Jake LaCava

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Jake LaCava
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-01-12) January 12, 2001 (age 25)
Place of birth New Milford, Connecticut, United States
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1]
Position Forward
Team information
Current team
San Antonio FC
Number 9
Youth career
2017–2018 Barça Residency Academy
2018–2019 LA Galaxy
2019–2020 New York Red Bulls
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2021 New York Red Bulls II 46 (11)
2022 New York Red Bulls 0 (0)
2022Tampa Bay Rowdies (loan) 34 (13)
2023 Inter Miami 0 (0)
2023 Inter Miami CF II 6 (1)
2023Tampa Bay Rowdies (loan) 21 (3)
2024 Charleston Battery 10 (0)
2024– San Antonio FC 33 (2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of October 31, 2025

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Career

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Youth

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LaCava spent time with academy teams at the Barça Academy in Arizona, LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls.[2][3] He also spent time on trial with Danish Superliga side Hobro IK in 2019.[4]

New York Red Bulls II

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On July 3, 2020, LaCava signed for USL Championship side New York Red Bulls II.[5] He made his league debut for the club on July 17, 2020, appearing as a 67th-minute substitute in a 1–0 loss to Hartford Athletic.[6] On August 29, 2020, LaCava scored his first two goals as a professional in a 3–2 victory over Loudoun United FC.[7]

On April 30, 2021, LaCava scored his clubs first goal of the season in a 3–2 loss to Hartford Athletic.[8]

Following the 2021 season, LaCava's contract with New York expired.[9]

New York Red Bulls

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On January 20, 2022, it was announced that LaCava had signed a one-year MLS contract with the New York Red Bulls, with options for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 seasons.[10]

Tampa Bay Rowdies (loan)

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Having signed an MLS contract with the New York Red Bulls, it was announced on January 20, 2022, that LaCava would spend an additional season in USL Championship, on loan to the Tampa Bay Rowdies.[11]

Inter Miami

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On November 11, 2022, LaCava was selected in the 2022 MLS Expansion Draft by St. Louis City SC. The club immediately traded him to Inter Miami CF in exchange for $150,000 of General Allocation Money.[12][13] Miami declined LaCava's contract option following the 2023 season.[14]

Return on loan to Tampa Bay

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On June 9, 2023, LaCava returned to Tampa Bay Rowdies on loan for the remainder of the 2023 season.[15][16] LaCava's loan concluded at the end of the 2023 season.[17]

Charleston Battery

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On December 22, 2023, it was announced that LaCava had joined USL Championship side Charleston Battery ahead of their 2024 season.[18] LaCava appeared in 12 matches across all competitions for Charleston.

San Antonio FC

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On June 3, 2024, LaCava joined San Antonio FC on a multi-year contract.[19]

Career statistics

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As of June 8, 2021[20]
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Continental Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
New York Red Bulls II 2020 15 5 0 0 15 5
2021 31 6 0 0 31 6
Career total 46 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 46 11

References

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