulls II, the reserve team of the New York Red Bulls, that Knapp truly began to shine. His tenure with the club spanned the years of 2021-2022, where he made a total of 43 appearances.

In 2022, he was drafted by Major League Soccer side Austin FC. However, in 2023, Knapp made a move to the USL Championship club, Rio Grande Valley FC, where he has made his mark with 7 appearances and 1 goal as of October 16, 2023.

Find more about Michael's career on his SofaScore profile or Transfermarkt profile.