Caleb Wiley

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Caleb Wiley
Personal information
Full name Caleb Ryan Wiley[1]
Date of birth (2004-12-22) December 22, 2004 (age 19)[1]
Place of birth Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Atlanta United
Number 26
Youth career
2016–2022 Atlanta United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2021 Atlanta United 2 33 (0)
2022– Atlanta United 63 (6)
International career‡
2020 United States U17 3 (0)
2021–2023 United States U20 10 (1)
2023– United States U23 4 (0)
2023– United States 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 20, 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of March 25, 2024

Caleb Ryan Wiley (born December 22, 2004) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club Atlanta United and the United States national team.[2]

Career[edit]

Early career[edit]

Wiley joined the Atlanta United academy at the age of 11, just before the professional outfit began their inaugural Major League Soccer season,[3] and was heavily involved with the club up until his debut with Atlanta United 2 in 2020. In 2018, Wiley served as a ball boy as Atlanta defeated the Portland Timbers in the 2018 MLS Cup final.[4]

In July 2020, Wiley made his professional debut with Atlanta's USL Championship affiliate, appearing in a 2–1 defeat to the Tampa Bay Rowdies.[5]

Professional[edit]

On January 18, 2022, Wiley signed a homegrown player contract with Atlanta United.[6][7] In February, he made his MLS debut against Sporting Kansas City, scoring late in Atlanta's 3–1 victory.[8] With the team suffering from a number of injuries, Wiley found himself moving up the depth chart, finishing the 2022 season with 26 league appearances to his name.[9]

In February 2023, Wiley was named amongst American Soccer Now's top 20 young Americans to watch during the 2023 Major League Soccer season.[10] It didn't take Wiley long to live up to those expectations, scoring twice and providing an additional assist in Atlanta's week three victory over Charlotte FC.[11] At 18 years and 79 days of age, he became the fifth-youngest player in league history to contribute to three goals in a single game.[12] As a result of that performance, he was named to the league's Team of the Matchday for week three[13] and was named Player of the Week.[14]

International career[edit]

In early 2020, Wiley, alongside Atlanta United Academy teammate Efrain Morales, was called up to the United States U17 squad for a UEFA Development Tournament taking place in England.[15] He made his youth international debut on February 19, 2020, playing the entirety of a 2-1 defeat to Spain.[16] In November 2021, at just 16 years of age, he was called up to the United States U20 roster.[17]

On April 19, 2023 Wiley made his senior national team debut in a 1–1 draw in a friendly against Mexico.[18]

On October 8, Wiley was called up to the United States under-23 national team ahead of friendlies against Mexico and Japan.[19]

Career statistics[edit]

Club[edit]

As of match played April 6, 2024[2]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Atlanta United 2 2020 USL 11 0 — — — 11 0
2021 USL 22 0 — — — 22 0
Total 33 0 — — — 33 0
Atlanta United 2022 MLS 26 1 — — — 26 1
2023 MLS 30 4 1 0 2[a] 0 3[b] 0 36 4
2024 MLS 5 0 — — — 5 0
Total 61 5 1 0 2 0 3 0 67 5
Career total 94 5 1 0 2 0 3 0 100 5
  1. ^ Appearances in Leagues Cup
  2. ^ Appearances in MLS Cup Playoffs

International[edit]

As of match played January 20, 2024[2]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
United States 2023 1 0
2024 1 0
Total 2 0

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Squad List – FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023: USA" (PDF). FIFA. May 18, 2023. p. 23. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 19, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "USA – C. Wiley – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
  3. ^ Bagby, Dyana (February 27, 2022). "Homegrown Talent: Atlanta United's Caleb Wiley takes soccer skills from Morningside to Mercedes-Benz". Rough Draft Atlanta. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  4. ^ Sciaretta, Brian (August 24, 2022). "At just 17, Wiley impressing in Atlanta while aiming for big role with the U.S. U-20s". American Soccer Now. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  5. ^ "Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Atlanta United II – 11 July 2020 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  6. ^ "Atlanta United signs Caleb Wiley to Homegrown Deal | Atlanta United FC".
  7. ^ Roberson, Doug (January 18, 2022). "Atlanta United signs Caleb Wiley to Homegrown deal". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  8. ^ Henry Jr., Larry (February 28, 2022). "Caleb Wiley savors "special moment" in scoring on Atlanta United debut". SBI Soccer. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  9. ^ Bagby, Dyana (November 24, 2022). "Caleb Wiley a bright spot during tough year for Atlanta United". Rough Draft Atlanta. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  10. ^ Sciaretta, Brian (February 17, 2023). "McGlynn, Tolkin, & Wiley top list of 20 Young Americans to watch in 2023 MLS season". American Soccer Now. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  11. ^ Roberson, Doug (March 11, 2023). "Caleb Wiley helps Atlanta United past Charlotte". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  12. ^ "3 - At 18 years 79 days, @ATLUTD's Caleb Wiley (2 goals, 1 assist) is the fifth-youngest player to contribute to three goals in a single match in MLS history. Stripes". Twitter. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  13. ^ Roberson, Doug (March 13, 2023). "Two Atlanta United players on MLS team of the week". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  14. ^ "Atlanta United's Caleb Wiley named Player of the Matchday". Major League Soccer. March 13, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  15. ^ "Two Academy Players to represent US U-17s to kick off 2020-21 cycle". atlutd.com. February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
  16. ^ "Spain U17 vs. United States U17 – 19 February 2020 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
  17. ^ Gowder, Grey (November 5, 2021). "Atlanta United Academy prospect Caleb Wiley called into USYNT U-20 camp". Dirty South Soccer. SB Nation. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  18. ^ "United States vs Mexico match summary". MLSSoccer.com. April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  19. ^ "Twenty-three Players Called to U.s. Olympic Men's Soccer Team Training Camp as Preparations for Paris 2024 Kick Off in Phoenix". ussoccer.com. October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.

External links[edit]

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