R. J. Allen

R. J. Allen

Personal information
Full name	Robert James Allen
Date of birth	(1990-04-17) April 17, 1990
Place of birth	Old Bridge, New Jersey, United States
Height
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	New York City FC
Number	27
Youth career
2008–2011	Monmouth Hawks
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2010–2011	Central Jersey Spartans	13	(3)
2013	Skive IK	13	(0)
2015–	New York City FC	15	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 23, 2015

Robert James "R. J." Allen (born April 17, 1990) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays as a defender for New York City FC in Major League Soccer. Allen is the older brother of soccer player Brandon Allen.

Career

College and amateur

Allen played four years of college soccer at Monmouth University between 2008 and 2011.

While at college, Allen appeared for USL PDL side Central Jersey Spartans in 2010 and 2011.

Professional

On January 17, 2012, Allen was selected 5th overall in the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft by Chivas USA. Allen didn't sign with Chivas USA, instead later signing with Danish side Skive IK in February 2013.

After a year out of the game coaching, Allen returned to professional soccer when he signed with MLS side New York City FC on May 2, 2015.

External links

• MLS player profile