Kalil ElMedkhar explained

Kalil ElMedkhar
Fullname:Kalil ElMedkhar
Birth Date:18 August 1999
Birth Place:Middletown, Delaware, United States
Height:6inchesft0inchesin (ftin)[1]
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Loudoun United
Clubnumber:10
Youthyears1:2013–2017
Youthclubs1:Philadelphia Union
Collegeyears1:2017–2019
College1:Kentucky Wildcats
Collegecaps1:66
Collegegoals1:20
Years1:2018–2019
Clubs1:Reading United
Caps1:17
Goals1:4
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:FC Dallas
Caps2:11
Goals2:0
Years3:2021–2022
Clubs3:North Texas SC (loan)
Caps3:13
Goals3:4
Years5:2023–
Clubs5:Loudoun United
Caps5:28
Goals5:8
Club-Update:October 18, 2023

Kalil ElMedkhar (born August 18, 1999) is a Syrian American soccer player who plays for Loudoun United FC in the USL Championship.

Playing career

Youth

ElMedkhar joined the Philadelphia Union YSC Academy in 2013, where he played for five years.[2]

College and amateur

ElMedkhar attended the University of Kentucky to play college soccer. In four seasons with the Wildcats, ElMedkhar made 66 appearances, scoring 20 goals and tallying 21 assists. Accolades earned during his time in college saw ElMedkhar named to United Soccer Coaches All-Southeast Region First Team and All-Conference USA First Team in 2018 and 2019, as well as to the C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll and Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll in 2019. Prior to the start of his junior year season, ElMedkhar was also named C-USA Preseason Co-Offensive Player of the Year, to the MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List and the C-USA Preseason Team.[3]

ElMedkhar also appeared for USL League Two side Reading United AC in both 2018 and 2019, making 22 appearances and scoring 5 goals across the regular season and playoffs.[4] [5]

Professional

On January 14, 2021, ElMedkhar signed a two-year deal with MLS side FC Dallas after Dallas acquired his homegrown player rights from Philadelphia Union in exchange for $50,000 of General Allocation Money, with further Allocation Money dependence on ElMedkhar meeting certain performance metrics.[6]

He made his professional debut on May 8, 2021, starting for Dallas's USL League One affiliate side North Texas SC against Chattanooga Red Wolves in a 1–0 loss.[7]

Following the 2022 season, ElMedkhar's contract option was declined by Dallas.[8]

On January 12, 2023, ElMedkhar signed with D.C. United affiliate club Loudoun United.[9]

Personal

ElMedkhar was born in Delaware in the United States, but also holds Syrian citizenship as his father emigrated from Syria to study medicine at the University of Delaware.[10] His mother passed away due to cancer in June of 2023.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kalil ElMedkhar . FC Dallas . August 22, 2022.
  2. Web site: Philadelphia Union. phil.ussoccerda.com.
  3. Web site: Kalil ElMedkhar - Men's Soccer. University of Kentucky Athletics. 22 August 2017 .
  4. Web site: Reading United AC - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - Kalil El Medkhar - M. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. Web site: Reading United AC | uslleaguetwo.com. USLLeagueTwo.com.
  6. Web site: FC Dallas Signs Winger Kalil ElMedkhar. FC Dallas.
  7. Web site: North Texas SC vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC - May 8, 2021 . USLLeagueOne.com.
  8. Web site: FC Dallas Announces Roster Decisions for 2023 Season. FC Dallas.
  9. Web site: Loudoun United FC Sign Forward Kalil ElMedkhar. Loudoun United FC.
  10. Web site: Former Kentucky Winger Kalil ElMedkhar Looks to Make Professional Breakthrough with FC Dallas . FC Dallas.
  11. Web site: 8 August 2023 . VA Pro Soccer Player Who Lost Mom To Cancer Sees Support From Teammates, Fans . 16 August 2024 . Ashburn Daily Voice .