Personal information | |||
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Full name | Alex James Weathers Monis[1] | ||
Date of birth | March 20, 2003 | ||
Place of birth | Downers Grove, Illinois, United States | ||
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.71 m) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | New England Revolution II | ||
Number | 14 | ||
Youth career | |||
2015–2016 | Chicago Fire | ||
2016–2017 | Chicago FC United | ||
2018–2020 | Chicago Fire | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2020–2023 | Chicago Fire | 3 | (1) |
2020–2021 | → Forward Madison (loan) | 7 | (0) |
2022–2023 | Chicago Fire II | 40 | (11) |
2023 | → Rio Grande Valley FC (loan) | 6 | (1) |
2024– | New England Revolution II | 20 | (8) |
International career‡ | |||
2018–2019 | United States U16 | 8 | (3) |
2024– | Philippines | 2 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of January 8, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of June 30, 2024 |
Alex James Weathers Monis (born March 20, 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for MLS Next Pro club New England Revolution II. Born in the United States, Monis plays for the Philippines national team.
Club career
[edit]Born in Downers Grove, Illinois, Monis began his career with the Chicago Fire youth academy before joining Chicago FC United.[2] He then returned to the Chicago Fire in 2018.[2]
Chicago Fire
[edit]On March 11, 2020, Monis signed a homegrown player deal with Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire.[3]
Forward Madison (loan)
[edit]On July 24, 2020, Monis was loaned to USL League One club Forward Madison for the remainder of the 2020 season.[4] He made his professional debut for the club a day later on July 25 against North Texas SC, coming on as a 74th minute in a 2–1 defeat.[5]
New England Revolution II
[edit]Monis signed with MLS Next Pro side New England Revolution II on January 8, 2024.[6]
International career
[edit]USA youth
[edit]On May 15, 2019, Monis made his United States debut for the under-16s in a friendly against the Czech Republic.[7]
Philippines
[edit]In May 2024, Monis was included in the Philippines 28-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Vietnam and Indonesia.[8][9] Monis made his debut on 6 June 2024 against the former at the Mỹ Đình National Stadium. He started and played 70 minutes as Vietnam won 3–2.[10]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played July 24, 2021[11]
Club | Season | League | National cup | Other | Total | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Chicago Fire | 2020 | Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
Forward Madison (loan) | 2020 | USL League One | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 0 |
2021 | USL League One | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |
Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
Career total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Alex Monis". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "Alex Monis USSDA Profile". U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
- ^ Liljenwall, Ari (March 11, 2020). "Chicago Fire FC continue influx of Homegrown signings with forward Alex Monis". Major League Soccer. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ McCraney, Patrick (July 24, 2020). "Chicago Fire FC loans Monis, Rodriguez and Brady to Forward Madison FC". Hot Time in Old Town. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ "North Texas SC 2–1 Forward Madison". Soccerway.
- ^ "Revolution II sign Alex Monis, Andrej Bjelajac, and Collin Smith". RevolutionSoccer.com. New England Revolution. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ Woitalla, Mike (May 23, 2019). "Youth: Dante Sealy scores three for U.S. U-16 boys at Czech tourney". Soccer America. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ "Alex Monis called up to Philippines National Team". New England Revolution. May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ Malihan, Drew (May 27, 2024). "Demuynck, Zico Bailey headlines PMNFT 28-man squad vs. Vietnam, Indo". Dugout PH. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ "Vietnam v Philippines game report". ESPN. June 6, 2024.
- ^ Alex Monis at Soccerway