Midfielder
Brenden Aaronson
5'10"
Biography of USMNT player Brenden Aaronson who plays his club soccer for Leeds United.
Caps: 53 | Goals: 9
Brenden Aaronson came through the Philadelphia Union academy, working his way into the senior squad with the Union and claiming a spot on the US National Team. A high profile move from Philadelphia to Red Bull Salzburg during the January 2021 window meant Champions League soccer and the next step in the career of a young player. Aaronson quickly made himself crucial for club and country, scoring five goals for the USMNT in his first ten games. After back-to-back doubled with Red Bull Salzburg, Aaronson moved to the Premier League with Leeds United for the 2022-23 season. He joined Union Berlin on loan for the 2023-24 Bundesliga season. Aaronson returned to Leeds for the 2024-25 Premier Leaue season.
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USMNT Experience
2025
Started against Switzerland on Jun 10. Subbed on against Trinidad and Tobago in the Gold Cup on Jun 15 and scored. Subbed on against Saudi Arabia on Jul 19. Started against Haiti on Jun 22. Subbed on against Guatemala in the semifinals on Jul 2. Subbed on against Mexico in the final on Jul 6.
2024
Subbed on against Jamaica in the Nations League semifinals on Mar 21 and against Mexico on Mar 24. Named to the Copa America roster. Subbed on against Bolivia on Jun 23. Started against Canada on Sep 7. Started against New Zealand on Sep 10. Started against Panama on Oct 12. Started against Mexico on Oct 15. Subbed on against Jamaica on Nov 18.
2023
Started in the Nations League game at Grenada on Mar 24 and scored. Subbed on against El Salvador on Mar 27 and started the final against Canada on Jun 18. Subbed on against Uzbekistan on Sep 9. Subbed on against Oman on Sep 12 and scored. Subbed on against Germany on Oct 14. Subbed on against Trinidad and Tobago in the Nations League on Nov 16. Started against Trinidad and Tobago on Nov 20.
2022
Subbed on against El Salvador on Jan 27 and started against Canada on Jan 30. Subbed on against Honduras on Feb 2. Started against Morocco on Jun 1 and scored. Subbed on against Grenada in the Nations League on Jun 10 and started against El Salvador on Jun 14. Started against Japan on Sep 23 and subbed on against Saudi Arabia on Sep 27. Named to the World Cup squad on Nov 9 and subbed on against Wales on Nov 21. Subbed on against England on Nov 25 and against Iran on Nov 29. Subbed on against the Netherlands on Dec 3.
2021
Subbed on at halftime and scored against Jamaica on Mar 25. Subbed on against Northern Ireland on Mar 28. Started and picked up an assist against Switzerland on May 30. Subbed on against Honduras in the Nations League semifinal on Jun 3. Started and scored against Costa Rica on Jun 9. Started against El Salvador on Sep 2. Started and scored against Canada on Sep 5. Subbed on at halftime and scored against Honduras on Sep 8. Started against Jamaica on Oct 7 and subbed on against Panama on Oct 10. Started against Costa Rica on Oct 13. Started against Mexico on Nov 12. Started against Jamaica on Nov 16.
2020
Debuted against Costa Rica on Feb 1. Assisted and scored against El Salvador on Dec 9.
2019
Part of the October squad but didn't play.
Professional Experience
2024-25
Won the Championship with Leeds United, playing in 46 games and scoring nine goals.
2023-24
Joined Union Berlin on loan on Jul 9, 2023, playing in 30 games and finishing 15th in the Bundesliga. Returned to Leeds United at the end of the season.
2022-23
Played in 36 games with Leeds, finishing 19th in the Premier League.
2021-22
Won the double with Red Bull Salzburg, announced move to Leeds United after the season.
2020-21
Officially joined Red Bull Salzburg during the January window, playing in 20 games and scoring five goals with the Austrian champions. Also won the Austrian Cup.
2020
Played in 27 games with the Union, winning the Supporters' Shield and named to the MLS Best XI.Moved to Red Bull Salzburg following the season.
2019
Joined the Philadelphia Union's senior squad, making 30 appearances in his first MLS season.
2018
15 games with Bethlehem Steel.
2017
Member of Bethlehem Steel plying in six games.
Youth and College
A member of the Philadelphia Union's high school program, staying with the MLS club rather than attending Indiana University.
