Auston Trusty

Auston Levi-Jesaiah Trusty (born August 12, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for EFL Championship club Birmingham City, on loan from Premier League club Arsenal, and the United States national team.

Auston Trusty
Personal information
Full name Auston Levi-Jesaiah Trusty[1]
Date of birth (1998-08-12) August 12, 1998
Place of birth Media, Pennsylvania, United States
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)[2][3]
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Birmingham City
(on loan from Arsenal)
Number 5
Youth career
2011–2016 Philadelphia Union
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Bethlehem Steel 44 (0)
2017–2019 Philadelphia Union 56 (2)
2019–2022 Colorado Rapids 41 (1)
2022– Arsenal 0 (0)
2022 → Colorado Rapids (loan) 16 (0)
2022– → Birmingham City (loan) 38 (4)
International career‡
2015 United States U17 1 (0)
2016 United States U19 6 (0)
2016–2017 United States U20 10 (1)
2019 United States U23 2 (0)
2023– United States 1 (0)
Honours
Representing  United States
WinnerCONCACAF U-20 Championship2017
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:12, April 1, 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16:12, April 1, 2023 (UTC)

He previously played in the USL Championship for Bethlehem Steel and in Major League Soccer for the Philadelphia Union and the Colorado Rapids, and represented his country at under-age levels before making his senior debut in March 2023.

Early life

Born in Media, Pennsylvania, Trusty began playing soccer with Nether United Soccer Club in Wallingford.[4] He attended and played for Penncrest High School before joining the SockerClub youth setup of the Philadelphia Union in 2011.[5]

Club career

Bethlehem Steel

In 2016, Trusty signed an amateur United Soccer League contract with the Philadelphia Union reserve affiliate Bethlehem Steel.[6] The contract with the Steel allowed Trusty to remain eligible to play college soccer with the North Carolina Tar Heels.[6] He made his debut for the Steel on April 10, 2016 against New York Red Bulls II, starting in the 0–4 defeat.[7]

Trusty would go on to play 44 games for the Bethlehem Steel within two seasons.[8]

Philadelphia Union

On August 10, 2016, Trusty signed a homegrown player deal with the Philadelphia Union, electing not to join the Tar Heels.[9] Despite his signing, Trusty did not make his debut for the Union until March 3, 2018 in the club's season opener against the New England Revolution.[10] He finished his first season with the Union having played every minute of the season as the club finished sixth in the Eastern Conference.[10] He also scored his first professional goal on September 15 against the Montreal Impact, a 1–4 defeat.[11]

Going into the 2019 season, Trusty continued his game streak, playing in an additional seven matches before being sent off during a match against the LA Galaxy on April 13.[10][12] Following his suspension, Trusty would start 15 more matches until July 2019.

Colorado Rapids

On November 20, 2019, Trusty was traded to the Colorado Rapids in exchange for up to $750,000 in allocation money, including performance-based thresholds, as well as a percentage of a future transfer.[13] He made his debut for the club on July 17, 2020 against Sporting Kansas City in the MLS is Back Tournament, coming off the bench.[14] Following his debut season with the Rapids, Trusty signed a new contract on December 16, keeping him with the club through the 2023 season.[15]

Arsenal

On January 31, 2022, Trusty signed with Premier League club Arsenal, although he would stay on loan with the Colorado Rapids until July 17, 2022.[16][17] He played his last game for the Rapids on July 5, returned to Arsenal, and was immediately loaned to EFL Championship (English second-tier) club Birmingham City for the 2022–23 season.[18]

Loan at Birmingham City

Trusty made his competitive debut in English football on July 30, 2022 in his new club's opening-day 0–0 draw at Luton Town.[19] He scored his first two goals in England in Birmingham's 3–0 win against Bristol City on October 8.[20] His own goal caused Birmingham's elimination from the FA Cup at the hands of Blackburn Rovers,[21] but he redeemed himself four days later with a winning goal in the seventh minute of stopppage time of the Championship match away to Swansea City.[22] As of February 10, Trusty had played every minute of every league match throughout the season.[23]

International career

Trusty has represented the United States at the under-17 level, playing in the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile. He started the opening match, against Nigeria, but was ejected near the end of the 2–0 defeat for a poor challenge on goalscorer Victor Osimhen.[24][25] He missed the second group game through suspension, and was an unused substitute for the third, a 4–1 loss to Chile that confirmed the United States' elimination from the tournament.[26] He was a member of Tab Ramos' under-20 squad for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, replacing the injured Marlon Fossey.[27] He scored one goal during the tournament, the fifth in a 6–0 victory over New Zealand on June 1.[28]

On December 20, 2018, Trusty, alongside then teammate Mark McKenzie, received his first call-up to the senior United States squad for their January 2019 camp.[29]

Trusty was added to the roster for the United States' January 2022 training camp in Phoenix.[30]

Trusty made his senior debut on March 24, 2023, starting the CONCACAF Nations League A group phase match against Grenada. Partnering McKenzie in central defense, Trusty played the whole game, and provided the assist for Weston McKennie's second goal of the 7–1 win.[31]

Career statistics

Club
As of match played April 1, 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[lower-alpha 1] League cup[lower-alpha 2] Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bethlehem Steel 2016[8] USL190————190
2017[8] USL250————250
Total 440————440
Philadelphia Union 2018[2] MLS34150——1[lower-alpha 3]0401
2019[2] MLS22100———221
Total 56250——10622
Colorado Rapids[lower-alpha 4] 2020[2] MLS80———0080
2021[2] MLS331———1[lower-alpha 3]0341
2022[2] MLS16010—2[lower-alpha 5]0—190
Total 57110—2010611
Arsenal 2022–23[32] Premier League 00————00
Birmingham City (loan) 2022–23[32] Championship 3843010——424
Career total 1957901020202097
  1. Includes U.S. Open Cup and FA Cup
  2. Includes EFL Cup
  3. Appearance(s) in MLS Cup Playoffs
  4. The 2022 Colorado Rapids season was spent on loan from Arsenal.
  5. Appearance(s) in CONCACAF Champions League

International
As of match played March 28, 2023[33]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
United States 202310
Total10

Honors

United States U20

References
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  3. "Auston Trusty". Birmingham City F.C. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
  4. Abraham, Jonathan (February 28, 2020). "MLS players and coaches with ties to Philadelphia". BrotherlyGame. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  5. DeGeorge, Matthew (October 19, 2015). "Trusty's ascension reaches World Cup". Delaware County Daily Times. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  6. Shoemaker, Tim (July 12, 2016). "Teenager Auston Trusty plays beyond his years for Bethlehem Steel FC". The Morning Call. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  7. "New York Red Bulls II 4–0 Bethlehem Steel". Soccerway.
  8. "A. Trusty". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  9. "Dream comes true for Media native, Union Homegrown Auston Trusty". Delaware County Daily Times. August 10, 2016. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
  10. Ralph, Matthew (March 25, 2021). "Philly MLS 25: Auston Trusty's 2018 season shifted the Union's development narrative". Brotherly Game. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
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  12. "LA Galaxy 2–0 Philadelphia Union". Soccerway.
  13. Rodriguez, Alicia (November 20, 2019). "Colorado Rapids permanently acquire Lalas Abubakar, add Auston Trusty in trade". Major League Soccer. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
  14. "Sporting Kansas City 3–2 Colorado Rapids". Soccerway.
  15. Bogert, Tom (December 16, 2021). "Colorado Rapids sign center back Auston Trusty to new contract". Major League Soccer. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
  16. "Trusty signs for club but remains on loan". Arsenal F.C. January 31, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  17. "Colorado Rapids Transfer Auston Trusty to Arsenal FC". Colorado Rapids. January 31, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  18. "Auston Trusty joins Birmingham City on loan". Arsenal F.C. July 15, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
  19. "Birmingham grind out opening-day draw at Luton". BBC Sport. July 30, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  20. "Trusty double helps Birmingham past Bristol City". BBC Sport. October 8, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  21. "Blackburn beat Birmingham to reach round five". BBC Sport. January 31, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  22. Pearlman, Michael (February 4, 2023). "Trusty injury-time header wins thriller at Swansea". BBC Sport. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  23. Watts, Charles (February 10, 2023). "Auston Trusty exclusive: Arsenal's American star taking the Championship by storm with Birmingham City". Goal.com. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  24. Trecker, Jamie (October 17, 2015). "Nigeria cruise past USA to start U-17 World Cup title defense". Fox Sports. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  25. "Nigeria begin U-17 defence with a win as Guinea draw opener". BBC Sport. October 18, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  26. Scavuzzo, Diane (October 23, 2015). "USA out of U17 FIFA World Cup with 4–1 loss to Chile". Soccer Today. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  27. "Steel FC's Trusty Added to U.S. U20 Squad". USL Championship. May 17, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
  28. Ralph, Matthew (June 1, 2017). "Auston Trusty scores in U20 World Cup blowout of New Zealand". Brotherly Game. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
  29. "Auston Trusty and Mark McKenzie get first senior USMNT call-ups; Union to open 2019 season at home". The Philadelphia Inquirer. December 20, 2018. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
  30. "Auston Trusty Added To U.S. Men's National Team Roster For 2022 January Training Camp". United States Soccer Federation. January 8, 2022. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  31. "U.S. Men's National Team Rout Grenada 7–1 To Move Atop Nations League A Group D". United States Soccer Federation. March 24, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  32. "Games played by Auston Trusty in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  33. "Auston Trusty: Internationals". worldfootball.net. HeimSpiel Medien. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  34. "U-20 MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM CLAIMS FIRST CONCACAF U-20 CHAMPIONSHIP WITH SHOOTOUT WIN VS. HONDURAS". ussoccer.com. March 5, 2017.
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