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Player Details

Name

RJ Allen

Height

5' 11"

Weight

165 lbs

Date of Birth

4.17.1990 (34)

Birthplace

Staten Island, NY USA

Position

Defender

Philadelphia Union sign defender RJ Allen

Orlando City SC waive RJ Allen as roster overhaul continues

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RJ Allen looking forward to "emotional" return to NYCFC with Orlando City

Orlando lands Allen from NYCFC, signs Pinho, re-signs Powers

Patrick Vieira benches NYCFC defenders RJ Allen, Ethan White vs. MNUFC

HIGHLIGHTS: DC United vs. Orlando City SC | June 20, 2018

Luciano Acosta and DC United look to make the Open Cup Quarterfinals since their title run in 2013 as they welcome Justin Meram and Orlando City to Maryland SoccerPlex for this Round of 16 match.

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SHOT: RJ Allen’s shot curls just wide of the post

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RJ Allen Assist vs. Portland Timbers

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YELLOW CARD: RJ Allen picks up a yellow

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GOAL: RJ Allen scores his first career MLS goal, 1-0 NYCFC!

Career Summary

Out of contract following 2019 season.

Allen returns to MLS after spending the first half of 2019 in the NPSL with amateur FC Motown (N.J.) and will look to become a key cog for East contenders Philadelphia. Allen, originally signed by NYCFC after helping prepare David Villa for MLS, is an adept crosser and playmaker from the right back spot.

OUTSIDE MLS: Before playing in MLS, Allen began his professional career in Denmark, playing for Skive IK in 2013. He made 13 appearances for the club, scoring one goal.

COLLEGE: Allen played at Monmouth and was a 2011 NSCAA 2nd team All-American, a 2010: NSCAA 3rd team All-American and was All-Northeast Conference First Team in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

NOTES: Brother of former MLS striker Brandon Allen.