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Steven Echevarria

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Steven Echevarria
Personal information
Date of birth (1996-04-09) April 9, 1996 (age 30)
Place of birth Slate Hill, New York, U.S.
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Colorado Springs Switchbacks
Number 13
Youth career
2011–2013 New York Red Bulls
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2017 Wake Forest Demon Deacons 79 (7)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 New York Red Bulls U-23 11 (0)
2018 New York Red Bulls II 18 (0)
2021– Colorado Springs Switchbacks 120 (3)
International career
2024– Puerto Rico 10 (1)
Medal record
Representing  Puerto Rico
Men's football
FIFA Series
Winner 2026 Puerto Rico
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of October 27, 2025
‡ National team caps and goals as of September 6, 2024

Steven Echevarria (born April 9, 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for USL Championship club Colorado Springs Switchbacks. Born in the continental United States, he plays for the Puerto Rico national team.

Club career

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Youth

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Born in Slate Hill, New York, Echevarria joined the New York Red Bulls Academy in 2011. He attended college at Wake Forest University and played on the Demon Deacons soccer team for four seasons, making 79 appearances, scoring 7 goals and tallying 6 assists. In 2017, Echevarria was named team captain.[1]

While in college, Echevarria appeared for Premier Development League side New York Red Bulls U-23.[2]

New York Red Bulls II

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On February 14, 2018, Echevarria signed his first professional contract with United Soccer League side New York Red Bulls II.[3] He made his professional debut on March 17, 2018, appearing as a starter for New York in a 2–1 win over Toronto FC II.[4]

Colorado Springs Switchbacks

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On November 16, 2020, Echevarria joined USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks ahead of their 2021 season.[5]

Career statistics

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As of October 28, 2018
Club Season League League Cup US Open Cup Continental Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
New York Red Bulls U-23 2016 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
2017 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
New York Red Bulls II 2018 18 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 19 0
Career total 29 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 30 0

International

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As of match played March 28, 2026[6]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Puerto Rico 2024 6 0
2025 4 1
2026 2 0
Total 10 1
Scores and results list United States goal tally first.
List of international goals scored by Steven Echevarria
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 November 18, 2025 Mayagüez Athletics Stadium, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico 8  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2–1 2–1 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

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Puerto Rico

References

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  1. ^ "Echevarria Wake Forest Bio". WakeForestSports.com.
  2. ^ "Steven Echevarria Premier Development League". USLPDL.com.
  3. ^ "NYRB II Sign Steven Echevarria and Wahab Ackwei". NewYorkRedBulls.com.
  4. ^ "New York Red Bulls II 2-1 Toronto FC II". NewYorkRedBulls.com.
  5. ^ "Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Sign Steven Echevarria". www.switchbacksfc.com.
  6. ^ "Steven Echevarria". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved March 28, 2026.
  7. ^ "🚨 ¡PUERTO RICO CAMPEÓN! 🤩🇵🇷🏆❤️⚽️🔥". Instagram. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
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