Caleb Wiley
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]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Caleb Ryan Wiley | ||
Date of birth | December 22, 2004 | ||
Place of birth | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | ||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Atlanta United | ||
Number | 17 | ||
Youth career | |||
2016–2022 | Atlanta United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2020–2021 | Atlanta United 2 | 33 | (0) |
2022– | Atlanta United | 38 | (4) |
International career‡ | |||
2020 | United States U17 | 3 | (0) |
2021– | United States U20 | 5 | (0) |
2023– | United States | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 14, 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of April 19, 2023 |
Career
Early career
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
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
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]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played May 14, 2023[2]
Club | Season | League | National cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
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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 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 13 | 3 | |||
Total | 38 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 39 | 4 | ||||
Career total | 71 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 4 |
International
- As of match played April 19, 2023[2]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
Total | 1 | 0 |
References
- "Caleb Wiley". Atlanta United FC. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
- "USA – C. Wiley – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
- 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.
- 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.
- "Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Atlanta United II – 11 July 2020 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- "Atlanta United signs Caleb Wiley to Homegrown Deal | Atlanta United FC".
- Roberson, Doug (January 18, 2022). "Atlanta United signs Caleb Wiley to Homegrown deal". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- Henry Jr., Larry (February 28, 2022). "Caleb Wiley savors "special moment" in scoring on Atlanta United debut". SBI Soccer. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- Bagby, Dyana (November 24, 2022). "Caleb Wiley a bright spot during tough year for Atlanta United". Rough Draft Atlanta. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- 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.
- Roberson, Doug (March 11, 2023). "Caleb Wiley helps Atlanta United past Charlotte". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- "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.
- Roberson, Doug (March 13, 2023). "Two Atlanta United players on MLS team of the week". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- "Atlanta United's Caleb Wiley named Player of the Matchday". Major League Soccer. March 13, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- "Two Academy Players to represent US U-17s to kick off 2020-21 cycle". atlutd.com. February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
- "Spain U17 vs. United States U17 – 19 February 2020 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
- 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.
- "United States vs Mexico match summary". MLSSoccer.com. April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.