R. J. Allen
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert James Allen | ||
| Date of birth | April 17, 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Old Bridge Township, New Jersey, United States | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
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Current team
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New York City FC | ||
| Number | 27 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2011 | Monmouth Hawks | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2011 | Central Jersey Spartans | 13 | (3) |
| 2013 | Skive IK | 13 | (0) |
| 2015– | New York City FC | 39 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:01, 11 March 2017 (UTC). |
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Robert James "R. J." Allen (born April 17, 1990) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays as a defender for New York City FC in Major League Soccer. Allen is the older brother of soccer player Brandon Allen.
Allen attended St. Joseph High School in Metuchen, New Jersey, between 2004 and 2008 where he played soccer all four years.
Allen played four years of college soccer at Monmouth University between 2008 and 2011.
While at college, Allen appeared for USL PDL side Central Jersey Spartans in 2010 and 2011.
On January 17, 2012, Allen was selected 5th overall in the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft by Chivas USA. Allen didn't sign with Chivas USA, instead later signing with Danish side Skive IK in February 2013.
Allen returned to the United States and had trials with D.C United, Orlando City, New York Red Bulls, and the New York Cosmos ahead of the 2015 MLS season. During this time, Allen was contacted by New York City FC to train with David Villa before the beginning of the season, which he did with future Red Bull Mike Grella. Allen was not offered a professional contract prior to the 2015 season, taking a job as a youth soccer coach on Staten Island instead.
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